[Game Thread] Forests of fear

[secretID]

"Stinger" Drum, 2L Fighter Custom Lineage (Dwarf/Halfing) Crossbow Expert | Archery Style | Second Wind 1/1 | Action Surge 1/1 Stinger hands Wyatt and Ringo over to the stable workers, then follows Zook back inside. “Shall we bunk up?” he suggests to the gnome, with little enthusiasm. “I don’t expect we will get in each other’s way,” he explains, apparently referring to their similar stature. Smudlay’s report then draws Stinger’s attention. “‘Raided,’ you say. I thought the creatures dumb beasts. Are they acting with intent, or were you just being colorful? “And priests are now involved,” Stinger continues. “Has there been some great sin justifying the visitation of an owlbear plague upon your people?”

 

Applicable Spell/skills/statuses: Crossbow Expert
Initiative 6
Movement: Wyatt 70ish foot dash to the side of the front wagon, whichever side gives the best line of fire on the undead; if more movement is need for LoS, Stinger dismounts to move on foot; Ringo dash to O11.
Free action:
Action: Hand crossbow: 24 to hit, 10 piercing damage
Bonus action: Hand crossbow: 14 to hit, 9 piercing damage
Reaction:
Dice rolls: Lady Luck

Stinger sheet

Individual	AC	HP	PP	other
Stinger	17	20	8	blessing 1/1
Ringo (mastiff	12	5	13 (+ADV hearing & smell)	40’ move, blessing 1/1
Wyatt (mule)	10	11	10	40’ move; STR and DEX ADV vs. going Prone, blessing 1/1

[LeDragon]

In the Dancing Goat The stable boy thanks Zook and, with a conspiratorial wink, gives Betsy an extra helping of fresh hay before brushing her off. The group enters the Dancing Goat after the adventurers have tended to their mounts in the stable behind the inn. Smudlay turns to Derek when he asks for a bath. "Of course, my lord, a whole tub will be difficult, but I will have a according to medieval standards, that's a good bathlarge bowl of warm water, soap, washcloths and towels brought to your room later." He nods to his wife, who glances briefly in the doorway to the kitchen. "My wife's already putting the water on." Then he turns to Stinger. "The owlbear is said to have eaten all the rabbits from the hutches and also dug up the supplies in the cellar...! If that's not a raid, what else?" He seems honestly outraged at Stinger's insinuation that he's exaggerating. As if innkeepers were ever prone to exaggeration. "The blessing of the gods is important! Without Pelor's blessing, any decision made by the village council or the mayor is doomed to failure!" He shakes his head uncomprehendingly. "Everything happens only, as and because the gods want it to happen!" In the background, his wife is already putting down dinner. Roasted meat, steamed vegetables, bean stew with bacon and fresh bread. In addition, watery wine and strong beer. The two merchants drop into the chairs with a heavy rumble and, after a brief prayer, begin eating. Light-footed footsteps come down the stairs and a young male half-elf with an oversized hat and flowing hair appears. Under his arm he carries a simple lute that has seen better days. He lets his gaze wander around the room before his eyes linger on the adventurers. A brief smile plays around his lips, like a cat catching sight of a young mouse. With a quick nod to the host, he struts over to a half-height, small stage and hops up elegantly. He doffs his hat and bows. "Dear ladies and gentlemen! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gundar Swiftblade - bard, poet and adventurer!" He casts an appraising glance in the direction of the newcomers, then continues. "I welcome you in the Dancing Inn. Enjoy your meal and my entertainment! Let me begin by reciting one of my adventures with a song of my own composition!" His fingers run over the strings of the lute, then he begins to sing. "A group of heroes hit the swamps In the search for Rayblade’s pendant But out there, living among the ghouls Was a lady made resplendent In the Land of Evil Undead In the Land of Evil Undead She said she had no problem with a ghost, Or a zombie, or a bonehead, She’d found her peace, signed her lease In the Land of Evil Undead In the Land of Evil Undead In the Land of Evil Undead Was a group a’ ratmen mean So the lady paid the heroes, Asked them to intervene In the Land of Evil Undead In the Land of Evil Undead She gave them control of zombies An’ a magic sword an’ such So they hunted their foes In the Land of Evil Undead In the Land of Evil Undead With their slings an’ bows And their hammers and swords And their magic words In the Land of Eeeviiiiil Undeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaad In the Land of Eeeeeeviiiiiiiil Undeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad"

[purplerook]

Things are not what they seem Zook shuddered when he heard what passed for a bath in the village, "What no Roman Style Bath Houseshot and cold soaking tubs? Barbaric. I'm glad that I brought my Prestidigiation spellmuti-gadget - it cleans, heats, cools, and lights or snuffs out fires." Zook listened to the Inn Keeper's description of the Owlbear raid and thought "Taking rabbits and supplies, that could be any band of creatures. Although it sounds like something a bit more intelligent than an Owlbear." Zook inquired of the Innkeeper, "What makes everyone suspect an Owlbear? Have you seen tracks or spotted the creature? " Zook tried to reconcile what he knew of Owlbears Dice Nature Check: 1d20+5 (18)+5 Total = 23 (23) with what he had heard of the actions. Dice Investigation Check: 1d20+7 (11)+7 Total = 18 (18) As Gundar Swiftblade began singing, Zook initially wrote off the bard as one of those over-hyped types who made up ballads out of whole cloth and or stole them from other performers. Zook thought, "At least Rolen is clear on what is inspired by one of his adventures and what is borrowed from another source. Although he has a bad tendency to mix the two when he's telling cautionary tales." Still, a few bits - Rayblade’s pendant, the female Necromancer in the swamp - tickled the amateur historian's interest. Dice History check on Rayblade's Pendant and other aspects of story - +9 if it deals with magic: 1d20+7 (16)+7 Total = 23 (23)

Table Top   Movement: Action: Investigation on whether raiding supplies' actions sound consistent with what he knows of Owl Bears. Investigation Bonus Action: Free Object Interaction: Reaction: Dice Rolls: DEfault Combat Actions: Magic Stone out of melee, Toll the Dead in Melee, if already injured (less than 18 HP) Shield spell   Zook | Rock Gnome | chaotic-good | male | Artificer 1 /Wizard 1 Armor Class 18 Hit Points 18/18 Speed 25 ft Str 10 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 20 Wis 12 Cha 14 Saving throws: Str +0, Dex +2, *Con +4, *Int +7, Wis +1, Chr +2 Initiative +2 Skills: acrobatics +4, arcana +7, history +7 (+9 alchemy, magic, technology), investigation +7 Tools: Alchemy, Leatherworking, Smith, Tinkers, Thieves Senses Passive Perception 11 | Passive Investigation 17 | Passive Insight 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Gnomish (Dwarven script) Weapons: Dagger +4 1d4+2, Magic Stone +7 1d6+5 More details: character sheet   https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16960-mule AC 10, HP 11, Speed 40ft,

[secretID]

"Stinger" Drum, 2L Fighter Custom Lineage (Dwarf/Halfing) Crossbow Expert | Archery Style | Second Wind 1/1 | Action Surge 1/1 "Mm," Stinger commented on Smudlay's report, "more gods. With all those responsibilities, they likely expect to be handsomely paid. I will refer them to our employer." _____________ Stinger lifts the edges of his mouth as the staff fills the table with attractions. Even indoors, Stinger retains his hat while eating, though he tips it back to avoid accidents. He listens to the minstrel as he chews. At the end, though, he withholds applause. "A fair rendition," he opines, "but I prefer the original."

 

Applicable Spell/skills/statuses: Crossbow Expert
Initiative 6
Movement: Wyatt 70ish foot dash to the side of the front wagon, whichever side gives the best line of fire on the undead; if more movement is need for LoS, Stinger dismounts to move on foot; Ringo dash to O11.
Free action:
Action: Hand crossbow: 24 to hit, 10 piercing damage
Bonus action: Hand crossbow: 14 to hit, 9 piercing damage
Reaction:
Dice rolls: Lady Luck

Stinger sheet

Individual	AC	HP	PP	other
Stinger	17	20	8	blessing 1/1
Ringo (mastiff	12	5	13 (+ADV hearing & smell)	40’ move, blessing 1/1
Wyatt (mule)	10	11	10	40’ move; STR and DEX ADV vs. going Prone, blessing 1/1

[SnakeOilCharmer]

Syrota Hittebarn "Roomies?" Syrota asked Oodiliana, hopefully. The Half-Elf had slept in some pretty inauspicious places before - up trees, abandoned shacks, and literal gutters - but that didn't mean she wasn't minded to avoid having to room with men if she could help it. Without really waiting for a reply, the urchin had bounded up the stairs, and dumped her belongings in the corner of an apparently-unoccupied room. At least, all her belongings except one dagger. Again, men. She descended the stairs rather less enthusiastically, but still emerged in time to catch the end of a bardic performance, which she initially thought was called The Land of Eebild and Ed, realizing her mistake just in time to avoid embarrassing herself in front of the group. Evil Undead. Got it. Syrota applauded in a lukewarm manner, though she worried she'd done the wrong thing when she noticed Stinger refraining from doing so. She didn't know the original he was referring to, so rather than further advertize her lack of culture, the young woman wandered over to Zook, who appeared to be in the process of interrogating the innkeeper. "What was that all about?" she whispered from the corner of her mouth.

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Syrota Syrota Hittebarn - Level One Half-Elf Rogue AC: 14 HP: 9/9 Init: +3 PP: 17 Currently wielding: Shortbow Proficient Skills: Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Investigation +4, Medicine +5, Perception +7, Persuasion +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +7 Class features: Expertise (Stealth and Perception), Thieves' Cant, Beginning at 1st level, you know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe's distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon. You don't need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated, and you don't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Sneak Attack - 1d6 Racial Features: Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry

[Greyling]

Declan Declan smiles at Smudlay, "I can work with that, thanks." He'd have preferred a tub, but this was a small town. Then left to let Zook and Stinger or interrogate :Pquestion the innkeeper. He wasn't sure they would get much more information before the mayor and clergy arrived, but they were welcome to try. Returning, from depositing most of his belonging in the room, he to arrive just in time to see the innkeeper's wife serving dinner. As he's served, he inhales the wonderful aroma deeply. "Mmm, this smells delicious. Thank you greatly, ma'am." "Mr. Smudlay, would you mind introducing me to Gundar Swiftblade after he is done performing for you this evening?" Declan offers a modest applaud at the end of the bard's performance.

 

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Declan Varis, male half-elf fighter
HP 14/14 | AC 15 (or 15+2 shield) | PP 15 | Init +4
Worn = Leather armor
Wielding =
Carried equip. = handaxe
Inn room = longsword, longbow, shield, backpack
Stats S 18, D 18, C 18, I 13, W 17, C 14
Saves Str +6 | Con +6
Skills athletics +6 | acrobatics +6 | nature +3 | perception +5 | survival +5 | intimidation +4

Class features
Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier on a hit. If you aren't wielding any weapons or a shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8.
At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature grappled by you.Fighting Style: Unarmed Fighting
You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw on to protect yourself from harm. On your turn, you can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your fighter level.
Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.Second Wind

Racial traits
Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry

[LeDragon]

In the Dancing Goat The innkeeper looks at Zook. "The militia men found traces of an owlbear like footprints of an bear and some large feathers at the woodcutters' huts close to charcoal burners' settlement and the Wildtalons say, they saw the beast in the north east, at the hills, a couple of nights ago." He nods at Zook and for the gnome, this sounds valid. An owlbear can easily wander all around in the valley and fiercely attack small, remote settlements. Zook and Stinger listens to the bard's tale and the song sounds indeed very similar to a story that was told a couple of weeks by group adventurer, as Stinger can easily explain to Syrota. Smudlay nods to Declan. "I'll tell the bard. I hope you like his performance." Meanwhile, the copycat is performing his next, self-written song about a lovely hot circle, his fingers barely touching his lute Dice Performance check: d20+5 (12)+5 Total = 17 (17) emphasizing his deep and manly voice. Suddenly, two servants push their way to the adventurers' table. One is dressed in the white and gold robe of a Pelor altar server, the other in the red uniform of the count's bailiff. "Greetings in the name of Pelor..." replies the altar server. "...And the mayor, appointed by his lordship of the Earl of Cold Valley" replies the second messenger. "I fell into a buuuurning ring of fiiiiire, I went down, down, dooooown..." "... Pelor, from the circle of the gods themselves!" "And it burns, burns, buuuuurns! The riiiiing of fiiiiiiire!" "... I bring in the name of the count the greetings of the mayor!" "... the blessing of the Pelor. May he always watch over you too!" "And the flames went hiiiiigher! Aaaaaaand it buuuuuuurns, buuuuuuuurns, buuuuuurns!" "... He is waiting for you immediately at the town hall..." "... you are to appear at the temple immediately without delay!" "The taste of looooove is sweeeeeet! When hearts like ours meeeeeeet!" "... And do not be distracted! Therefore, follow me." "...No detours. I will accompany you directly." The two servants look at the adventurers demanding and impatient. Both seem to be men who are used to their masters' orders being carried out immediately and completely. "And the flames went higher! And it burns, burns, burns! The ring of fire! Theeee riiiiing ooooof fiiiiiiiiiiiireeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

[purplerook]

Command Performance Zook was moderately impressed with the Bard. The Artificer thought, "He's caged the material, but he has a good delivery." Zook was glad that he had chowed down with Prod and Miguel. For anyone who hadn't eaten, the meal would either be gone or much less appealing when the group returned. Zook hopped down from his highchair and gathered his gear to follow the two servants. Then a thought struck him, "Are the Mayor and the High Priest in the same location - The Temple, The Town Hall? Or are the two of you here to take us to different locations? "

Table Top   Movement: Action: Bonus Action: Free Object Interaction: Reaction: Dice Rolls: DEfault Combat Actions: Magic Stone out of melee, Toll the Dead in Melee, if already injured (less than 18 HP) Shield spell   Zook | Rock Gnome | chaotic-good | male | Artificer 1 /Wizard 1 Armor Class 18 Hit Points 18/18 Speed 25 ft Str 10 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 20 Wis 12 Cha 14 Saving throws: Str +0, Dex +2, *Con +4, *Int +7, Wis +1, Chr +2 Initiative +2 Skills: Acrobatics +4, Arcana +7, History +7 (+9 alchemy, magic, technology), Investigation +7 Tools: Alchemy, Leatherworking, Smith, Tinkers, Thieves Senses Passive Perception 11 | Passive Investigation 17 | Passive Insight 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Gnomish (Dwarven script) Weapons: Dagger +4 1d4+2, Magic Stone +7 1d6+5 More details: character sheet   https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16960-mule AC 10, HP 11, Speed 40ft,

[secretID]

"Stinger" Drum, 2L Fighter Custom Lineage (Dwarf/Halfing) Crossbow Expert | Archery Style | Second Wind 1/1 | Action Surge 1/1 Eyebrow arched, Stinger waits patiently for the local cacophony to subside. "You gentlemen need to work on your harmonies," he tells the servants when they have finished. Stinger turns to Prod and Miguel to resolve the conflicting demands, but those two are too deep in their drinking to have noticed the messengers. The mercenary turns back to the servants and points at the acolyte, to begin a little ritual. "Eenie," he says, "meenie, miney...oh, hell - I'm bored already. Take me to the mayor," Stinger tells the bailiff as he pushes his chair out and stands. "As for your superiors," he tells Pelor's servant, "perhaps later or, you know, in the next life."

 

Applicable Spell/skills/statuses: Crossbow Expert
Initiative 6
Movement: Wyatt 70ish foot dash to the side of the front wagon, whichever side gives the best line of fire on the undead; if more movement is need for LoS, Stinger dismounts to move on foot; Ringo dash to O11.
Free action:
Action: Hand crossbow: 24 to hit, 10 piercing damage
Bonus action: Hand crossbow: 14 to hit, 9 piercing damage
Reaction:
Dice rolls: Lady Luck

Stinger sheet

Individual	AC	HP	PP	other
Stinger	17	20	8	blessing 1/1
Ringo (mastiff	12	5	13 (+ADV hearing & smell)	40’ move, blessing 1/1
Wyatt (mule)	10	11	10	40’ move; STR and DEX ADV vs. going Prone, blessing 1/1

[Greyling]

Declan Declan puts down what he was in the middle of eating, shaking his head at Zook. "Sounds like two different locations to me. Sounds like an unstable social structure. Like politics being prioritized over public safety." Smirking at Stringer's process of decision making, "might be useful to hear from both governing bodies. Why don't some of us talk to the mayor, and some of us talk to the priest? We can meet back here to compare details, and decide on our next step. Besides, I have to talk to the priests anyway about burial arrangements for the remains we found in the woods." Not familiar with the locals and their power structure, Declan didn't want to burn bridges yet.

 

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Declan Varis, male half-elf fighter
HP 14/14 | AC 15 (or 15+2 shield) | PP 15 | Init +4
Worn = Leather armor
Wielding =
Carried equip. = handaxe
Inn room = longsword, longbow, shield, backpack
Stats S 18, D 18, C 18, I 13, W 17, C 14
Saves Str +6 | Con +6
Skills athletics +6 | acrobatics +6 | nature +3 | perception +5 | survival +5 | intimidation +4

Class features
Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier on a hit. If you aren't wielding any weapons or a shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8.
At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature grappled by you.Fighting Style: Unarmed Fighting
You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw on to protect yourself from harm. On your turn, you can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your fighter level.
Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.Second Wind

Racial traits
Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry

[Dyerdon]

Jon Jon had settled into a seat to observe the room, though his nose wrinkled a bit in disgust at the mention of the bard's name. Ah, the defiler he mused. He had seen the name on the monument outside. He never understood how people could just deface monuments to the dead. Most of the conversations going on around him were beyond him, it didn't help that he didn't drink. He preferred to keep his senses clear... though he couldn't help his eyes, which kept moving, only briefly, toward Syrota. He was intrigued, as he had never been much use with a bow. Yasmin had scolded him constantly about his bad form... something about his posturing put his puffed up chest in the way too often. He glanced down at his chest in quiet contemplation, as if trying to decipher some hidden meaning to her words. With a sigh, he took stock of his gear. A pair of handaxes and a spear, on top of his silver-bladed longsword... his arsenal grew a bit after each job. He wanted to be the master Yasmin had been with weapons. He glanced back up at the elven woman again, before placing his weapons away. He stood, stretching slightly. He debated on turning in, but instead, he mustered his courage to approach the woman- glancing briefly at the owlkin. He still wasn't sure what to make of her. After all, she was a sheep when he met her... "Where did you learn to use a bow like that, I meant to ask before, but there was a lot to do after our battle," he mused, glancing toward the bard with obvious annoyance on his features... Then there were the amalgamation of sounds coming from multiple sources... there was a lot going on in this place, he mused.

 

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Character Information Name: Jonathan de Antheros Race: Human (Variant) Class: Fighter (Champion) Level: 3 HP: 29/29 | AC: 19 | Speed: 30 | Initiative: +3 Saving Throws Strength: +5 | Dexterity: +3 | Constitution: +3 | Intelligence: +0 | Wisdom: +0 | Charisma: -1 Skills Acrobatics: +3 | Animal Handling (Prof): +2 | Arcana: +3 | Athletics (Prof): +5 | Deception: -1 | History (Prof): +5 | Insight: +0 | Intimidation (Prof): +1 | Medicine: +0 | Nature: +3 | Perception: +0 | Performance: -1 | Persuasion (Prof): +1 | Religion: +3 | Stealth (Disadvantage due to Armor): +3 | Survival: +0 Passive Perception: 10 Languages: Common, Elven, Dwarven Weapons Versatile, Slashing, +5 to attack, 1d8+3 damage, single handed/ 1d10+3 damage two handed (Cannot use shield, AC 17 in that moment)Silver Longsword Thrown, Slashing, +5 to attack, 1d6+3 damage, Range 20/60Handaxe | Versatile, Thrown, Piercing, +5 to attack, 1d6+3 damage, single handed/1d8+3 damage, two handed (cannot use shield, AC 17 in that moment)Spear Armor 17 AC, heavy armorScale Mail +2 ACShield Abilities You have mastered techniques to take advantage of every drop in any enemy's guard, gaining the following benefits. When you hit a creature with an opportunity attack, the creature's speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn. Creatures provoke opportunity attacks from you even if they take the Disengage action before leaving your reach. When a creature within 5 feet of you makes an attack against a target other than you (and that target doesn't have this feat), you can use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against the attacking creature.Sentinel When a creature you can see hits a target, other than you, within 5 feet of you with an attack, you can use your reaction to reduce the damage the target takes by 1d10 + your proficiency bonus (to a minimum of 0 damage). You must be wielding a shield or a simple or martial weapon to use this reaction.Fighting Style: Interception You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw on to protect yourself from harm. On your turn, you can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your fighter level. Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.Second Wind Starting at 2nd level, you can push yourself beyond your normal limits for a moment. On your turn, you can take one additional action. Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again. Starting at 17th level, you can use it twice before a rest, but only once on the same turn.Action Surge | A Natural 19-20 is a critical hitImproved Critical

[LeDragon]

In the Dancing Goat The both servants looks astonished at Zook. "The holy servants of Pelor, the priestess Thaya of Rhundia awaits..." "I keep my eyes wide open all the tiiiime!" "In the Town Hall, of course. The mayor invites you for..." "... in the Temple of Pelor!" "Because you′re mine, I walk the liiiiine." "...dinner in the big office." The young alter server wrinkles his forehead when Stinger mocks him. "Pelor is already watching you, my son. Everywhere and all time!" he replies offended. Then he bows to Declan. "A wise decision, my son, please follow me."

[SnakeOilCharmer]

Syrota Hittebarn "I think I made me thoughts on religion quite clear," said Syrota, laconically, before suddenly being struck with the realization that she might not- actually - have done that, at least not for all present. She continued in a much more sheepish manner. "Er... I ain't a fan. If there's a group 'eading to the town hall, I guess I'm with 'em." Syrota was deeply glad that Stinger had already chosen to go and meet the mayor. It meant that no-one would be expecting her to take on any kind of leadership. Besides, she'd already started to enjoy the fellow's snarky one-liners before he'd brushed off the acolyte's entreaties with just the right amount of irreverence. "I don' know about you, but I ain't really in the mood to take orders from people who ain't even payin' us." she whispered in the smaller man's ear. The sticklike Half-Elf had to bend over conspiciously to do so, which significantly undermined the purpose of whispering in the first place. If it had been up to her, she thought, she'd much rather just find out what was going on from the normal townsfolk. If this place was anything like West Haven, and in fairness she had no idea whether that was true, there'd be plenty of people who might know a few things but weren't exactly fond of talking to either kind of authority figure. Syrota's eyes met those of the group members yet to speak up, wondering who would see things the same way as her, and who might be slightly more impressed by the pompous pronouncements of the server.

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Syrota Syrota Hittebarn - Level One Half-Elf Rogue AC: 14 HP: 9/9 Init: +3 PP: 17 Currently wielding: Shortbow Proficient Skills: Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Investigation +4, Medicine +5, Perception +7, Persuasion +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +7 Class features: Expertise (Stealth and Perception), Thieves' Cant, Beginning at 1st level, you know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe's distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon. You don't need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated, and you don't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Sneak Attack - 1d6 Racial Features: Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry

[purplerook]

Meet the new priestess... Zook thought, "The old Priest of Pelor and I didn't get along very well. I wonder what this new Priestess thinks - anger at our killing the old one, praise at ridding the church of an evil influence, or merely elation that we allowed her ascension." Zook told Declan, "If you will have me, I'll go with you to the temple. The last Priest of Pelor parted on poor terms with my companion Jaeger, and I'd like to find out where I stand with this new Priestess." Zook followed the acolyte and Declan out of the Inn and towards the Temple of Pelor. Eventually, his inquisitive nature got the better of him and he inquired of the acolyte, "What can you tell us about this new Priestess."

Table Top   Movement: Action: Bonus Action: Free Object Interaction: Reaction: Dice Rolls: DEfault Combat Actions: Magic Stone out of melee, Toll the Dead in Melee, if already injured (less than 18 HP) Shield spell   Zook | Rock Gnome | chaotic-good | male | Artificer 1 /Wizard 1 Armor Class 18 Hit Points 18/18 Speed 25 ft Str 10 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 20 Wis 12 Cha 14 Saving throws: Str +0, Dex +2, *Con +4, *Int +7, Wis +1, Chr +2 Initiative +2 Skills: Acrobatics +4, Arcana +7, History +7 (+9 alchemy, magic, technology), Investigation +7 Tools: Alchemy, Leatherworking, Smith, Tinkers, Thieves Senses Passive Perception 11 | Passive Investigation 17 | Passive Insight 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Gnomish (Dwarven script) Weapons: Dagger +4 1d4+2, Magic Stone +7 1d6+5 More details: character sheet   https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16960-mule AC 10, HP 11, Speed 40ft,

[Greyling]

Declan Declan smiles kindly at Zook, "you don't need my permission, but I'm pleased to have the company. Later I'd be interested if you'd be willing to share some of the details from your last sojourn to this town. Nor do you have to share. I understand if it would bringing up too many upsetting or painful memories. Just thinking it might help the healing process, and give us deeper understanding of this community." As the group temporarily divides toward the community building of their choice, Declan nods to other City Hall group. "See you all later." As they continue in the direction of the temple, he listens the Gnome's attempt to gleam information.

 

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Declan Varis, male half-elf fighter
HP 14/14 | AC 15 (or 15+2 shield) | PP 15 | Init +4
Worn = Leather armor
Wielding =
Carried equip. = handaxe
Inn room = longsword, longbow, shield, backpack
Stats S 18, D 18, C 18, I 13, W 17, C 14
Saves Str +6 | Con +6
Skills athletics +6 | acrobatics +6 | nature +3 | perception +5 | survival +5 | intimidation +4

Class features
Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier on a hit. If you aren't wielding any weapons or a shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8.
At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature grappled by you.Fighting Style: Unarmed Fighting
You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw on to protect yourself from harm. On your turn, you can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your fighter level.
Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.Second Wind

Racial traits
Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry