"I say the group should sell the ring and split the gold; there will be much more interesting items, maybe even more valuable rings as we proceed, no?"
Amaruil looked at the half orc; she could not wait to get her hands on the gold and get a new armor and maybe even a better sword. She would definitely need it for the days to come.
As she was about to nod at Lionel and begin to walk, the newcomer spoke. Another wanderer who wanted to join? It seemed as if she was their lucky charm. And judging by the height of the stranger, he must have been an elf or a short human. With a bow. Amaruil hoped for the former as she watched the scene.
"I see I am out voted, I'll except that the ring with be sold", Lionel saids with difficultly and frustration, because he knows magic rings aren't as common as everyone thinks, and he just knows the ring must be special if the shop mage is willing to give so much to have it. "Amaruil, I'm ready to go when you are lead on when ready", Lionel's smile returns, though it seems forced.
Edited: Thomaslee on 23rd Jan, 2010 - 11:23pm
As much as she wanted to stay and satisfy her curiosity, Amaruil decided she preferred Lionel's offer of a purchase of her will. With a last glance on the hooded man and the rest of the group, she walked out with the human.
"So where do you wont to go first, my lady, the market square" Lionel asks.
ooc: I roll 21 counting Lionel's high intelligence. Amaruil roll 1d20 then add your intelligence mod (1). That's what the DM said for our game, and by me looking on D&D wiki.
Edited: Thomaslee on 23rd Jan, 2010 - 11:49pm
Namdar mentally keeps track of votes. "Three for selling the ring, one against, so there are three votes left of the core group - I guess the newcomers don't really get a say in this as it is from a previous encounter, but even Amaruil votes for selling - but I can imagine she would... Right now it's looking like the ring will be sold, but I'll abide by the consensus."
The hybrid man-orc looks somewhat glum. "But no one is giving their thoughts on whether we go north to the farm or take the caravan. We need to decide, while everyone is busy buying equipment and such, we need to be thinking about our future."
He looks at Beast and smiles wanly. "Good sir Beast," he says. "Your fondness for food is equaled only by your fondness for fight - as long as your arm remains strong in the latter, I'm sure we can keep you in the former."
Namdar hestitates to speak to the cleric Pundit, never having been terribly comfortable around religious types, except when they're directly useful, as in battle. He simply nods in acknowledgment, then looks on with some concern over Oliron's antics in the dirt, but rather than interrupt the man's heated conversation with his pack mule, the party leader again simply nods and walks on. Krusten also, he somewhat avoids, her manipulative, and to him, uncharacteristically forceful personality, making him uncomfortable, not quite knowing how to interact with her. Another nod.
Namdar looks for Gondrath but unable to see him, considers Amaruil, eyes narrowed somewhat cunningly. "And you, fair Amaruil, while your point is good, I'm afraid I can see my way clear to part with only some gold from the sale of the ring, but not a full share as per the other original members of the group, though if it is for a practical purpose, we shall see. I wonder what more you could want, in the way of gear? Perhaps a bow or sling or new sword, but your armor already surpasses mine, and you carry a shield, small though it may be. For an elf who moves lightly on her feet and with care, your bearing is that of a mercenary swordsman - where do your interests and abilities lie?" 'What is it with these pushy elven women?', he wondered.
He looks then to the newest "applicant", studying him every bit as much, moreso, than Amaruil, taking in his stance, manner of dress and his return gaze.
This Makonai Sharptongue figure seemed to act more like an inscrutable rogue than the wilds ranger as which his clothing and equipment identify him - but then rangers always were a curious lot. A firm but indifferent tone, and simple, concise point, no mincing of words or small talk, stating his skill and requesting to join; Namdar thinks to himself that such a person might prove to be a valuable asset, a no-nonsense troubleshooter, but worried that his detached air of near-arrogance could prove an issue - still...
Namdar nods slowly and curtly to Sharptongue, making sure to impress his own authority upon the newcomer. "As Lionel said, this group functions as a family as well as band of compatriots, for the mutual benefit and safety of each, and while I admire and value your precision and objectivity, I trust you are able to adjust your obviously usually solitary manner to a more interpersonal, cooperative kind, for all our sakes?"
The son of Kourosh peers over at the also fairly quiet Skedvick, another ranger, and wonders how much alike he and Sharptongue are, or were, what is behind Skedvick's current outlook on life - as he seems to be one of the more personable rangers, even moreso than Namdar's own mentor, though that man's affection showed in his actions more than his words.
Amaruil merely smiled at Namdar as she left with Lionel while the half-orc was still talking to her. Yes, perhaps she was getting too greedy, but well! That was her problem.
"The marketplace, of course." she answered when the human asked, feeling confident.
Makonai pondered to himself for a moment. "Yes. I shall oblige thine wishes to defend my....associates. Should any arise against me, be it beast or man, they shall parish at mine hand." He replied cooly, eying the small, female elf as she sized him up. A current of tension buzzed in the air. They obviously questioned his motives. But to Makonai, this meant nothing. His motives were his alone. He would tolerate his cohorts as long as they didnt interfere with his goal. He shrugged and joined the band silently.
Edited: makonai on 24th Jan, 2010 - 12:57am
* Krusten is excited about the amount of gold she will get in order to better equip herself but she is at the same time weary with the 'strange' characters who are becoming part of the group, especially those who unafraid to announce their thieving abilities. *
"Sell the ring already..."
* Krusten declares while tapping her feet - arms folded - waiting. *
Edited: Krusten on 24th Jan, 2010 - 1:56am