I just had another thought regarding this adventuring group that might also be good for future story / game recruitment purposes:

What if we're party of a Companions of the ________ or loose guild of some sort, and that there are actually other "companions" scattered throughout Audalis. What if Alana was approached with a job offer and she actually sent out messengers for more than just the PCs... we just happened to be the only ones available.

I suggest this loose companionship approach because it will allow easy recruitment of additional players should you wish to expand the group or you need to replace a character (to due character death or a player needing to leave the game)... you simply come up with a reason for the character to exit the group, and the group goes to the nearest town and finds out that Billy-bob just so happens to be in the area and is looking for some adventure. The assumption is that (some of) the group has already adventured with Billy-bob before, so they know he's good to go.

It reminds me of those squad based games where you get to select 5 characters from a larger roster to round out your group and you change out the character for each new quest.

Anyway... just a thought.
Ayrn

While its out of character here, it's not beyond reason that players have heard rose speak of her wishes to truly own a foothold in the world form which she can influence change and do some good looking after those who seek aid.

I have intentions with future winnings / loot (and hopeful survival) to procure a base of operations and to indeed (using the guild outlines listed in the complete thief / guilds and organizations/ dm's guide etc etc etc) to buy / run an establishment from which we can call home. I've knocked around an idea of purchasing the orphanage and or a manor house from which a guild hall could be formed.

It would serve not only as say 'our' permanent safehouse and place of residence as needed, but would be a great crossroads for (using aryn's suggestions) other 'companions of the ______ or such to bring forth information future quests troubles etc. further adding to an ingame establishment in audalis history and aiding in perhaps furutre recruitment.

anywho it's just something I've been jostling around.. I always like to think big.

(obviously there's alot of stuff ot be done before anything like this is possible and likely alot of dm discussions / personal rp potential between adventures lol)

We could all be members of a large Mercenary Guild much like a Thieves Guild, Mages Guild or an organization much like the Harpers from Forgotten Realms.

Alana at the moment just happens to be the Guild’s agent in this town as such she was approached. She knew to send for us as whenever a Guild member enters a town they are required to sign in stating they are in town and if they are available for work.

Also this could explain why there are 5 humans and 1 Elf as we were the only Guild members in town she could call on. It also takes care of the leadership issue as we are not a full time party in the sense of one, but guildies that have worked together before. Plus it allows a little leeway in the story if say two of the characters do not like each other for instance say Crow and Alana, but they work together in game for the money.

Just my two cents

I have no objections to you being part of a Mercenary group that hires out for jobs, that is fine with me. I can work that in. Of course the reason that this group is pulled together here and now is because yes you are the closest members, and you all know this because you were on the mission that brought you to this city. You were all still here in the City and therefore available for this potential Job.

As for a name; how about the ‘League of Expendables’ ? I just like the ring of it.


Kaelyn – I like your idea for Rose’s future, that is doable, a bit premature at this point but certainly something she can strive towards and even reference here and there during the adventure.

I like single word names.. they seem to be strong and memorable..

Esoteric would sum us up nicely

I'm just having fun not really serious

So that ayrn junior can post

before the deadline. Right on time and farmin like a pro!

Great, looking forward to your post.

Sorry, a power outage shut down my computer last night. I just lost the "intro" bit... should have something up in an hour. Sorry for the delay.

lovely read over lunch. Thank you ayrn. and thanks for requesting more booze! <3

Wonderful post Aryn! All of the posts this week were great!

I should have a post up soon; I already started on it and just have to make a few adjustments and post it.

Something got deleted from my OOC section regarding compensation, I've add the request to the game board.
Thanks!
Ayrn

What is Ayrn's class?? He is the only one that I'm unsure of.

Also Ayrn's character asked about the Companions being allowed free access to the Library for one full year. Was that agreed to by the Librarian? You never said yeah or nay to that in your post.
Thanks.

Ayrn’s character, Nadya, is a Gypsy (Bard). One of my favorite classes I might add.

Actually, I didn’t address Nadya’s request for access to the Library because she never made it. Ayrn’s comments were OOC and were stated as such: “If it is your intention to move the story passed negotiations, then Nadya will make two requests…”
Since the group is still in negotiations, I figured I would let Nadya make those requests In Character. I realize that Nadya is dealing with some inner turmoil about where this quest would take her, some past history no doubt. That is why she didn’t make the request yet; she can make it in her next post.

Alana’s request is ok, in Nadya’s post she can make the initial request and then Alana can add her part. The order of the posts isn’t really in order they are necessarily asked in the game itself.

Thanks, Aryn, putting this game together! Looking forward to it!