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.
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