Dannylonglegs Posted March 17, 2013 Author Posted March 17, 2013 Karie could tell Nessa and Drake were going to put the scheme in jeopardy. "You will have to excuse two them. They're mercenaries. These men and the little elf girl here are my bodyguards. I honestly can't stress how safer I feel having bodyguards around! They often blurt out things. He used to be a high ranking officer in the Dastan army, she saw some traumatic stuff at the battle of High Pass. Post war stress and all. I believe if we've all signed we'll be seeing Marty now, so if you could point us in the right direction we will be off. Pleasure talking to you! As for the deposit, I'm low on gold so here's 3 gold coins. Put it under the name Rosalindt will you? Tata!" Karie dragged Nessa off by the cloak to the side, motioning Drake to follow. She whispers as loudly as she can, frustration in her voice. "Just what the hell do you two think your doing?! Drake, just shut up, you aren't qualified for negotiating unless you use that blasted diplomatic air you have! Nessa, my god so help me I want to throw you over the bridge we passed! Because of me we know where Marty is, who's spreading the rumors, and that there are multiple informants! Did you think about that? This whole lie has got us to where we are now, so shut up, shut up, oh my god shut up!" "Well, do try to keep your men under control." stated the Banker, very flustered, returning an object he had picked up to its place behind his desk. "Just... just go see Marty now." he finished, moving some papers around, and depositing Karie's 3 coins. "He's in the open vault down the stairs and at the end of the Hallway." "Actually, I have no idea. It's probably just a made up word to be used as an insult, or maybe it's some kind of slave." Drake looked around worriedly. He then turned to the Banker. He then put on a stereotypical British accent. "By the love of a deity, my good man! Don't you feel sympathy for me? I've gone through much and seen many people killed and it isn't very pleasant, mind you. My entire village has been killed and my king has been kidnapped! And it was all because of orcs. I feel ashamed of myself. I never should have made that deal with the shady looking druid guy." Drake sighed. If he had the ability to erase all of the mistakes he'd ever made, that would be number 1 on the list. The banker sighed. "Look, I'm sorry the war affected you so, but that's no reason to threaten to torture me when I had just explained the prosecution and fear we're forced to live under to your employer. I hardly think that being a veteran justifies treating others like prisoners of war." he finished, looking disgusted. Quote
Kintobor Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 "Alright, thank you so much, we'll see you in a bit!" Karie replied. She takes her bodyguards in the direction the banker told them. Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 4 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 14 Equipment: Dagger (WP:4) *poisoned* Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1) QM Note on the Spider Coin: At the end of the quest it can either be kept as "Spider Coin" or added into your purse if you still have it. It is not counted as gold currently. "Alright, thank you so much, we'll see you in a bit!" Karie replied. She takes her bodyguards in the direction the banker told them. "Alright." sighed the Banker. The group, at each-others throats, descended the set of stairs that lead to the vaults. At the end of the Hallway, they found one vault left open. Within the very large secret room, the party could see several rows of pews, rich-looking candelabras, and a variety of Mercutio-related symbols and relics. In the center of the room, counting a very large pocket of gold, stood, alone, the man the party all assumed to be Marty the Face... And they could tell why he was called "The Face." His high-cheeks and perfect button-nose appeared to be carved from marble by a godly statue-maker. He had dark, well-defined eye-brows and silky, chin-length black hair. He sported an aristocratic goatee on his strong, masculine chin, and wore a debonair grin. He was clearly human, but he was quite handsome, and charismatic looking. When the ladies in the party pulled their gaze away from his face, they saw he was wearing a rather rich-looking outfit under tight leather armour on his slender but muscular frame. "Oh, Hello," he stated pleasantly, looking up from his work, smiling with his pearly-white teeth, "And who might you be?" Edited March 18, 2013 by Dannylonglegs Quote
Kintobor Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "Let's not do anything stupid. Marty isn't the informant, so let's not go about looping heads off." Karie whispered to everyone in a serious voice before they entered the hall. Karie was impressed with the ornate decorations adorning the room. Whoever Karie was more interested in Marty. She now knew why they called him Marty the Face. "Marty, I presume? Bridgette Rosalindt. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. You are the head of this church?" Edited March 18, 2013 by Kintobor Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 "Let's not do anything stupid. Marty isn't the informant, so let's not go about looping heads off." Karie whispered to everyone in a serious voice before they entered the hall. Karie was impressed with the ornate decorations adorning the room. Whoever Karie was more interested in Marty. She now knew why they called him Marty the Face. "Marty, I presume? Bridgette Rosalindt. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. You are the head of this church?" "The pleasure is all mine," he said in a charming voice, kissing her hand. "I'm not the head of the church, but I work for it." he said humbly. "I occasionally deliver sermons on trade, and I'm always there for the priests when they need a consultant, or the people who worship here when they need information on business and such. So many people know me, you could say I'm the face of the organization." he chuckled, pushing the coins he was counting into a large black silk bag. Quote
Kintobor Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "Well I can certainly see why!" Karie said a little girly. My god was this man a stud! "And what organization would that be? The church?" She looked about to ensure only Marty could and the rest of the party could hear. "I'm a cloth merchant from Dastan, and I've heard about the takeover. What do you know of this?" OOC: Everyone, don't do anything stupid, we've almost got our info! Edited March 18, 2013 by Kintobor Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "Well I can certainly see why!" Karie said a little girly. My god was this man a stud! "And what organization would that be? The church?" She looked about to ensure only Marty could and the rest of the party could hear. "I'm a cloth merchant from Dastan, and I've heard about the takeover. What do you know of this?" OOC: Everyone, don't do anything stupid, we've almost got our info! The man chuckled pleasantly at the compliment. "Yes, the church of Mercutio, and my own Information gathering and selling crew. If you'd like to talk business, we should go out in the alley right outside the Bank. My informants meet me there when I need them. We can go there now if you'd like." He finished what he was doing at the pedestal and stepped down. "Yes, that would be great." replied the awe-struck Party leader. "Alright." He said, smiling and leading the crew out of the Vault, passed the Banker who smiled at the Marty and the group, and out of the bank into the alley. The Alley was dark from the clouds circling overhead, but it hadn't yet started raining, much to the painted lady's relief. "So, you're from Dastan, right?" Asked Marty conversationally. "Fine country... But, I guess you came here for business. 50 gold and I'll tell you everything I know about the takeover, including my sources." He said politely, but officially. "I always tell the truth, and I always obey my clients' wishes." OoC: You'll get back all the money you've been spending to get people to talk fairly soon I think. I'm not going to rob you blind and not reciprocate in enemy loot. Edited March 18, 2013 by Dannylonglegs Quote
Vash the Stampede Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Dreyrugr looked at his own meager amount of coins hoping his fellow hero's had a bit more gold on them than himself. A poor rogue. What the heck? Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Marty really had a face and for human proportion he must have been quite handsome but Nessa cared not much: it was just a human! When they left the bank Nessa pulled her cape closer because of the upcoming storm had cooled down the air to low degrees. Her body shook and goosebumps were covering her skin. Finally they had reached a decisive point in their quest when Marty offered them the information they needed. "50 gold? That is quite an amount. I hope it is worth it what you'll tell us." Nessa looked into her purse. There was only one coin left. She loosened a little bag from her belt, put her coin into it an passed it around the group so that they could collect the money they needed to pay Marty. Inventory Alms bag: 1 gold Edited March 18, 2013 by herrJJ Quote
xxlrocka Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Drake looked cautiously. He wondered how many coins he'd need to put in the bag. OOC: Yeah, can I put as much as I want in? Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Drake looked cautiously. He wondered how many coins he'd need to put in the bag. OOC: Yeah, can I put as much as I want in? OOC: feel free as long as we reach 50 gold Edited March 18, 2013 by herrJJ Quote
xxlrocka Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 OOC: Oh, okay. But don't all of you have more than 50 gold? Drake felt generous so he put 20 gold in the bag. Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 OOC: updated bag Inventory Alms bag: 21 gold Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 Just as a refresher on how much gold everyone has, here's the stats: Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 4 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 14 Equipment: Dagger (WP:4) *poisoned* Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 8 Power: 14 (Lvl. 8 + WP: 6) Defense: 1 Health: 13 Gold: 0 Equipment: Croise Bow (WP: 6), Leather Armour (SP: 1) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Ahlms Bag (21 gold) Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 5 Knight Power: 10 Defense: 2 Health: 15/15 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 271 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 12 Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5) Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11) Gold: 4 Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood Inventory: Potion, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx2, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 12 Mage Power: 21 (12+8+1) Health: 16/16 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 3 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "I realy hope you honor the fact that I gave everything I had for this quest and act accordingly!" Edited March 18, 2013 by herrJJ Quote
Kintobor Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Karie looked at Nessa with a bit of a blank stare. "You talking to me?" She shakes her coin pouch out, putting all 14 of her coins in it. She felt a little ripped off, but a paycheck is a paycheck. "I hope your an honest man sir, because I have reasons not to trust people." She thought about what happened at Luminous Passage and hoped Marty was as honest as he was handsome. Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "I am talking to this group of heroes, Karie. Probably none of your business, ey?" Nessa started to count the money in the bag. Inventory Alms bag: 35 gold 'Why are you acting like this? I don't understand you, my little Nessa. What is wrong with you? What is bothering you?' 'You are doing great as a leader. Go on and seize the power YOU deserve! And noone else... just you... your power... ower... wer... er' Edited March 18, 2013 by herrJJ Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 4 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dagger (WP:4) *poisoned* Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 8 Power: 14 (Lvl. 8 + WP: 6) Defense: 1 Health: 13 Gold: 0 Equipment: Croise Bow (WP: 6), Leather Armour (SP: 1) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Ahlms Bag (35 gold) (Just 15 more gold and you're good to go! Drake?) "As I've said before, and as I say to all of my clients, ' always tell the truth, and I always obey my clients' wishes.'" Smiled Marty. "I'll tell you everything you don't know on the subject of the Takeover, and I'll tell you my sources as well." Quote
Vash the Stampede Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Dreyrugr chucks in all 4 of his coins. The rest of us are broke. Drake has to pay the rest. Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 Dreyrugr chucks in all 4 of his coins. The rest of us are broke. Drake has to pay the rest. Dreyrugr chucks in all 4 of his coins. The rest of us are broke. Drake has to pay the rest. I'll just assume he pays it and get on with it then. Karie Alderflask (Played by Kintober) *Party Leader* 22 year old Human Rogue, lvl 4 Power: 8 Health: 10/10 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dagger (WP:4) *poisoned* Inventory: Potion (4), Mead (2), Remedy (2), Venom, (1) Smoke bomb (2), Lightning bomb (1), Telescope (1), Bedroll (1), Heirloom Dagger (WP:3), Map of Brendenton (1), Spider Coin (worth 1 gp) (1) Nessa Anárion (herrJJ) 59 years old female elven Ranger Level 8 Power: 14 (Lvl. 8 + WP: 6) Defense: 1 Health: 13 Gold: 0 Equipment: Croise Bow (WP: 6), Leather Armour (SP: 1) Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Drake Flamerobe 25 year old male human Level 5 Knight Power: 10 Defense: 2 Health: 15/15 Ether: 0/0 Gold: 260 Equipment: Greatsword (WP:5), Shield (SP:2) Helmet Inventory: Torch(WP:3), Potion, Phoenix Essence, Tonic, Shovel, Bedroll Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Rogue Level 12 Power: 17 (Level 12+Weapon 5) Health: 18/18 (Rogue Base 7+ Level Bonus 11) Gold: 0 Equipment: Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), Psuedos Hood Inventory: Potion, Venom x2, Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Remedy, Grand Potionx2, Smelling Salts x3, Amethyst, Shuriken (WP:5), Mead Amorith Marvelo (Played by legobodgers) Level 12 Mage Power: 21 (12+8+1) Health: 16/16 Ether: 16/16 Gold: 0 Equipment: Dual staff (WP: 8) damages 2 enemies in one hit Inventory: Fang Dagger (WP: 5), opal (ice), ruby (fire), garnet (earth), diamond (light), amethyst (darkness), 7 potions, 9 tonics, 3 remedies, 1 elixir, 3 nostrums, 3 mead, holy bomb, ice bomb, smoke bomb, shovel, bedroll, 3 bones, jo-no tree seed With the steep price of 50 gold collected from the 5 party members, Marty took the alms bag from Nessa and thanked her politely. "Wonderful," Stated Marty. "So, what do you know about it already?" he asked. "I'd be interested in hearing how much of this information is already on the streets. Stop me when I tell you something you didn't already know." OoC: Say "keep going" or "stop" to get more info or tell him that what he's told you is new information as applicable. He began. "Tomorrow the lord is passing a new law that will allow only a certain company to purchase cloth from the vendors and artisans of Brendenton." Quote
herrJJ Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) "We heard this by several sources. I think it has to do with the market crash and bringing economics back up. Do you know by chance who is behind that company?" Edited March 18, 2013 by herrJJ Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 "We heard this by several sources. I think it has to do with the market crash and bringing economics back up. Do you know by chance who is behind that company?" "Ok, good. I figured that would be everywhere at this point. Did you know that the Hinckwell Company is the company behind it?" Quote
Kintobor Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 "No, we weren't. What else do you know surrounding this?" Just a little longer Karie, and then we'll be out of here... Quote
Dannylonglegs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Posted March 18, 2013 "No, we weren't. What else do you know surrounding this?" Just a little longer Karie, and then we'll be out of here... "And did you want to know my source then? Do you know of the Po brothers?" He asked, eyeing the party to determine whether or not they'd heard the name before. Quote
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