Kelz
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 11:44:54 GMT -7
After leaving Alice's shoppe, Avarice wanders the streets, looking for signs of Polliver or any candidates for retainership. If Polliver is still in the city preparing for the trade caravan, Avarice will continue to observe him from afar, and tail him once night falls, if possible. If not, then after a few hours of wandering around Avarice decides to head to McGinty's to locate Lokiin and retrieve his things.
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 11:55:47 GMT -7
Wherever Polliver may be, he isn't wandering the streets. Eventually, Avarice heads to McGinty's where Lokiin is playing a game of darts with a muscular man wearing a hooded cloak. She appears to be beating him in sheer accuracy but his throws pack a punch that shakes the board.
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 12:31:13 GMT -7
Avarice approaches the pair, calling for drinks from the bar as he closes the distance. He waits until the game is finished before addressing the pair, impressed but not suprised that Lokiin is decidedly better in a game that requires accuracy in thrown objects. He hands both an ale when they've finished.
"Don't take it too hard... she's VERY good with her hands." Avarice guestures towards the man as he looks towards Lokiin and asks her, "Is he for business, or for pleasure?" Avarice addresses both of them at this point "If the latter, I'll leave you two to your game. However, if it's for the former, let us have a seat and discuss whether or not you're what I'm looking for."
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 12:37:42 GMT -7
Lokiin takes a sip from the drink and holds it in her mouth for a beat before she seems satisfied. She takes a real drink and then says, "Business. S'long as he's better at swingin' that thing than throwin' darts." She gestures to the contour of his weapon beneath the cloak, probably a sword(normal) or something of similiar size.
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 13:13:41 GMT -7
Avarice nods and beckons them both to follow him to the table. He waits to sit until after everyone else is seated, making sure to sit with his back to the wall and in full view of all of the doors within the Inn. He then snaps his fingers as if he just remembered something.
"Lokiin, I have a gift for you. Remind me when this business is done and I'll retrieve it."
Avarice looks upon the the man sitting across from him.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Avarice Alastoraii, Guildmaster of the Bounty Hunter's Guild here in Sweetgrove. I'm looking for a few worthy parties to serve in the capacity of Lieutenants within my aforementioned guild, as well as to accompany me as I require in whatever fashion needed at the time, whether it be as bodyguard or enforcer. Lokiin currently serves me in this capacity, and it is because of her reccommendation that you sit here before me now. That being said, before I determine that you're right for my purposes, I'll need to know your background. Let's begin with your name, and anything of note that you've been involved with in the last 6 months."
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 13:23:33 GMT -7
"My name is Evro. I'm not from around here." He adjusts the leather glove on his right hand(both hands are gloved in black leather), as if it bothers him, "I've never been involved in anything here in Sweetgrove, but I used to work for an organization that knew how to get results, and now I'm looking for the same kind of work." He pauses for a moment to collect his thoughts, "I have my own lash and manacles, and I have experience in taking people alive."
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 14:08:50 GMT -7
Avarice looks towards the mans hands.
"So you've some experience Bounty Hunting... that is definitely a positive thing. Do you have a condition that affects your hands? You seem to be fidgeting with them as you speak. Know that, regardless of your past transgressions, all that I care about is your dealings from this point on. So, be it a brand or a mark or symbol, you need not feel the need to hide it. In light of current events, a bit of levity would do me quite well. Duplicity at this stage of our arrangement would be disastrous, in more ways than one."
Avarice maintains eye contact with the man, ensuring that the implication is clear as to what will happen if he is not forthcoming prior to entering into an agreement with Avarice.
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 14:19:33 GMT -7
He shakes his head, "You are as shrewd as Lokiin said." He glances around and then pulls back his glove, revealing a brand on the back of his hand. The brand is a simple circle and marks this man as having been a member of the Iron Ring Syndicate, a notorious slaver organization.
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Kelz
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 14:36:53 GMT -7
"I see why you cover it. As I said before, I don't care what you were prior to now, as long as from this point on you're ONLY what I NEED you to be. Me speaking to you about morality would ring a little hollow, I think. If you don't agree, you should ask the man whose throat I slit after I waited for him to wake up... we all have darkness within us. All that I ask is that as long as you're associated with me, that part of you stays in the past. I draw enough bad attention with my appearance alone, I can't imagine it would be much better explaining you on top of that."
Avarice motions for him to place his glove back on, and then continues.
"What style of combat do you practice? I've met Bounty Hunter's whose methods vary greatly from mine own... what is yours? Which weapon/tactics do you favor? I must know that you'll work well as part of our growing assembly."
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 15:10:06 GMT -7
He puts the glove back on, "I typically fight with a two-handed sword and wear plate mail, going toe-to-toe with my quarry. These are just preferences, mind you. I'm capable of utilizing anything ever considered a weapon."
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 15:44:18 GMT -7
"That should fit right in. You say you favor the two-handed weapons, eh? I'd like a small demonstration of your abilities before we talk terms. Anyone built the way you are could claim skill, mind you... I prefer proof."
Avarice stands and heads out of the side door towards the alley next to McGinty's. As he exits the building, he unsheathes his longsword and walks to the center of the alley. When he reaches the center, he turns to face the man.
"Flat of the blade, of course."
Avarice flashes a smile and drops into a fighting stance.
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 16:48:35 GMT -7
The man follows Avarice out. Once he's in the alley, he draws a Zweihander from beneath his cloak. Currently, he's wearing boiled leather instead of plate mail.
Assuming a fighting stance of his own, he charges.
1st Round
Initiative - Avarice: [dice=6] Evro: [dice=6]
Declared Actions
Avarice attacks with his Longsword(2-hander grip) with the flat of his blade.
Evro attacks with his 2H Sword with the flat of his blade.[rand=89997462167006190277047079233767616071279206527622900729873584935]
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 16:50:01 GMT -7
(Oops, forgot the attack and damage rolls)
Evro strikes first: [dice=20] [dice=8] (-2 for striking with the flat of the blade)
Avarice follows up with a strike of his own: [dice=20] [dice=8] (-2 for striking with the flat of the blade)[rand=31258331643952175804516922968161259984361765444948866329387142737]
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Post by Danny on Dec 12, 2012 16:50:41 GMT -7
Evro swings and misses Avarice, then Avarice swings and misses Evro.
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Post by Kelz on Dec 12, 2012 23:56:51 GMT -7
Avarice smirks at the man, indicating a small modicum of respect as they both avoid the other's opening blows. Feeling strangely more powerful, Avarice feints left and swings low, aiming at the man's knee.
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