DM Kathy Tuesday September 20th, 2016 9:40:47 PM
You spend a relaxing evening resting, eating, repairing your gear, and sorting treasure.
The next morning, you go to check on your new building, the erstwhile Tower of Silver. True to their word, the halfling brothers have removed the unsafe third story and put up a temporary roof, which they are just finishing up.
"We heard you were back," Brice, the one who does most of the talking, comes forward to shake your hands. "Well, there it is, just as you wanted. I'll show you around, and if you're satisfied with the work, we'd like the other half of the payment as soon as you can manage."
Brice shows you around, although honestly there's not much to show you. The third floor isn't there anymore. The debris appears to have been carted away; all you can see is a pile of lumber--used, but probably still good for something. The temporary roof--essentially just canvas anchored by wooden planks--will keep the rain off until something more permanent can be devised.
"So, I guess the first question is, do you want us to build you a new third floor, or do you want us just to put on a permanent roof and have a two-story building?"
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Wednesday September 21st, 2016 10:37:33 AM
"Two stories aint very impressive... Less of a Tower and more of a Duplex of Silver." Var says
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday September 21st, 2016 2:51:32 PM
"I agree. Why scrimp on space if this will be our new arena, so to speak, to conduct ourselves? I am mostly interested in a spacious cellar, however." Lornak says.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday September 21st, 2016 7:30:40 PM
"If we can afford it," Dušan agrees," I say we do it right and make a proper 3rd floor. Particularly if we are going to rent out the first floor."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday September 21st, 2016 7:42:05 PM
"Let's expand! When people look at the Tower of Silver, they should think about us!" Asteria exclaims excitedly.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday September 21st, 2016 7:46:33 PM
Hmerrin walks through the updated building with the halflings, noting with interested the work on the lumber.
Seeing the used lumber pile, he spends a good deal of time sorting through for some nice pieces he could use to make a decent wardrobe.
As for the question of the third floor, he just nods along with whatever the others have to say.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday September 21st, 2016 7:50:55 PM
At the mention of real estate development something strange comes over Toston and he clenches his tiny orange hands. The sun shines at just the right angle for his normally short green hair to take on a vaguely yellow color.
"Folks I think building a 3rd story would be a tremendous idea. Beautiful, but why stop there? Let's build a wall, an amazing wall. Build a wall, build a wall..."
Toston shakes his head as whatever that was passes and says, "I'm sorry I don't know what came over me the wall is a terrible idea but I'd be okay if we built out a 3rd floor, Wil did you see any spirits just now?"
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Wednesday September 21st, 2016 8:53:59 PM
Alizar arched an eyebrow at Toston and his strange outbreak, however, due to his own weird outbreak earlier, he decided to chalk it up to the strange spirits that probably still in inhabited the tower. Pushing the thoughts aside, Alizar nodded in agreement about the third floor. "Yes, I think we could do a lot of good with a third floor."
DM Kathy Wednesday September 21st, 2016 10:04:34 PM
Several of you muse that "Tower of Silver" really isn't an appropriate name. And it isn't: first, because the building isn't really a tower, and second, because the House of Silver no longer exists. You can give the building a new name, if you like.
Wilford asks about a storefront. "Well," Brice gives you a puzzled frown. "Well, you've got three storefronts already, Boarded up, of course, but they seem sound." [OOC: In my earlier DM post describing the building, there's a specific mention of three storefronts.]
Most of you would like to have a proper third floor built, and Brice nods, clearly pleased to have more work. "Right," he says. "Well, that's going to run you about 1000. We'd want half up front to get started, and then I'd want to talk to you about what you want--how many rooms, and where the stairs go, and so on. And, of course, we still need to collect the remaining 25 gold for the demolition job."
Curious, you pull the boards off and examine the three storefronts. [Yes, I know I'm hijacking you; sorry.] None have any structural damage that you can see, although all of them need to be cleared of broken furniture and cleaned out. This is not something you would need skilled labor for; you could probably do it yourselves, or hire day laborers. One of the storefronts has a substantial kitchen in the back, and could be used for a pub or tavern. One of them was apparently used as a makeshift archery range for the House of Silver; it might need minor repairs, but it's the kind of thing you could easily handle yourselves.
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 2:02:06 PM
Lornak speaks his mind concerning the new floor; "I would think we would want a room a piece for each of us somewhere in the building for individual living quarters." He pauses to pull his hair from his face. "I for one would prefer the cellar or basement but a balcony might be prudent.
He then speaks about specific design suggestions; "We should also have extra living quarters for guests and separate spaces for storage. How is your ironwork Brice? We may have need of a cell or two as well." Lornak hesitates when he realizes how that suggestion might be strange. "To house our valuables."
He then speaks to the others about the existing rooms on the bottom floors; "We could leave the range and flesh out a training room within. I do not know if opening a tavern is a good idea if we want to keep a low profile."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday September 22nd, 2016 3:13:05 PM
Wil looks at Toston and thinks for a bit. "Looks like you got a bit trumped up. To be honest I did feel a cold chill and a spirit pass by but it spoke it vague terms and I have no idea what it was up too." "This shop on the left, I would love to take a look inside." Wil peeked and noticed the archery range. "Wow, this would be great. A little archery shop, we can call it Grimley's. We can paint a little archer over here," he said as he pointed to an outside wall. Wil suddenly summoned a ghostly old man. He stood, grumpy looking face. "Hey, I'm not in your head anymore," Cicero said curtly as the amulet on Wil's chest burned. Wil grabbed the amulet and put it on the outside of his cloak. "Ow.. why did you show up as an old man," Wil asked. Within a minute the old man dissolved and disappeared without answering. He looked a bit confused. Wil then stepped away and continued discussing the incident with himself.
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 4:44:43 PM
"Dono how the city handles requests for basements... what with the protections on the City Below. Pub might get too rowdy, something a little more laid back might work tho. Would be nice to have a secure place to meet up with Boggs, or whoever." Var says, "Unless you guys wanted a place to work on your potions, would be quite the kitchen."
"Training room would be good, too, and an armory."
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 5:34:25 PM
Alizar nodded at all the suggestions, "Solid ideas", he commented. "I require very little extra space for my own needs, so you should serve yours first. I have everything I currently need in my room. Would it be prudent to have some sort of legitimate 'front' for the building, to avoid attracting attention? I know this is Dirt City and all, but the size of the place will beg the question of what, exactly, goes in within these walls."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Thursday September 22nd, 2016 7:56:47 PM
Hmerrin is totally out of his element.
"Um, I'd like my own room," he chimes in at last.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 8:01:59 PM
"A potion shop would be nice, but might detract from our other... hobbies. I don't need the kitchen just somewhere to set up a cauldron. Eventually a cauldron you could boil an entire troll in, but a simple cooking fire will work for now. Could we get a simple pot belly stove or equivalent on the second and third floors. Might be nice for winters, too."
Dušan looks up and imagines his room, "Skylights would be nice in a bed room. Oh and probably a study or meeting room on the third floor where we could discuss more privately."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 8:04:12 PM
"If I were to dream I might ask for a turret off of my room so I could brew potions where the fumes wouldn't bother others." Dusšan muses almost as an afterthought.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Thursday September 22nd, 2016 9:14:02 PM
"What kinds of businesses have been known to cheat people in Dirt City?" Toston asks
"Have the banks been scamming people? Maybe what we do is we target the dishonest industries of Dirt City and we use the building as a headquarters for honest shops? Alternatively we could empower the people by turning it into a base for a coop, we could recruit partners & us & our partners would essentially communally own the shops, make the business decisions democratically and share equally in the rewards. We'd also vote on who to bring onboard to the coop." Toston suggests
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday September 22nd, 2016 11:02:44 PM
Asteria nods along, not really understanding anything being said. "Yeah, rooms for everyone!"
DM Kathy Friday September 23rd, 2016 1:13:18 AM
You discuss options, plans, possibilities. The new third floor could be just about anything you wanted. The existing second floor already has a pretty decent kitchen, although the rest of the floor is something of a shambles. Together, the second and third floor would have more than enough space for a bedroom for everyone, a common living/eating area, the kitchen, and extra rooms for whatever you wanted to use them for. You would just need to work out what you wanted and where.
The "makeshift archery range" is just that: makeshift. There are some painted wooden targets nailed to the back door, and space opened up to where archers could shoot from the front of the store space. The maximum range isn't much more than 60 feet. You could improve the target and the surroundings, of course, but you're not going to improve on that 60 feet without opening doors and firing arrows into the neighborhood.
Some of you are interested in opening your own shops in the storefronts, which you can do, but that's going to take time away from your adventuring.
Also, Brice is still waiting patiently for his 25 gold.
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday September 23rd, 2016 12:40:53 PM
"Well, it looks like we may still have need of your services." Lorank says as he hands Brice 25 gold pieces. "I believe we want a entire new third floor."
Lornak starts to look around pondering what should be included and continues; "We may have to get back to you with specifics about the interior rooms but the roof will be a necessity."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday September 23rd, 2016 1:10:25 PM
"We need to find some capable merchants the fill the rest," Wil added as he returned from the side of the building. "By the way, there is something smelly next to our building.. but.. that could be me.." Wil chuckled a bit.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Saturday September 24th, 2016 2:49:29 AM
"Maybe Boggs or the merchants we escorted to Acid City could recommend honest people with which to do business?" Toston suggests
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday September 24th, 2016 2:42:21 PM
(OOC - updating meta data to Level 5!)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday September 25th, 2016 3:58:16 AM
Dušan nods in absent minded agreement to the coop suggestion as he continues to imagine what could be done with the new space.
"I'll miss Marsh House, but it's kind of exciting to be a part of the creation of a new space."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Sunday September 25th, 2016 9:23:07 PM
Var Pat's at his pockets, and produces a coin pouch. He counts out the gold and hands it off to Brice.
DM Kathy Sunday September 25th, 2016 9:40:04 PM
Brice thanks Lornak and Var for his payment. "We'll get started, then," he says. "Though we'll need that 500 gold up front as soon as you can manage it."
The rest of you talk about finding merchants to occupy the storefronts. Toston suggests checking with Boggs, or with the merchants you just escorted to Acid.
Dušan gives some thought to Marsh House--where you still have a lease. It will be some time, however, before this building is finished; it's possible your Marsh House lease will have run its course by then. Anyway, it's something to keep in mind.
The Tonloe brothers are beginning work on your third floor, although they would still like their 500 gold up front. Your night guard, Cinzi, will presumably be coming on duty this evening, and probably wants the balance of her pay, as well. And, you should decide if you want her to go on guarding the place.
And, you probably want to start looking for merchants to rent the storefront space.
Where would you like to begin?
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Monday September 26th, 2016 3:59:26 AM
"I suppose I could move my clinic to the premises", Alizar says with a shrug. "I guess it would be more convenient. Would you all be ok with that?" He was feeling a lot better since returning to the city, he had time to meditate and contemplate. He felt stronger some how, spiritually and physically.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday September 26th, 2016 11:50:04 AM
"Weren't there some businesses that got robbed or citizens that got displaced before I joined this merry band? Lornak asks. "Would any of them have need of a shop of some kind?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday September 26th, 2016 3:09:29 PM
"That seems like it would do some good, Lornak. I still think Toston is right. We should ask the merchants since we have a rapport with them. They might even know some that have met with previous misfortunes."
Dušan looks at the sky and the lengthening shadows. "Should we wait for Cinzi and then call it a night? Pick this up first thing tomorrow?"
"This is my contribution to the 25 gold we just payed you and the 500 gold we owe you for the next set of repairs." Toston says, "I believe we each owe about the same amount."
"Yes lets wait for Cinzi and then call it a night." He says to Dušan
"I'm believe the good doctors has the cure for what ails us." Toston says in reply to Alizar's idea to move his practice to the building.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday September 26th, 2016 8:17:34 PM
"65 gold 6 silver and 3 copper pieces?" I can cover that too, if that helps cover all our costs. "As long as we cover all the shops I have no qualms. Just want to see some businesses in here." "...and get some rest.. " He flashes a weary smile under his hood.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday September 26th, 2016 8:20:06 PM
Hmerrin just waits. He picks around in his ear for a while, and then just waits some more.
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday September 26th, 2016 9:12:33 PM
"I still got loot to sell from Acid City, should be enough to cover everything." Var says
DM Kathy Monday September 26th, 2016 9:42:06 PM
You start sorting out the money, and wait for Cinzi. Suppertime comes, and delicious smells begin wafting from nearby homes and taverns. And, to be fair, not-so-delicious smells; not everybody in the Backstab Quarter is a cordon bleu chef. The Tonloe brothers pack their tools and leave, promising to return on the morrow.
The sun is just setting when Cinzi arrives. She has acquired leather armor from someplace, and carries a crossbow and a short sword. Her long hair is pulled back into an efficient knot. All in all, she looks like a guard who means business.
"Hey, you're back!" she exclaims. "The place is still standing, as you see. Had ta chase away a few squatters, but nothing big. So, um....." she shuffles her feet a bit. "Um, do you want me to keep on guarding? I mean, I kinda like the work, but you're back now and all, and so...."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday September 27th, 2016 11:38:53 AM
Lornak hands over his portion of gold needed by the Tonloe brothers to whomever is collecting it. He continues speaking about possible tenants with Dusan; "The merchants are an agreeable lot. If they feel comfortable using our space then that is a logical choice." He smiles. "It would be apt to find a merchant "assassin" in the backstab quarter." and chuckles.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Tuesday September 27th, 2016 5:33:06 PM
Alizar agreed with Wil, having a permanent eye on the place that they could trust would be useful. "Cinzi, if my mates here agree, would you consider staying on?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday September 27th, 2016 5:39:30 PM
"I think we should keep her." Asteria says with an agreeable nod in regards to the issue of keeping Cinzi or not. "She's done a great job so far, and we'd get more sleep! Also, having another girl around would be cool..." Asteria mutters that last part a little more quietly than the rest.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday September 27th, 2016 6:16:35 PM
"I wouldn't mind having an extra set of eyes around here." Dušan agrees, "How much will we have left over after we pay off the second floor?"
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday September 27th, 2016 8:26:07 PM
"Guess you're stuck working for a living," Hmerrin chuckles at Cinzi.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Tuesday September 27th, 2016 8:30:01 PM
"I too vote to keep Cinzi on staff." Toston says, adding his vote. At this point it seems that everyone is in agreement so he just shrugs.
DM Kathy Tuesday September 27th, 2016 9:59:28 PM
You decide to keep Cinzi on, and she grins some more, obviously very pleased. "Well, I'll get started for the night, then!" she says. "You owe me 3 gold so far for the time you were away. Um...I don't need it right this minute, but sooner would be better than later."
[OOC reminder: you hired Cinzi for 2 silver per day, which works out to about 6 gold per month. He wages probably aren't going to break the bank.]
The sun is setting, but you still might be able to catch some of the merchants, if you want to talk to them. Or you could return to Marsh House and discuss plans for the new building.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday September 28th, 2016 11:52:16 AM
"What do we want to do guys? I'm beat but we can go talk to a couple merchants. Not sure what we want to do with this addition? I'm going to really use this archery range."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 5:11:31 PM
"My vote is to be responsible tomorrow and celebrate our return tonight. I'm definitely looking forward to a good night's sleep in my own bed."
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 7:36:01 PM
"I definitely vote R&R", replied Alizar
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 7:38:06 PM
"Agreed. We should take care and plan our construction." Lornak says as he turns to leave and head to Marsh House
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 7:50:08 PM
(OoC: sorry guys, work got away from me yesterday. We can make believe that Var was gobsmacked by Cinzi in her armor.)
"I could go for a pint or two." Var says agreeable at Dusan's suggestion.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday September 28th, 2016 8:29:18 PM
"We deserve some celebrating for all the kicking butt we did! I vote to drink." What barbarian doesn't like to down a few drinks? Asteria is all for some partying.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday September 28th, 2016 8:32:22 PM
"Perhaps a libation is in order?" Toston asks.
"I could go for a drink myself." The gnome agrees.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday September 28th, 2016 9:15:53 PM
Relief washes over Hmerrin's face as the conversation finally moves off of merchants and business and houses, and towards drinking and partying.
"NOW, we're talking!" he chimes in excitedly. "Let's go!"
DM Kathy Wednesday September 28th, 2016 10:12:16 PM
The question of Cinzi's employment settled, you adjourn to your favorite tavern for a few rounds and perhaps a bite of supper. Then you return to Marsh House where you are undisturbed for the remainder of the evening, and indeed the entire night.
You (perhaps) discuss plans for the new building. [OOC: Those discussions are probably best handled through email.]
In the morning, however, your thoughts turn to contacting you merchant friends, or possibly Boggs, to find tenants for your space. Where would you like to start?
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday September 29th, 2016 3:09:55 PM
Lornak thoroughly enjoys an evening of food and drink with his compatriots. On the way back to Marsh House he decides to sing to get under Hmerrin's skin and to poke fun at Toston;
"Papa was a rolling stone. Wherever he laid his hat was his home." "And when he diiiiiiied, all he left us was a Gnome!"
When he wakes the next morning he is fully rested and alert, a nice change of pace from the happenings on the road. He lets in the fresh air and greets Vin. The owl creeps open one eye upon hearing him and then closes it slowly and turns its head away. Lornak smiles and leaves it to its slumber.
When the group seeks out their merchant friends he offers to put in a good word with Zeb Cader for them to provide exclusive items from Acid City. "I know I am not the best for friends with Mr. Cader but after our encounter I'm sure our relationship is strong enough to at least suggest a partnership."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday September 29th, 2016 4:31:46 PM
"Ai," Wil laughed with a bit of a pirate accent as the drink buzzed through him. Lornak's song, though annoying, was just the thing he needed to cough up a lung after laughing too hard. "Oy, I haven't had this much fun since I played with Mr. Whiskers when I was a little over ten years old. He was a wharf rat that I found after my family was kicked to the street. Mr. Whiskers kept me entertained for years." Wil suddenly became quiet. Embarrassed about spilling information about his childhood.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Thursday September 29th, 2016 6:58:04 PM
Hmerrin gets plastered. There is really no other way to describe it.
When Lornak starts his song, the teen responds by holding his hands over his ears and bellowing "LALALALALALALALALALALALALA!!" until everyone is done.
Being a male human teenager, the concept of 'too far' has not really made an appearance yet, and Hmerrin is quite willing to repeat the antic as many times as anyone else cares to test him on it.
The next morning, well, is not so good. The fighter quietly offers Bogg's name as his first option, but he's in no condition to argue about it and slowly follows the group, squinting painfully at the morning light.
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Thursday September 29th, 2016 7:36:22 PM
Var enjoys a night out with the group, even breaking into (very bad) singing along with Lornak once or twice.
The next morning Var begins loading up a cart with the weapons, armor and other valuables they picked up in the past few weeks, and heads out to sell them. "Be back later." He says briskly.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday September 29th, 2016 8:58:22 PM
Asteria drinks and is merry, but opts to not sing with the group. After a night of excitement and many days of fighting, she is just ready to sleep in her own bed.
The next morning, Asteria wakes up refreshed but reluctant to leave the warm sheets of bed. She personally doesn't care what they do next, but offhandedly mentions that maybe finding some merchants first might be a good option.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Thursday September 29th, 2016 9:00:23 PM
At the end of Lornak's song Toston says to him, "I'm a gnome you know..." and lets it trail off.
Despite the song, Toston manages to have a good time out with his friends.
He then returns to his room in Marsh house where he spends a cozy night resting.
The next morning he is ready to find some tenants for their tower. "I'd recommend we go to Boggs first. Maybe we do a blend of Crescent Moons people and reguar merchants for tenants." He suggests over breakfast.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday September 29th, 2016 11:53:33 PM
Dušan laughs merrily with his friends and sleeps soundly back in his own bed. The next morning he wakes refreshed and ready to commence with business.
to Toston's suggestion, Dušan says, "Couldn't hurt to have some of the "right people" around here that knew our business. Maybe we wouldn't have to barge in on Crescent Moon quite as often if there was an office here."
To Let
DM Kathy Friday September 30th, 2016 1:03:01 AM
You spend a convivial evening of food, drink and song. Some of you over-indulge in at least one of these things.
The next morning, there is a general consensus that Boggs and the CMTC office would be the best place to start. You head that direction, and get there sometime in the late morning, because there was no rush and some of you were moving a little slowly this morning.
Boggs is there, but doesn't know of any merchants right now looking for storefront space. "I think I heard Madri mention something the other day, though," he says. He takes you out front where Madri Brightside is smiling her usual sunny smile at anyone who comes through the door. "Madri," Boggs says, "weren't you saying something the other day about somebody wanting to open a tavern or something?"
"Oh, yes." Madri says. "Tom Greenhand. He's a nice human fellow who's interested in opening a pub or tavern." She puts a peculiar emphasis on the word "human." "He's looking for space to rent," she continues. "Do you have something available?" On hearing that you might, indeed, have something available, she gives you directions for finding Tom Greenhand in the City Below.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday September 30th, 2016 1:54:23 PM
Lornak is pleased to meet with Boggs in the morning. He had forgotten how extraordinary encounters with the man can be. Seeing Madri is equally satisfying. Rest can work wonders. He listens to them speak about a possible tenant.
Madri's emphasis on the designation "human" concerns him and also conjures memories of Toston's "Gnome" comment from the night before. A statement of which he had forgotten in the state he had been in at the time. He takes the opportunity to point out a distinction that is important to him.
He turns to Toston and confesses; "I've always ever seen you as a person, my friend. If I have every given you reason to think I treat you in any other other fashion than an equal, I profusely apologize."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Saturday October 1st, 2016 4:05:57 PM
Var meets up with the group at Boggs' office after a morning of offloading weapons and armor. With a heavy sack of coins and a glint in his eye he greets the group. "We can split the rest of this up later... I kind of just like holding it." he says while caressing the weighty coin pouch.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday October 2nd, 2016 5:01:12 PM
Dušan greets Boggs and returns Madri's smile. Upon Madri's suggestion, Dušan looks forward to meeting this possible candidate, but tries to figure out why she put such an inflection on Human.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Sunday October 2nd, 2016 5:14:15 PM
Toston says to Lornak, "I didn't necessarily think you intended to slight me as your actions have been fair and we have been brothers in arms, but when our group is made up of a mixture of races and we find ourselves in a melting pot like Dirt City probably best to avoid potentially antagonizing other races with slips of the tongue." He smiles and offers his hand.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Sunday October 2nd, 2016 5:49:53 PM
Alizar met up with the group, Feeling somewhat elven again after some rest.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday October 2nd, 2016 7:38:47 PM
Asteria shrugs at Madri's suggestion. She feels as if it is just as good a suggestion as any other, but is as confused as her friends as to why she chose to say human like that.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Sunday October 2nd, 2016 10:12:53 PM
"Oh great," Wil says with excitement. "Tom Greenhand?" His excitement fell from his face when she mentioned the City Below. "Wilford... psst... Wilford..." the multitude of voices returned this morning. Wil just shh'd the voices. At the inflection of human.. "Is this gentleman a special kind of human?"
DM Kathy Sunday October 2nd, 2016 10:20:42 PM
You are happy to have a lead on a potential tenant, though several of you notice the odd emphasis on "human." Wilford asks if he is a special kind of human. Madri smiles. "I suppose you could say so," she says. "But you should meet him for yourselves."
Accordingly, you head for the City Below. There is, as always, a delay in accessing it, and you need to demonstrate to the Knives on duty that you don't intend to start any violence. The wait isn't too bad today, however, and soon you are roaming the tunnels Below, looking for Tom Greenhand.
Your directions take you to a street that appears to house mostly halflings, although there are a couple of larger dwellings as well. You knock on the door of one of these, and soon you are face-to-face with an interesting human man.
Tom Greenhand is a young man, tall and thin, with sandy red hair and blue eyes. He is dressed in halfling-style clothes: fine shirt, waistcoat, shortened trousers, and bare feet. Of course, his feet lack the thick soles and curly hair of regular halfling feet; they are narrow, and pale, and a little dirty.
He looks curiously at you. "Um...can I help you?" he asks.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=22 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 1:36:23 PM
Lornak breaths in, arches his back slightly, lifts his finger as if to respond to Toston's clarification but then and hesitates, mouth agape. He realizes the gnome's point about prying eyes and ears. "You have a point." He responds pointing his finger. "It is dangerous enough just walking the streets in this city, let alone while accidentally provoking someone..."
Lornak journeys alongside the group to the residence of Tom Greenhand in the Hollows. As he does he keeps inconspicuous and alert. (Stealth d20=22)
When the door opens he immediately understands why the racial emphasis was made regrading the man. He smiles genially and thinks to himself. If the man is honorable it matters nothing that embraces all that is the Hafling culture.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=13 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 4:57:48 PM
Wil walks into the City Below with caution. As soon as he entered it was like the world went quiet. He had to check his hearing and continued to do it for a while as they talked to Tom Greenhand. "Mr. Greenhand," he began louder then he should of. "We heard...," he then realized his volume was unusual and cut it down. "Sorry... we heard you were looking for a tavern. We have some space within our Tower to hold your business if you are willing?" (Diplomacy: 13) Wil grumbled to himself, sure he screwed everything up. "I really don't like this place. It makes me crazy." He whispered to anyone within the group. Hoping to keep it out of earshot of Mr. Greenhand.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday October 3rd, 2016 7:52:06 PM
Hmerrin lets out an involuntary chuckle at Wil's confession.
A short pause follows. Then, "I don't think anyone noticed," he whispers back.
Having established that Tom's peculiarity probably won't get him killed, he loses interest in the conversation, and glances about at the other buildings and people.
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday October 3rd, 2016 8:34:13 PM
Once in the City Below, Var begins to take on the mannerisms of a caged beast. Fidgeting and pacing all the while scowling and occasionally glancing upward at the ceiling.
When they get to Tom's house Var gives a nod as free in, then hangs towards the back of the group.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20+2=18 ; Monday October 3rd, 2016 8:53:43 PM
Toston feeling in good spirits skips to Tom Greenhand's house in the City Below.
When greeted by the unusual fellow Toston says "Why hello Master Greenhand. How do you do. My name is Toston, you've met Wil, this is Asteria, Var, Hmerrin, Lornak, Alizar and Dušan and we are with the Crescent Moons Trading Company's new development project. As Wil stated we had heard from Madri Brightside that you were looking for real estate where you could open a pub or tavern in and we happen to possess just such a building. Would you be interested in checking out the space?" (Diplomacy: 18)
DM Kathy Monday October 3rd, 2016 10:27:25 PM
As adventurers, you have seen a lot of strange things, most of them far stranger than Tom Greenhand. So you are able to address him with calm courtesy, a fact that he seems to appreciate.
"Why yes," he says. "Yes, I do want to open a tavern. Halfling food and drink is far superior to other kinds, you see, but it tends to be served in halfling-sized establishments, so that the Big Folk have a difficult time enjoying it. I want to open a halfling-style tavern, serving excellent food and drink so that the Big Folk can taste what they've been missing."
His eyes grow misty and faraway for a moment, then he seems to collect himself. "But I am forgetting my manners!" he exclaims. "I was just about to start second breakfast! Do come in and join me." He steps aside and gestures invitingly into his hime.
It should be noted that you all had first breakfast (or, as non-halflings call it, breakfast) about two hours ago, so most of you probably are not hungry. And you still have other people to speak to if you want to rent out your other spaces. On the other hand, it's a free meal, and he's probably a good cook. Do you accept his offer?
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday October 3rd, 2016 11:17:24 PM
Dušan stands slightly agape at the man, striking him dumb for a moment. Grateful he at least didn't say something that would embarrass him or his companions, Dušan finally regains his composure. "I know we have other appointments, but it makes sense to me to sample a prospective tenants talents while we discuss further matters of buisness."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 4:37:02 PM
Lornak experiences sudden flashbacks of Goblin cooking when he hears the words "serving excellent food." He knows rationally that Hafling food should be completely palatable yet he hesitates at the invitation for second breakfast extended by Tom Greenhand. "I had a large "first breakfast", thank you." He says.
"But a sampling would be prudent. I will trust your judgement Dusan."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 5:04:34 PM
Var's face lights up at the prospect of a second chance to have bacon today. "Sounds daft; I like it!" he says.
Alizar (Tom I.) d4=4 ; d20+8=10 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2016 5:40:40 PM
(OoC: Hey guys, Rocky's gonna be out for a bit, so I'll be covering his posts. Also, ignore the d4, hit that by accident.)
"I'll pass on the food, thank you, but a cup of tea would be lovely." Alizar says, putting on as much charm as he could muster (Diplomacy: 10)
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday October 4th, 2016 6:14:34 PM
Hmerrin turns positively green at the thought of food.
"Unless you have something for a queasy stomach," he replies, "I think I'll pass."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Tuesday October 4th, 2016 9:03:23 PM
"I'd be okay sampling some halfling fare." Toston says
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 4th, 2016 10:19:04 PM
Asteria giggles slightly at the strange man, but is ready to try anything. After all, what could be worse than the goblin's food? "I'm in!"
DM Kathy Tuesday October 4th, 2016 10:29:52 PM
Tom Greenhand steps back and allows you to enter his home. It is furnished in the halfving style, with comfortable overstuffed chairs and sofas, several family portraits, and lots of little tables for tea or whatnot. Fortunately, it is all sized for Big Folk rather than halflings.
Tom putters into the kitchen, and soon delicious smells begin wafting out of it. As he cooks, he talks about his love of halfling culture and tradition, how he learned halfling cooking, and how he prefers to be called "Tombo."
"Sounds more halfling," he explains. "Here we are."
He sets down a large platter heaped with bacon, sausage, eggs, and potatoes. He distributes plates and forks, and invites you all to dig in.
Those of you who partake find the food to be very well cooked and nicely flavored. Tom--excuse me, Tombo--may have his eccentricities, but he is a good cook.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 12:11:43 PM
Lornak takes in the smells of cooked meat and potatoes and feels foolish turning down down the offer for second breakfast. His mouth waters and he cannot hold back the urge to peck. He sheepishly asks Tombo if he can have a piece of bacon and as he snags a piece off the platter. "May I,... Possibly, have a piece of mmmnmmnn..."
After satiating his stomach and with slight emberasment, Lornak thanks Tombo for his offerings and suggests that the group should move on to other meetings. "Thank you kind sir. We will will be in touch with you to make further arrangements." He turns to the group and says; "We should move on."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday October 5th, 2016 7:44:03 PM
As the aromas permeate the room, Hmerrin decides he may have an appetite after all. The teen sits and stuffs his face with a rather impressive assortment of eggs, sausage, potatoes, and bacon.
"That's not bad," he sighs contentedly. "Not bad at all."
At Lornak's words, he sighs - but, the man is right.
Hmerrin rises to get to work.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 7:50:14 PM
Dušan inhales the sent of fine cooking as he enters the room. Having already eaten, he doesn't dive in with as much gusto as he might've other wise, but he does try a bit of everything and savors every bite. "Well I'm convinced you can cook, and if all Halfling food is this good, I am definitely eager to try more."
Suddenly realizing he didn't want to speak for the group, Dušan adds, "Of course we have more people to interview and much to discuss..."
His subterfuge may have been somewhat spoiled when he turns back to his friends with a big grin and sticking his thumbs up.
Alizar (Tom I.) d20+8=21 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:07:52 PM
"Hmm yes, I believe we can come to quite the equitable arrangement; we'll be in touch." Alizar says finishing his cup of tea.
Var (Tom I.) Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:11:55 PM
Var engages 'Tombo' in friendly conversation of the merits of bacon vs. sausage, after a few links the half-orc makes up his mind. "Tombo, you're all right in my book." Var says.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 5th, 2016 8:25:06 PM
Asteria takes Tombo's offering and dives into the food, sampling from all that she can eat. "This isn't half bad!" She decides after only a few bites. "We'll definitely keep you in mind! Or at least, I will. Keep up the good work!" With her speech said and done, Asteria continues to fill her mouth with anything she can keep down until the sad time when they must leave.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday October 5th, 2016 9:03:18 PM
Toston not wanting to be rude samples a bit of everything that Tombo had provided. Though it was more than the gnome usually ate he figured he could always take a run later or something in order to maintain his current shape.
"Do you think you could teach a goblin to cook like a halfling?" Toston casually asks Tombo.
After he gets an answer he says, "Who taught you how to cook? I'm wondering if they would be interested in tutoring a goblin."
DM Kathy Wednesday October 5th, 2016 10:46:13 PM
Tombo is, of course, very pleased that you appreciate his cooking. After some discussion, you arrange for him to come view the available space this afternoon.
He asks how much you're going to charge for rent, and you don't yet have an answer for him, so you'll need to decide that.
Also, the place is still partly boarded up, dirty, and littered with discarded and broken furniture. Perhaps you want to fix it up a bit before your prospective client sees it?
Or, maybe you want to talk to your contacts and get possible leads on other tenants. Where to next?
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday October 6th, 2016 1:12:45 PM
Lornak is reminded how shabby their building looks when he shows the space to Tombo. The group has been so caught up in the "what-ifs" and possibilities that they have overlooked the subtleties of presentation. Thankfully, Tombo is well-natured and is not put off by the state of the space.
Lornak surmises other prospective clients may be so he suggests to the group that they spend the remainder of the day cleaning up the spaces that they can.
"Well, we all have had our full share of breakfast..." He says as he rolls up his sleeves, revealing ornate white tattoos. "...perhaps we should work it off? We really should make this place spit spot before we entertain any more prospective clients."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Thursday October 6th, 2016 5:59:40 PM
Hmerrin rolls his eyes skyward, and sighs. "If I wanted to clean up dust-filled rooms, I'da stayed home."
Despite the grumbling, the lad removes armor and axes and gets to work.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday October 6th, 2016 7:10:04 PM
"We could hire some cleaners?" Wil offers. He begins to clean up the space they showed to Timbo. "So sorry, we got too excited too fast." So tell me more about this tavern. Who do you see visiting other then us." Wil smiled.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 6th, 2016 8:38:32 PM
"I mean, I'll clean if no one else wants to. In fact, I could stay home while everyone else does the talking. I'm not too fond of the talking parts." Asteria shrugs and agrees that the place needs to be cleaned, but notices that few would like to actually do the cleaning. It's understandable, but Asteria doesn't mind a bit of hard work here and there.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+8=12 ; Thursday October 6th, 2016 8:52:54 PM
Dušan gives Tombo an encouraging slap on the back, "Don't look at it as a mess. Look at it as a chance to get in on the ground floor. Where still working with the construction crew, so you can have a say in what you'd like to see in atavern." (Diplomacy d20+7+1 Guidance=12)
And with as much of an encouraging smile as he can muster, Dušan begins to cast prestigitation on the more soiled areas.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Thursday October 6th, 2016 9:04:06 PM
Toston uses his innate gnome prestidigitation spell-like ability to clean a different area than the one that Dušan is working on. Toston says "Wasn't there that half-orc simple day laborer that we ran into while investigating the ghosts of Clover Way? Do you think we could hire him to help clean out the Tower?" Toston asks.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday October 6th, 2016 9:16:59 PM
"Yeah... alright." Var says and starts picking up.
Alizar (Tom) Thursday October 6th, 2016 9:20:09 PM
Alizar makes a show of rolling up his sleeves and trying back his hair. He then masterfully 'supervises' and 'coordinates' the team's cleaning.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 6th, 2016 11:47:06 PM
"I mean, I'll clean if no one else wants to. In fact, I could stay home while everyone else does the talking. I'm not too fond of the talking parts." Asteria shrugs and agrees that the place needs to be cleaned, but notices that few would like to actually do the cleaning. It's understandable, but Asteria doesn't mind a bit of hard work here and there.
DM Kathy Friday October 7th, 2016 12:56:45 AM
[OOC clarification: Tombo hasn't seen the space yet. You had second breakfast at his place, then you set up a time for him to come look at it later. You left his place at around 10 in the morning, and he's coming to see the space at...let's say 4 this afternoon. So you do have time.]
Realizing that you have a prospective client, you decide to do what you can to make the space look more presentable. As adventurers, your skill sets translate pretty well into pulling off the last of the boards and hauling away discarded furniture. Scrubbing and polishing, however, is a bit outside your expertise, and the Prestidigitation spells don't seem to be making much progress. You could easily hire somebody to do the rest of the cleaning, and you could probably find somebody with their own mop and bucket.
If you want to go that route, it isn't at all difficult, and you can hire a perfectly competent janitor for a silver piece. And your janitor could probably get to the other storefronts as well.
You do still have two other storefronts. One of them was converted into a makeshift archery range, and Wilford has expressed an interest in keeping it that way. If you do, you still have one storefront to rent out. Or, you could take down the archery target and have two storefronts to rent out.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday October 7th, 2016 10:32:54 AM
Wilford looks at the pieces of the archery range and dreams. He searches for the builders to ask them about fixing up the range for the public. "We would need someone to mind the range when we are gone. Maybe an elf. They should be good at archery, right or is that a stereotype? I would fight to keep this and sell some archery bows, bolts and arrows. Just need a name, like umm... Broken Arrow's Archery?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday October 9th, 2016 2:16:38 PM
"It's not so much an archery range," Dušan comments on the lack of distance for the targets, "as an archery near. I think even I could hit the mark."
Dušan looks at Wil's wistful gaze, "Well I guess I'm not one to smash one's drams. And having a fletcher on the premisses does make a certain amount sense."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday October 9th, 2016 3:49:51 PM
Lornak was initially on board with keeping the range in the building but after really considering the idea he changes his mind. "I was thinking a wooden dummy would have been a great thing to have to test our alchemy concoctions... " He says to Dusan. "...but I feel we should look beyond our needs and think of how much more good it would do for the citizens of Dirt City if it was a store.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Sunday October 9th, 2016 6:26:44 PM
"Are we sure we want an archery range in the store slot? Do we know if there is a demand for the business let alone anyone capable to run it? Maybe we build a private training area w/ archery range in the third floor?" Toston suggests.
Var (Tom I) Sunday October 9th, 2016 9:07:43 PM
"Maybe up on the roof?" Var says "If you guys promise to hit the targets and not let your arrows fall on to the street below."
Alizar (Tom I) Sunday October 9th, 2016 9:09:26 PM
"Hmm, yeah lets not do that..." Alizar says in response to Var's idea. "I Suppose we could keep the other to lots open, for now. See how things go with this... Tombo fellow before taking on more tenants."
DM Kathy Sunday October 9th, 2016 9:34:16 PM Wilford still has dreams of setting up his own archery shop and range. He calls Brice Tonloe over to discuss it.
"Well," Brice says, rubbing the back of his head. "Well, it's more than what we talked about. We talked about fixing up the second floor and building a third floor for you. But sure, we could fix up this shop for you, and it probably wouldn't be too much extra. What would you need?"
Of course, that's where the discussion bogs down. Dušan points out that it isn't much of a range, which is accurate. Toston wonders whether there would be enough demand for such a shop. He suggests a third-floor range, and Var suggests the roof. Alizar is in favor of keeping the storefronts empty for the time being, until you see how it goes with Tombo.
Meanwhile, Tombo hasn't seen the space yet, and isn't due for another few hours. Also, he hasn't agree to rent it yet.
[OOC: Someone asked before, but I forgot to answer. A reasonable rent on the storefront with the kitchen would be about 15 gold per month. The other storefronts would probably be around 10 gold each per month. Of course, you could charge more, to make sure you were only getting serious clients, or charge less, to give smaller businesses a chance.]
Brice clears his throat. "Well," he says. "It sounds like you still have things to talk over. If I may, however, I've prepared a few suggestions for the upper floors."
He unrolls some plans to show you sketches. "So. We could do a bedroom for each of you--eight total bedrooms--plus a kitchen and common area on the second floor. Then we would have several options for the third floor. Or, we could do a kitchen and a larger common area, plus two large suites, on the second floor, with six more large suites on the third floor. That way each of you would have extra room in your suite to do alchemy or display trophies or whatever else you wanted. Of course, that would also use up all the available space." He pauses, and looks at you for an answer.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday October 10th, 2016 3:03:40 PM
Lornak overlooks the plans that Brice uprolls. He is fond of the idea of having living quarters and a kitchen and common area all on one floor. "Would the the bedrooms have windows?" He asks. "I for one prefer my quarters dank and cold." He says.
His mind firms ideas about what the third floor could look like. "I believe an anteroom, lab, storage lockers, cells and a vault are in order. Perhaps a panic room or bolt hole(or both) hidden alongside the anteroom."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday October 10th, 2016 3:06:05 PM
"And most certainly a balcony connected to the anteroom overlooking the main street entrance."
(OOC-dont meant to co op any ideas I just want my two cents on paper)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday October 10th, 2016 8:37:12 PM
"I don't care as long as I have a nice room and some place for all you smart people to do your things." Asteria mentions with a shrug.
Var (Tom I) Monday October 10th, 2016 8:51:47 PM
"Will we have access to the roof? Would be nice to have a little open space.". Var says
Alizar (Tom) Monday October 10th, 2016 8:55:20 PM
"I think a nice comfortable lodgings would be appropriate," Alizar says, "A little room to read would be nice."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday October 10th, 2016 8:55:31 PM
Hmerrin looks over. "Looks nice," he says.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Monday October 10th, 2016 8:58:01 PM
"I don't need much space." Toston opines, "but then again I am smaller than the rest of you. I'd be okay with the communal dwelling on the second floor." The gnome responds.
DM Kathy Monday October 10th, 2016 10:15:21 PM
Brice listens and nods, but frowns a little at some of Lornak's suggestions. "Um...cells?" he says. "You mean like jail cells? With bars and things?" He adds, "and yes, the bedrooms will all have windows."
Var asks about roof access. "Well," Brice says. "We were planning a sloped roof, so that the rain and snow would run off more easily. We could do you a flat roof, but you''d have to take care, especially when it snowed."
"But," he says, "it sounds like you want your living quarters all on the second floor, so we can get started on that. There's time to decide what you want on the third floor."
He answers any remaining questions you have, then nods and heads back to work.
Tombo isn't due for another couple of hours. You could take a quick trip to try to find another tenant, if you want another tenant. Or two tenants, if you want two. You have time to clean the other storefronts out and make them look a little nicer, in case you do manage to find a tenant or two. Or we can just skip right to Tombo's arrival. Which would you prefer?
Var (Tom I) Tuesday October 11th, 2016 5:14:04 PM
"Oh..." Var says "I guess we should leave the roof as it is."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=10 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2016 6:10:08 PM
Lornak looks at Brice and plays off the request as if nothing was unusual about it. "Of course, cells." He says as he looks at Var accusingly. "Have you never brought a magical beast home as a pet?" (Bluff d20=10)
"You talky-talk folks can go round up some more tenants if you like. I'm gonna stay here and haul out more of this gunk."
The teen will work diligently on cleaning out the first floor until Tombo arrives.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday October 11th, 2016 8:12:36 PM
"I'm fine with whatever we do. We could use another vendor or two. Anyone up for further adventures?" At that moment Wil's amulet lit up. He fell to his cloaked knees and held his head. Several voices broke in and spoke at once. After an unbearable half a minute a shadow grows from underneath Wil's dark cloak and crawls up the darker corner of the building. Wil sits and looks up. The shadow is thin and average height. Long dark hair and a flared dark dress. "Mother?" The shadow threw up it's hands. "Willie!" Wil sighed.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday October 11th, 2016 8:32:27 PM
Dušan spent most of conversation trying fruitlessly to make his Prtigitation spell do anything for the mess. After waiting way to much time on the spell he begins with the manual labor as Hmerrin volunteers to clean while others go talk up potential clients.
Dušan attempts to hand his loose armful of detritus to Hmerrin, "That's what I always liked about you, Hmerrin, initiative! So, who should we talk to first?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Tuesday October 11th, 2016 9:09:44 PM
"Lets go see the merchants from the caravan!" Toston suggests.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 11th, 2016 9:44:49 PM
Asteria also offers to stay and clean. "I REALLY do not like talking to people. I'll be here with Hmerrin if you guys need me." She then begins to work on making the place look presentable before their guest arrives.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 11th, 2016 10:22:33 PM
Satisfied for now, Brice returns to the project. He and his brother can complete the second floor as discussed, frame in the third floor, and put on the roof without further consultation. Eventually, you will need to decide what all you want on the third floor. Besides jail cells and a lab.
Hmerrin and Asteria volunteer to complete the cleanup task while the rest of you go in search of tenants. You speak with the merchants whom you accompanied to Acid, and they do have some suggestions.
"Well, there's Tatarek Wyngh," says Lukas, the half-elf who acted as spokesman for the group. "He's a minotaur fellow, and I guess his family does a lot of business in the Taur Isles. They've sent him here to....well, I'm not sure, to be honest. But I know he's interested in finding a storefront."
You also speak with Andrit Nighthelm, the dwarf merchant. "I've heard about a crafter," he says. "Mazea Ironthane is her name. She used to sell her wares through a distributor, but they've had a falling-out and now she wants to open her own shop."
And, of course, you speak to Epria Gladstone of the South Main Halfling Ladies' Sewing Circle and Assassins' Guild. "Oh, yes," she says, "there's that nice human girl, Sunny Culpepper. She's looking for a place for her sewing school."
So, by the time you are done, you have three potential tenants and you know how to contact each of them.
Since that used most of the afternoon, you return to the building and rejoin Hmerrin and Asteria shortly before Tombo shows up. He tours the space, trying very hard to "hmm" and "aah" noncommittally, but it's pretty clear he likes the space very much.
"Well," he says. "And how much were you thinking of charging?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 1:12:37 PM
Lornak answers Tombo's question after the man inspects the space; "We would ask for 15 gold per month."
After hearing the options the group had for potential tenants Lornak is intrigued by the mystery of the Minotaur but thinks meeting the Dwarf should happen first if there was any chance to fill the crafters distribution needs with their Acid City merchant friends. "I think we should meet this Mazea in the morning." Lornak says.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 12th, 2016 4:54:22 PM
"You shouldn't pick something the Minotaur," states Wil's new temporary companion from a shadow on the wall. "Why is that mother?" "He could be looking to set up a criminal enterprise." Wil nods. "I would rather talk to someone who is clear on their intentions," Wil says.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 12th, 2016 4:54:22 PM
"You shouldn't pick something the Minotaur," states Wil's new temporary companion from a shadow on the wall. "Why is that mother?" "He could be looking to set up a criminal enterprise." Wil nods. "I would rather talk to someone who is clear on their intentions," Wil says.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:19:48 PM
"If the Minotaur is up to no good perhaps we should look into him?" Toston suggests "Not as a tenant mind you but maybe to potentially thwart whatever illicit trade he has going on? If he is innocent then at least we did our due diligence. I think a sewing school could be useful, myself. My mom was a seamstress." Toston Opines.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:49:27 PM
Hmerrin waits uneasily as Tombo inspects the place, and is relieved when the human-halfling takes a liking to it.
The conversation turns to the other clients. The teen tries really hard to picture living over a sewing school, but ultimately shakes his head in resignation.
As for the minotaur, "Geez, one guy says he doesn't know why the minotaur is here, and you guys already got him pegged as Marteaus in disguise." "You oughtta at least talk to all three."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:53:07 PM
Asteria gives a thumbs up to Tombo as he reviews the building, and hopes that he stays. Two breakfasts sounded pretty good to the barbarian, and she hoped the interesting man would choose to stay.
As for who to go to next, Asteria seems excited to check out the Minotaur or the crafter. "Minotaurs are cool, right? Besides, it will be cool to have dome ties with the Taurs! But, crafters are also cool." After throwing in her two coppers on the matter, the barbarian falls silent and waits for her group's opinion.
Var (Tom I) Wednesday October 12th, 2016 8:53:52 PM
"Sure, sewing sounds good. Nothin' that'll draw too much attention, teachin' a craft too, that's good for folks." Var says. "Crafter sounds like a good choice, too. Those would be my votes."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 10:15:58 PM
Dušan Greets Tombo when comes to inspect the place. After he leaves, he says to the group, "Well I think we're in agreement on Tombo. If these next three are just as good, we're going to have a tough decision on our hands."
DM Kathy Wednesday October 12th, 2016 11:37:53 PM
Tombo tries to pretend reluctance when you give him the rental price, but he is quite clearly eager to acquire the space. After some discussion, he agrees to the rental, pays you one month in advance, and hurries home to get his cooking pots.
No sooner had he left when you hear a cry for help nearby. A woman comes tearing frantically through the streets. "A doctor!" she cries. "A healer! Please, my son is hurt!"
"Show me where," Alizar says, and rushes to her aid.
[OOC: Rocky has decided to take a leave of absence from the Wold, so Alizar is going to leave your group for a bit.]
Once that excitement dies down, you move on to discussing other prospective tenants. Some of you are a little wary of the minotaur fellow whose business is unclear. Or at least, Lukas didn't remember what it was, and doesn't that amount to the same thing? Some of you have doubts about a sewing school, too.
But pretty much everybody agrees that a dwarven crafter is a fine prospect, so you go to call on her. You find Mazea Ironthane in cramped lodgings in the City Below. Her tiny front room smells strongly of leather, and there really isn't enough room in there for all of you. Judging from the half-finished projects scattered here and there, Mazea is a leatherworker.
She is a middle-aged dwarven woman, with a long braid composed of roughly equal parts red and gray hair. "Yes," she says with a brisk nod. "I'm looking for a place to open a shop. That Corver has cheated me for the last time! I'll make my goods there, and sell them directly to folks looking for quality leatherwork. You have a shop available?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday October 13th, 2016 11:41:27 AM
"Madam Ironthane, it just so happens we have space available." Lornak says. "We would charge 15 gold per month. Parts of our building are currently going through renovation but the space in question is ready to be occupied." He nods and smiles and gets to the pertinent question; "Would you like to see it?"
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Thursday October 13th, 2016 6:46:58 PM
"And its a darn sight bigger'n this shoebox," Hmerrin adds.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday October 13th, 2016 8:42:23 PM
Even though Wil lost the shadow version of his mother when they entered Below he didn't seem to be as confused as usual but still strange. He claps with excitement when they get a new tenant.
Var (Tom I) Thursday October 13th, 2016 8:55:03 PM
Var seems uncomfortable in the City Below as it is, so the prospect of squeezing into the small shop is doublely unappealing. Var waits outside, peering in though a window occasionally.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Thursday October 13th, 2016 9:00:53 PM
Toston being a gnome and a good deal shorter than the rest of his companions does not mind tight spaces. He enters the leather shop with his companion.
He doesn't really feel the need to add anything at the moment so he just stands in silence taking in the small shop and the displayed wares.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday October 13th, 2016 9:33:17 PM
Dušan casts reduce person on himself and joins those inside. He nods encouragingly to his companions dialogue unable to think of anything to add.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 13th, 2016 9:44:07 PM
Asteria stays outside, fearing that her bulky armor will take up too much space. She does, however, offer a small wave to the dwarven woman.
DM Kathy Friday October 14th, 2016 12:08:41 AM
[OOC: You're in Mazea's apartment, not her shop. She doesn't have a shop. Yet. :) ]
Mazea frowns when she hears the proposed rent. "That's a little more than I was looking to pay," she says. "And in the City Above, you say? Hmm." She chews her lip for a moment, then shrugs. "But I'll take a look at the place at least. Tomorrow morning?"
You set up the appointment and bid her good-day.
It is now about 6 pm. People are heading home for supper. You still have two prospective tenants you could visit, or you could return to Marsh House and resume your search in the morning. What would you like to do?
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday October 14th, 2016 12:49:59 PM
"Tomorrow morning shall be fine." Lornak agrees. "See you then, Ms. Ironthane" He bows slightly and shuffles backwards as to not elbow someone or something as he exits the Dwarf's shop.
"If that Minotaur fellow is up to no good as Toston suggests, we had best look on him when we have a full day..." Lornak says to his companions as he enters the street.
"I'm going to call on Sunny Culpepper and then have a late supper..." He says over his shoulder. He then starts to pull up his hood over his head. "...who's with me?" He asks and enters the crowd.
"Say, why'd you set the rent at 15 gold?" Toston asks, "Wasn't fair rent for the non kitchen spaces 10 gold?" The gnome asks Lornak.
"Also didn't Wil say his mother warned him of the minotaur? She seems to know things so I assumed her information was correct. Maybe we shouldn't be prejudiced, he could be up to benign actions."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Sunday October 16th, 2016 8:03:13 PM
"Sewing and supper," Hmerrin muses. "Works for me."
He shrugs at Toston's query. "My pa always said 'Ask high'. If they pay it, Golden. If they wanna talk down, you got room to bargain."
He give the gnome a grin. "Welcome to business"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday October 16th, 2016 9:24:44 PM
Asteria shrugs and decides to go along. "Lets go and check the sewer out. I don't have anything else to do, after all, and she sounds nice."
DM Kathy Sunday October 16th, 2016 9:30:02 PM
[I forgot to give you experience for the first scene, so everybody take 600 XP.]
Lornak sets off to find Sunny Culpepper, and most (or all) of the group follows.
There's some concern that the rent might have been set too high, but as Hmerrin points out, you can always come down later.
You find Sunny Culpepper living in a boardinghouse in Wardd's Ward. She is a human woman, very pretty, no more than 20 years old. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and her dress, though simple, is well-made and fits her perfectly.
"Oh, yes," she says. "I'm looking for space for a school. Sewing is what I know, so that's what I'll teach. Well, sewing and knitting and embroidery and so on. Then we can sell the things we make, and earn a little extra money." She smiles. It's a nice smile. "Where is the shop you have available? And how much would you want for it?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday October 17th, 2016 11:42:24 AM
Upon hearing Toston point out the amount he had quoted Ms. Ironthane, Lornak realizes his mistake. "It was a slip of the tongue, my friend. The space is smaller, therefore we should charge less. Thank you for putting me straight. I will remedy the situation by negotiating when we see her next."
"Up to benign actions..." Lornak says with a twinkle in his eye "...wouldn't that be tantamount to a misdemeanor in our illustrious Dirt City?"
Lornak meets Sunny Culpepper with a bow but is hesitant to engage her too in depth. "Miss Culpepper. We have space available, but I must ask; how has someone so seemly not been the subject of harassment by the elements of this city?"
Var (Tom I) Monday October 17th, 2016 1:11:07 PM
"Hullo." Var says so Sunny, as politely as possible.
Then, as to aid in the negotiations further, he keeps quiet.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday October 17th, 2016 7:47:25 PM
"Well, hello there." The soothing deep tones coming out of Hmerrin's mouth have not been heard before by his comrades in arms, but the teen doesn't care about them all that much.
Sunny Culpepper has this green eyed fellow's full and undivided attention.
"The place is fantastic," he assures her with a beaming smile. "Good sized and clean, in the City Above. 'Round the clock guard, and quiet, friendly neighbors. We were thinking around 12 a month. I'd be happy to give you a tour."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday October 17th, 2016 8:48:04 PM
Asteria gives a friendly wave, but stays silent for the most part.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Monday October 17th, 2016 8:49:12 PM
Toston is happy to see all the sewn items. For a while he is reminded of life on the road with his folks and grandpa. His mother was a seamstress after all and the place does smell a little like his childhood.
The gnome beams at Sunny while looking for a little knit cap he could wear. Once he finds it he picks it up and says, "Miss Culpepper how much for this cap?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday October 17th, 2016 9:52:10 PM
Dušan chuckles at Hmerrin's display, but isn't above putting on his best smile when Sunny looks his way.
DM Kathy Monday October 17th, 2016 10:28:35 PM
Sunny Culpepper makes quite an impression. Lornak asks how it is she doesn't get harassed. "Well," she says. "Well, I spent most of my time at the school. The Free School, you know. You can live there if you want, while you're going there, and I decided to. Live there, I mean. Things at home were....well, it was nicer at school."
[OOC: All of your characters know this, but the players may have forgotten. :) The Free School is the one run by the retired adventurer, Vorelle, and it is open to any Dirt City children who want to attend.]
"But I finished school," Sunny continues. "And I decided to open a school of my own! Except not free, because I couldn't afford that. But I thought if we could sell the stuff we make, that would help pay for everything. Anyway, I found this boardinghouse, which is a nice, respectable place, and I'm careful about where I go in the City Above and how I get there." She looks at Lornak. "And I do get harassed, a little, everybody does, but nothing I can't handle."
Toston asks about a cap. "Five copper," she says promptly. "It's a nice color, isn't it?"
Hmerrin turns up the charm, and Sunny seems to respond. "Well, aren't you nice?" she says, beaming. "Twelve gold is a bit more than I was hoping to spend, but if the store is nice, and really safe like you say, it's probably worth it. I'd love to have you show it to me." She returns Dušan's smile.
You are able to set up a time for Sunny to view the space in the morning, shortly after Mazea Ironthan is due to visit.
Your business here finished, you all head off for a hearty supper at your favorite inn, and a chance to further discuss the building and your strategy.
[OOC: You can talk about potential tenants, and also about what exactly you want to do with the third floor, which I don't think you've decided on yet.]
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday October 18th, 2016 11:15:39 AM
"You will always have our protection," Wil offers then begins to spin on one leg... why? just because.. :) (OOC: Did we decide to make the third floor a training floor with all sort of training stuff?)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 12:13:34 PM
Lornak is embarrassed by the person Hmerrin becomes in the presence of Sunny Culpepper and can only smile. To Lornak Sunny seems handsome, he guesses, for a human. He says nothing unseemly despite his desire to jab the youth. He continues; "I know of Vorelle and her efforts with the Free School. We will be pleased to receive you in the morning." Lornak bows slightly and takes his leave.
When the group sits for a meal Lornak asks; "Do you feel satisfied with these two prospects for tenants? Is there need to call on the minotaur?"
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday October 18th, 2016 6:59:35 PM
"Absotively," Hmerrin responds to Lornak. "In fact, I'm thinking about taking up sewing..."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 18th, 2016 8:01:03 PM
"I still think we should talk to the minotaur." Asteria says between bites of food. "We don't even know if he is good or not! I think it's worth investigating."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 8:36:57 PM
"As long as there's both horns on top of the head," Dušan gaze grows cold at the memory, "I have no problems with speaking with the minotaur..."
Suddenly disinterested in his meal, Dušan pushes his plate away and wishes he could do the same for the memories.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:05:42 PM
Toston fishes out 2 silver from his haversack and gives them to Sunny. "Keep the change as it is going to a good cause." he smiles
"I'm okay investigating the minotaur." Toston says
Var (Tom I) Tuesday October 18th, 2016 9:54:55 PM
Var stifles a chuckle at Hmerrin, and does his best to convey the sense of safety that the group hoped to provide the new Tennant's.
Later at dinner, Var asks "So will this be enuf to pay for upkeep and taxes and all that?". Around a mouthful of food he says"How does any of this work, I've never owned property before."
DM Kathy Tuesday October 18th, 2016 10:44:30 PM
Over supper, you discuss your tenants. Some of you are content with the two prospects you have, but some want to visit the minotaur fellow as well. But there will be time to make a final decision later.
In the meantime, Hmerrin is thinking about taking up sewing, and Var asks whether your income will be enough to offset the monthly costs of the building. You're not sure.
[OOC: Unless any of your characters have any experience in this area, I'm going to say you just don't know. Out of character, I can tell you that the rent alone probably won't quite cover expenses--but on the other hand, once your living quarters are complete you can stop paying 75 gold per month for Marsh House, so you'll probably end up ahead.]
You spend an uneventful night in Marsh House, and the next morning, you head to your building to meet with your prospective tenants. You find Tom Greenhand already there, hard at work in his new space. At least, you assume all those clattering pots and pans represent work of some sort.
You first meet with Mazea Ironthane. She is very difficult to read as she looks over the storefront, but by the time she finishes, she is shaking her head. "It's a nice place," she says, "but it's bigger than I really need, and 15 gold is more than I'd hoped to pay. I'll need to think it over."
About an hour later, Sunny Culpepper arrives. Unlike Mazea, she is an open book, who oohs and aaahs as she tours the shop. "Oh, it's very nice," she says. "Not the best neighborhood, but you say you'll have security here?" She listens as you describe the arrangements, and she turns to look at the shop again, biting her lip. "It's so nice," she says. "And you're all so nice." Yep, she was looking right at Hmerrin when she said that. "Twelve gold is a little more than I was expecting to pay, but....yes, all right. I'll take it!"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 1:59:52 PM
Lornak speaks about the space; "Madam Ironthane, I believe there has been a miscommunication of which I apologize. I am afraid I misquoted the proposed rent for this space. We ask a fixed sum equal to the amount of space. If you would like to share the space with another merchant you could split the cost." Lornak says thinking of the minotaur. "As it stands, it will be 10 gold per month."
Lornak lets Hmerrin speak to Sunny Culpepper. If he fails to inform her that the rent for her space would be equal to Mazea Ironthanes(Assuming the spaces are the same size) he will interject still baffled by his swoon; "Miss SunnyPenny, er Pepper, Culpepper." Lornak studders. "We would only require 10 gold per month, a sum equal to that of the space."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 19th, 2016 8:50:42 PM
Wil stands silently watching the action as a shadow catches his eye. Then another. They are not dangerous but that incident with his mother makes him a bit uncomfortable. "Are we being followed?" He says out of the blue. "There is so many shadows."
Var (Tom I) Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:07:57 PM
Upon arriving at the Tower, Var pokes his head into Tom's kitchen-in-progress. "Ho there! You find everything okay?"
The half-orc shrugs off Mazea's brisk attitude and thinks to himself that they can always find someone else to rent to.
"We'll be here whenever we're not off on business, which is like built-in security. Plus we've got a guard that'll be here whenever we're not around." Var says to Sunny in hopes to assuage her fears about the neighborhood.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday October 19th, 2016 9:21:09 PM
Toston is happy that the rent record was corrected and smiles at both Mazea and Sunny.
Toston pops into Tombo's pub and asks him if he has any food available at the moment after Sunny and Mazea are gone.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 19th, 2016 10:08:59 PM
Asteria is happy that Tombo has started settling in, and is even more happy to hear that Sunny is planning on staying as well. It is disappointing that Mazea doesn't want to stay, and she hopes that the prospect of a lower price will keep the crafter around.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday October 19th, 2016 10:26:48 PM
Hmerrin is all smiles and chuckles as he shows Sunny around the new establishment. In fact, he competely forgets about lowering the rent, and can only shrug sheepishly when Lornak has to step in to do so.
"That's why he's the numbers guy," he confides. "I'm just here for my good looks." The young man gives her a wink to indicate he's joking, sorta.
Oh, Right. Dirt City
DM Kathy Thursday October 20th, 2016 12:15:25 AM Lornak sets the prospective tenants straight on the actual rent. Sunny looks delighted. "Then I'll definitely take it!" she says. Mazea still looks thoughtful. "Share with another crafter," she says. "Hmm. That might answer. I know a few people. Very well, I accept."
So, your storefronts have all been rented!
Some of you drop in to see how Tombo is getting along. He quite clearly isn't open yet, and is just setting up his kitchen--unpacking boxes of pots and pans and ladles and dishes and--well, you're not sure what all of it is. Tombo is covered with dust and has a huge grin on his face. "Opening soon!" he says, in response to your queries. "I have to get set up, of course, and hire staff. You know anybody who needs a job, send 'em my way!"
When you step out of the soon-to-be tavern, you see a man waiting for you. He is a human man, well into middle age, short, bald, and muscular. Perception DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {On one of his fingers is a ring with a wolf's head on it}.
"Morning," he says. "You're the new owners." It isn't a question; he seems to know who you are. "Name's Boyle," he continues. "I've come to collect your tax."
Ethani d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 6:37:42 AM
5th level HP. Wow...two 1's in a row. Good thing that's not a healing roll!
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=20 ; d20+7=26 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 3:14:00 PM
"Good morning to you." Lornak says. There is something familiar about this human but he cannot quite place his finger on it. (Perception d20=20) "Tax?" Lornak questions. "And what kind of tax are we speakig about here? We are new to owning property and have not been informed of any obligation to pay,... who did you say the tax is owed to again?" He shrugs nonchalantly. "We are ignorant of such things." (Bluff d20=26)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 20th, 2016 7:52:37 PM
"Uh, hey. Who is this guy? Anyone know him?" Asteria didn't like this man, but she couldn't quite place her finger on what she felt so uneasy about. Waiting silently from the back, the barbarian waited to see how this would go down.
(Perception: 21)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+4=7 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 8:36:25 PM
Dušan looks up in Boyle's general direction, but the sun must be getting to him. He hardly notices the man at all. He has already walked past the man before he realizes that others are talking to him.
"Taxes? This doesn't seem right..."
Being caught off guard apparently left Dušan tactless as well.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=18 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 8:36:40 PM
"No Tax without representation," Wil says with a growl. "Don't tread on me, man. I am not a super fan of tax men. What is your intent?" Wil drops his hood, revealing his long braid and boyish, blood tinted face.
Var (Tom I) d20+10=12 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday October 20th, 2016 9:26:31 PM
Var squints at the man and his mood sours almost immediately. (Perception 12) "Oi, we won this fair'n' square in a trial, we don't owe nuthin'!" he snaps at the man (Intimidate: 22)
"So you're the taxman? Telling us how it will be? 1 for us, 19 for thee?" Toston asks
DM Kathy Friday October 21st, 2016 1:21:28 AM
You have questions for this strange man who seems to think you owe him.
"Street tax," he tells Lornak, affably enough. "See what it is, Dirt City's a dangerous place. 'Specially Above. The Houses make sure nothin' bad happens, and in return, people pay their street tax."
Dušan, Wilford, Var, and Toston react with varying degrees of hostility. Boyle holds his hands out. "Hey, now," he says. "No need to get all riled up. 'A course this is your property, and we ain't gonna take it. But we need to collect the tax, see? So that the bad stuff don't happen. It looks like a real nice building, and you're makin' improvements and all, so I know you don't want nothin' bad to happen. An nothin' bad will happen, so long as everybody stays real reasonable."
Toston speculates what the tax might be, and Boyle laughs out loud. "Nineteen to one?" he echoes. "Nah, that ain't no way to do bidness. Ten percent of your rents, off the top, that's all we ask. And, 'a course, we'll make our own arrangements with your tenants."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=25 ; Friday October 21st, 2016 1:09:49 PM
Still suspicious Wil adds, "So we are paying for protection? Is that what your saying?" "So somebody is trying to extort us? That is just unacceptable... I lived as a Grubber for almost ten years. I dealt with this everyday. 'bout time you 'al came around." Diplomacy: 25 Wil was very diplomatic but the subject was noticeably a sore one and he was getting worked up.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+10=18 ; Friday October 21st, 2016 6:25:16 PM
Asteria, unlike Wil, attempts a more violent approach. Placing one hand on her axe, she stares the Mysterious Man down.
(Intimidate: 18)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Sunday October 23rd, 2016 1:28:14 AM
"By whose authority do you collect this tax?" Toston asks, "Is it legitimate authority or is tax just a euphemism for extortion? If legitimate authority do you have some sort of statement that tells us how our tax dollars are being spent?" Toston asks
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) d20+2=9 ; Sunday October 23rd, 2016 6:42:36 PM
Hmerrin listens and waits. His friends are right, but the lad has a sinking feeling they're all gonna have to take watches every night they own this place.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=17 ; Sunday October 23rd, 2016 7:58:47 PM
"If indeed you represent a legitimate authority we will arrange management of the building tax as a whole..." Lornak says. "...please do not approach our tenants." (Diplomacy d20=17)
Var (Tom I) d20+10=30 ; Sunday October 23rd, 2016 8:22:31 PM
(Perception 30) Var looks at Boyle's ring again, and manages to put two and two together. "Oh." he says, "You're one of the Wolves."
Var chuckles and says "Maybe you heard about the troubles folks were having with the House of Silver a months back? We're the ones that took them out, so we're kind of a big deal."
DM Kathy Sunday October 23rd, 2016 10:14:41 PM Wilford asks whether this is really protection money. Boyle shrugs. "Some call it that," he says.
Asteria's glare does seem to unsettle him a little; he clears his throat and looks around, clearly making notes of easy exits.
Toston and Lornak are concerned whether Boyle represents a "legitimate" authority. He seems to have a hard time understanding the question. "Yes, I'm with the Wolves." He shows his ring, which has a wolf's head on it. "And this is our street, so we're the ones who get the street tax here."
Most of you have been in Dirt City long enough to know that, unfortunately, this is kind of the way things work. The Houses, in addition to controlling the territory near their own towers, also claim most of the commercial areas of the city. The question of who "owns" which particular streets is complex and constantly changing, but the Houses somehow manage to keep track of it all.
"You wanna pay for your tenants," he continues, "that's up to you. We'll want ten percent of their take as well."
Var points out that you guys are kind of a big deal." Boyle nods. "Pillars of the community, eh? Well, then, you ougtta set a good example and pay up real nice."
"Look," he adds, "if you don't got the money today, that's all right. You wasn't expecting me, and I'm a reasonable guy. Just tell me when you'll have it, and we're good."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=22 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 3:39:44 PM
"Probably when the building is finished." Lornak says to Boyle. "We'll let you know." (Bluff d20=22) He then bows his head and turns away.
Lornak is not happy with the presence of the strange man or whom he represents. When he is in the confidence of his companions he says sarcastically; "Great, more wolves..."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday October 24th, 2016 4:12:06 PM
Wil grumbles on about a tax man that he once met. "Not a nice guy... but should we risk setting off one of the houses?" He asks the others quietly. "It would be quite the adventure but may end up with us losing. I guess I'm a little rusty on the tax laws not having owned a business before." Wil loosens up a little bit. Still unhappy but not as hostile.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday October 24th, 2016 7:01:28 PM
Hmerrin isn't saying anything until Boyle is well out of the area.
The lad waits quietly.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+11=26 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 7:12:10 PM
"You keep away from our tenants!" (Intimidation D20 +7 +3 Touch of Glory +1 Guidance = 26) Dušan hollers at the Tax Man as he reflexively reaches out for the Wolds Blood with a hand still glowing from Touch of Glory. He stops himself just short of casting Doom on the man. Still burning with rage at anyone threatening his clients that were just promised real protection, Dušan stares the Tax Man down until anger simmers down to something more manageable. "We can talk more when the building is finished, but you stay away from our tenants... Or I'll look for you... Not the Wolves."
After the Tax Man leaves, Dušan apologizes to his friends for his outburst. "I'm sorry about over reacting, but We just promised our protection. I know we may not be ready to go against a major house right now, but I don't think we should let our tenants be involved in any way. If we pay, [b}We Pay[/b]. We protect our tenants. Not the Wolves."
Var (Tom I) Monday October 24th, 2016 7:36:36 PM
"Aye." Var says grimly, in agreeance with Dusan, "If we do cover 'protection' costs, lets be sure to tell Tombo, Sunny and Mazea, so's the Wolves don't try to Double Dip."
Var queries the group "Do you think we could call in one of our 'favors' with the House of Keys? to run the Wolves off?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday October 24th, 2016 8:52:22 PM
Asteria frowns and waits for the man to leave. Leaning in to her friends, she whispers so only they can hear. "Should we beat him up now or later?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20+2=21 ; d20+13=21 ; Monday October 24th, 2016 9:02:14 PM
"Let's just calm down." Toston says, "No need for anyone to do something they'll regret." The gnome smiles, it is as Lornak says, "We can discuss this matter when the building is finished and we would appreciate it if any dealings regarding this building or its tenants come to us." (Diplomacy: 21)
When Boyle is gone and out of earshot (Perception : 21)
"I think before we make a rash decision in this matter we speak with Boggs. We really need to know how Dirt City politics has changed in our absence. Especially with regards to this block. We need to know if House of Silver was the prior "owner" as far as street tax authority goes. If they were maybe we can fight off the Wolves and not tax this block. If this block has always been under major house control then maybe we figure out how far this block is from key territory & consider using a favor, although I am loathe to willingly coordinate with one of the houses. Maybe Boggs will have another suggestion" Toston opines
DM Kathy Monday October 24th, 2016 10:17:16 PM
[OOC: And I did it again. Everybody take 600 XP for Scene 2.]
Dušan warns Boyle away from the tenants. Boyle takes a step back and spreads his hands. "Whoa!" he says. "I said that was up to you, and I meant it. We don't care where the money comes from, long as it comes. Settle down."
Both Lornak and Toston suggest that Boyle return when the building is complete. He turns to look at the building, then turns back to you. "Nah, that won't do," he says. "You've got people moving in already. I'll come back tomorrow." Toston is especially persuasive, though, so at last Boyle sighs. "Fine," he says, "I'll come back next week. But you'd better be ready to pay your shot by then or there'll be trouble."
After Boyle leaves, Asteria asks about beating him up. Var reminds you of the favors you hold with the House of Keys, and wonders whether they could be of any help. Toston wants to speak with Boggs, and Wilford reluctantly concludes that maybe this is just the way things are.
What would you like to do next.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday October 25th, 2016 1:29:36 PM
"I'm not a fan of making enemies but I guess I kinda started it," Wil said as he replaced his hood. "I guess I'm itch'n to start some trouble somewhere. What's next on our agenda today. Do we have any adventuring to do? I wonder how that old, drunk priest is doing? I can't recall his name."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 4:52:43 PM
" I would hate to lose that favor, but if it gives us and our tenants autonomy. I believe that would be adequate reason to call it in." Lornak agrees with Var and Toston. "I believe a consultation with Boggs is in order. "Holiday's over, see need to know the pulse of the city..."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday October 25th, 2016 6:16:57 PM
Hmerrin watches Boyle leave, and then turns to his friends.
"Pretty sure they call 'em Great Houses for a reason, folks. We got waxed by a mob of nobodies not too long ago, and now we're gonna fight an entire House? Oh, and we can't run, 'cause that'll just get our tenants killed."
The fighter shakes his head. "We're toast. I say we pay the money, at least until we're a whole lot closer to being able to survive if we don't."
"Yeah, we need to see Boggs."
Var (Tom I) Tuesday October 25th, 2016 7:09:56 PM
"Aye, Boggs is 'prolly the best place to start." Var says.
"I wouldn't mind a chance to bust a'few skulls of the Wolves, but I think even the lot'o us would be a bit outnumbered." He says in an almost wistful tone.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 25th, 2016 8:26:46 PM
Reason finally gets to Asteria. "... I don't like it, but I don't want our people to be hurt. We need to talk to Boggs, then tell our tennats about our choice. I don't know if we can beat them all." She really doesn't want to associate with the bad guys, but the safety of their people came first.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 9:01:27 PM
"Like I said we need to know the lay of the land. If Silver did manage this block before we took them out than maybe we can reach some arrangement with the Wolves or Keys to take it over, by that I mean liberate it from the street tax. If not then we may just have to pay up for the time being unless the favor from the Keys can do something else here." Toston agrees
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday October 25th, 2016 10:47:43 PM
"Agreed. Boggs will want to hear about. this."
DM Kathy Tuesday October 25th, 2016 11:05:07 PM
After some discussion, you agree that Boggs is your next step. You meet with him at the CMTC office, and explain the situation.
He grimaces. "I wanted you to sell that place," he says. "Property ownership in Dirt City is more complicated than it may seem."
You ask him about who controls that block, but he honestly doesn't know. "The Houses keep track of all that," he says. "Each House knows their territory, and the bosses probably have a pretty good idea of what the other Houses control. But it isn't like there's some kind of central clearinghouse for this information."
You ask whether the House of Silver might have controlled this block. "Well, what did Boyle say when you asked him?" Boggs asks, and you have to admit that you didn't ask him (or you kind of asked indirectly, but he didn't answer and you didn't press). "You might want to talk to your neighbors," he says. "Other people on the block. They'll for sure know whether the Wolves have been collecting the street tax there, and they may know what kind of arrangement the House of Silver had."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 2:30:57 PM
"Your advice about the building was probably on the money, but we can't rent Marsh House forever." Lornak says. "I guess we will start canvasing the neighbors." Lornak turns to go and then stops. He patiently waits for more information Boggs can give about the lay of the land.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 26th, 2016 7:15:52 PM
Wil waits in the background. "Do we have enough canvas and wouldn't the neighbors get a little irritated if we covered them?" Wil asked with a smile.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday October 26th, 2016 7:59:11 PM
Hmerrin chuckles at Wil's joke, more than happy to accept a distraction.
And with that, the green-eyed fellow heads back to the street, to ask his neighbors who they're paying.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday October 26th, 2016 8:15:53 PM
"I think I originally wanted to sell as well, but now that I've met our tenants, I think we can do real good as an honest business in Dirt City above. It feels better than skulking around the Houses."
Dušan joins those canvassing chuckling at Wil's joke despite his better judgement.
Var (Tom I) Wednesday October 26th, 2016 8:51:36 PM
"Well... This is a fine mess." Var grouses, he then hefts a heavy sigh before continuing. "But, we did want to help out honest folk of the city. Maybe takin' a little heat offa some'o them might do some good. If'n we gotta pay, we pay."
The half-orc cracks his knuckles, "But if we find a way to clobber a few House of Wolves' thugs, well... more's the pity."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20+2=17 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2016 8:53:36 PM
"I'm in. Let's see what we can find out" Toston says. (Diplomacy: 17) Toston knocks on the door of their nearest neighbor and says, "Hello, we are new to the neighborhood. We came into the tower owned by the House of Silver and we were wondering if the street tax was always collected by the Wolves or if this block was under a different management when the House of Silver existed?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 26th, 2016 9:52:20 PM
"Yeah, let's see what we can find out." Asteria follows the group to talk to locals. "If push comes to shove, we might need to fight. I'm fine with that, but you strategy people will need to strategize before we do." She mentions.
DM Kathy Thursday October 27th, 2016 12:00:20 AM
You return to your building and begin asking around. You learn from the boardinghouse across the street and the ramshackle pawnshop next door to you that the Wolves do collect street tax on this block, and have been doing so for some time. "They ain't as much help as some of the other Houses," adds Mistress Kels, who runs the boardinghouse, "but they mostly leave us in peace, 'long as we pay up on time."
If the House of Silver had a different arrangement with the Wolves, none of your neighbors know about it. "I just assume they paid same as everybody," says Sour Jim, the fence. Er, I mean pawnbroker. "Buch a weirdos," he adds. Presumably, he means the House of Silver, and not you guys, though it's difficult to say for sure.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday October 27th, 2016 12:15:15 PM
When Lornak reaches the building after canvasing he raises the question on whether or not to call in the favor to circumvent the tax; "I'd hate to lose the favor from the House of Keys but do you think it will even prevent the Wolves from taxing us, or someone else for that matter?" He stretches.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday October 27th, 2016 2:15:13 PM
"I am not against a tax, per say," Wil says. "Just curious to where this tax goes. If it is only to line the pockets of the Wolves then that's a problem that needs to be resolved. I believe tax does serve a useful purpose when used correctly." Outside of that statement Wil waits for the others to talk.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Thursday October 27th, 2016 5:51:30 PM
"I say we pay, for now anyway," Hmerrin states. "We stay off the Wolves 'to do' list, and we buy ourselves time to come up with a better plan."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday October 27th, 2016 8:22:29 PM
"It doesn't feel right, but you might be right, Hmerrin. Evan if we call in our favor and our building goes exempt, that won't stop the Wilves from leaning on our neighbors and insinuating we're the cause. If, when we do this, we have do it right. So no one else gets hurt in the process."
With his piece said, Dušan leans back and tries not to sulk. Stewing on a problem he can't think of a solution does not sit well with him.
Var (Tom I) Thursday October 27th, 2016 8:59:15 PM
Var shrugs deeply. "I guess we pay. But I still say we pay for our new tenants."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 27th, 2016 9:06:20 PM
Asteria agrees with paying the tax, even though she is heavily reluctant about it.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20+1=4 ; d12=7 ; d20+2=19 ; Thursday October 27th, 2016 9:28:30 PM
Toston says, "We have until next week and we do have other resources. As a member in good standing with the WLA, I'm going to head to the chapter house and see if anyone there knows if the House of Silver had any sort of special arrangements with the wolves. Not saying we go for the same treatment but it's possible they might known."
Toston asks around the WLA, also checking out any sort of written documents they may have regarding turf in Dirt City.
(Knowledge[Local]:4) (Diplomacy: 19)
DM Kathy Friday October 28th, 2016 12:37:40 AM Toston asks his WLA contacts, but they don't really know much about the various Houses and the territory they claim. And they know nothing at all of any arrangements between the Wolves and the so-called House of Silver.
The rest of you reluctantly agree that your best course of action is to pay your "street tax," at least for now.
The Tonloe brothers continue to work on improvements to the building. By the time your lease on Marsh House is up, you should be able to move in here.
In the meantime, your new tenants move in and begin setting up shop. You didn't get the apothecary, or the fletcher, or the herbalist that some of you were hoping for, but you have a place to get quality leather goods, a group of tailors who might be persuaded to mend adventuring clothes, and a tavern serving delicious food. Not a bad few days' work.
[Everybody take 600 XP for this scene. A new adventure starts next week!]
Var (Tom I) Friday October 28th, 2016 7:51:17 PM
Var's not much of a carpenter. or Merchant. But he can lift heavy things, carry them to where they need to go, and set them down. So Var spends the intervening time helping the Tonloe brothers carry lumber up to the top floor, and helping the shopkeeps move into their spaces.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday October 30th, 2016 7:22:38 PM
"Well, I guess the only certainties in life are death, resurrection and taxes..." Lornak says. "Even if we cannot avoid playing it we should at least figure out what it protects us against, if anything."
Lornak pitches in and helps out in the building where he can. In the evening he checks on Vin at Marsh House and ruminates on how he will miss the place.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Sunday October 30th, 2016 7:28:42 PM
Toston spends his time helping their new tenants in cleaning up their spaces if any of them need help.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday October 30th, 2016 8:33:29 PM
Dušan does what he can to help the new tenants move in. He even manages to pretend everything is normal most days if the week. There was even one day he managed not to give the tax man an evil glare that threatened to ruin him and everything he knew.
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