Part 1 - The Search for a Cure

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 10/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

 

Bella kept her focus on the mushrooms, ignoring Val for now.  As soon as they had enough mushroom, she suggested that they would get out before the last darkmantle or the big wolf would decide they could make a nice meal. When they were away from the ruins of the monastery and it turned evening, she would look out for a good campsite where they could rest, check things out and maybe try some darkmantle, if it turned out good.

 

OOC

 

[Rakle]

 Flint

"You can try it after we make camp for the night. We can leave now and get as far as possible from these ruins"" he offers her his hand. "C'mon Let's go."

 

 

Actions

perception(1d20+9 9 18)

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9/9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  2/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5 per day

Feat: Selective channel

Spells: Bless x 2 1 True strike x1

[hoverfrog]

Rawanne, level 1 half orc sorcerer Serpentine Bloodline
HP: 6/6, AC: 11, tAC: 11, ffAC: 10, CMD: 10, Init +6, Perception +0

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"Squid lay eggs, don't they?" Rawanne wasn't entirely sure but surely eggs would be easier to eat than rubbery tentacles. Not that she was particularly hungry at the moment.

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Actions

Move action: 

Standard action: 

Full round action: 

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Show Spells

~Cantrips~

Acid Splash

Daze

Mage Hand

Message

 

~First Level~ 1 of 4

Burning Hands

Charm Person

 

Edited January 29 by hoverfrog (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

Valeria struggled for a few moments in finding something appropriate to package and transport the butchered meat in, then finally gave in to the idea of tying it up in a length of rope and wrapping it in her cloak before placing the bundle into her backpack. Oh well, she'll just have to wash the stuff thoroughly when they get home.

 

With the next meal ready to be rinsed and roasted, she wiped off her hands and fell in with the others, quietly weaving her fingers in between Flint's.

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions

[CharmingSatyr]

The Search for a Cure - Post 46

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The team gathers their things and depart. Behind them, Droskar's crag looms menacingly above them. His temple and its undiscovered secrets tantalizingly just out of reach. And, though it can't be seen, from the shadows the more sensitive of the group can feel the anger-fueled gaze of someone watching their departing backs from the depths of darkness. Without words being exchanged, they quicken their pace, wanting to put as much distance as they can between themselves and the temple before it becomes too dark to travel safely.

After nightfall, after camp is made and watches are set, Bella pulls the kobold's map from her pack, inviting the group to help her decipher the cryptic symbols. Now that they have time to figure it out, they are able to puzzle out most of the meaning behind the kobold's notes. Most symbols signify the location of things that would've been important to the kobold -- food, water, herds, and caves.

Two areas, however, capture everyone's attention. South of their position, a cabin -- apparently someplace the kobold was interested in robbing some time in the future. And near that, a dark cloud filled with angry faces, with open mouths and sharp teeth. Clearly some kind of hazard that he wanted to remind himself to be cautious of.

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

As soon as they came across a body of water, Valeria unpacked the land squid meat and gave it a good rinse and scrub, making sure that the flesh was good for consumption. She was no good at any of that map stuff, so she focused on collecting some ingredients and preparing their next meal.

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions Survival

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 12/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

 

Bella was working on the map, adding some notes to translate the map to what she knew of the area. Knowing locations of caves and food, even if it was what a kobold thought as food, could always be useful. When she was back in town, she would see to get her own map and add the locations on that, but for now it would have to do. She looked up to see Val clean the darkmantle she had taken.

"You're really serious about cooking that thing," she remarked.

 

OOC

 

Edited February 5 by farothel (see edit history)

[Rakle]

 Flint

It was nice to get out of those ruins and be back in fresh. Flint's mood improved the further they got from that place. After they made camp, he unleashed a wave of healing since the day was nearly over.

"Could that cabin be the witch's location? That location is remote enough for it." he comments on the map

 

 

Actions

channel

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9/9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  1/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5 per day

Feat: Selective channel

Spells: Bless x 2 1 True strike x1

[CharmingSatyr]

The Search for a Cure - Post 47

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Feeling elated at overcoming the temple and its many obstacles, Valeria goes all out with the group's dinner, making a celebratory feast with many of the ingredients they've gathered so far. Braised wolf haunch in spicy eel sauce; grilled eel, onions, and carrots wrapped in endive; and fire-roasted potatoes. She used up most of the fresh ingredients that they packed or foraged along the way, but to reward themselves for a harrowing journey would be worth the extra effort hunting and foraging as they made their way further south.

Bella, Flint, and Rawanne, putting their heads together, decipher as much of the map as they can manage. They plan a trail heading south towards the isolated hut or cabin or house on the kobold's map. With no other clues, they figure if it's not one of the places that they're looking for, maybe the occupant -- if there is still someone living there -- will be able to point them in the right direction.

Game Mechanic/Mastery Stuff

Next post will fast-forward you guys closer to destination #2, skipping a few days of travel. If there's something you want to do before journeying, or some particular way that you wish to travel, now is the time to indicate what that is. You are, of course, welcome to roleplay your dinner around the fire or making plans.

Edited February 27 by CharmingSatyr (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 12/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

 

"Probably," Bella said, "I'm not sure but it's the only lead we have, so we best check it out."

She would try the foo.

"Not bad at all. Apparently darkmantle is edible."

 

OOC

 

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

After all that with fighting kobolds and wolves and all the other things, Valeria knew that a big feast was the least this group deserved… Especially Flint — not that she'd play favourites or anything…

 

So with the ingredients on hand, she concocted something as close as could be called a feast. And, as promised, she tasted the land squid first — which, of course she would, she's the cook after all! What cook would serve an unfamiliar dish without first tasting what they're making as they season?

 

And so after not actually falling over dead, she served up thee meal and sat down to eat with everyone, joking mildly about the fact when Bella brought up the point, "Oh no, I'm really an apparition of Valeria, the body's keeled over back there still foaming at the mouth. Food poisoning, poor thing. Could be wrong but I figure it took oh… just about four minutes?"

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions

[Rakle]

 Flint

After spending the day in the dark , it was nice to be eating a real meal by the campfire. "mmmmm. This is very good" He compliments Valeria after he takes his first several bites. It was nice to have a real cook on this trip. Much better than some drover cooking beans with bits of dried pork.

"Four minutes to live? Tis a pity. I was thinking that the cook deserved a kiss for creating such a meal with our limited supplies, but I guess we are too late for that." Flint quips. "Maybe Pharasma would allow it to happen before she sends our spirits to their next destination. "

 

Actions

 

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9/9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  1/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5 per day

Feat: Selective channel

Spells: Bless x 2 1 True strike x1

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

"You can get there in four minutes right?" Valeria made a rather racy suggestion at Flint before slurping up a particularly long piece of tentacle, but couldn't help herself bursting into laughter shortly afterward.

 

After a satisfying meal and some lovely banter, Val listened to the others as they went over the plans for the next day, and took her watch as she had done the night before, keeping her eye out not only for trouble, but for any nearby fruit trees to score an easy breakfast in the morning.

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions

[Rakle]

 Flint

"More time is better, but I can rise to the challenge of four minutes. " he replies to the laughing woman. After the meal but before the evening watches begin, he will pull Valerie into the shadows for the promised kiss.

 

Actions

 

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9/9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  1/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5 per day

Feat: Selective channel

Spells: Bless x 2 1 True strike x1

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 12/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

 

"Get a room already," Bella said, "some of us can see in the dark."

With a chuckle, she would turn back to the map to make sure she knew the direction before they would head out.

 

OOC