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by waysoftheearth » Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:40 pm
tonneau wrote:
"Well...it was nothing really..." begins Gustave between mouthfuls of bread, "...the brigands you refer to as Saxxons's men set upon us while we were travelling to Ket as, it seems, is their wont."
He pauses briefly for dramatic effect, clearly enjoying himself (and stuffing down another tasty wad).
"Alas, they failed to take into consideration the considerable ability and determination of our little band - and in particular our man Dieter here" he adds, indicating the fighting man (caught with gravy issuing generously from the side of his maw) with a graceful sweep of his hand.
"Of course Dieter was not alone", he continues, "and I myself dispatched several of the brutes", he adds, stabbing at the air with effect for the ladies present.
"I am afraid it cost them several of their number and, as I believe I have already mentioned, a little coin."
His face then turns grave. "We left some of our own in the hills too, and as you can see, are in some poor state ourselves."
"Of course that was until we happened upon you delightful people!" he finishes, biting on another crust and grinning with satisfaction.
[f=32]
Golgildir the Elf Medium (MV 12", AC 9, HD 1, hp 1/1, AL N) great cloak,
lantern; spells: color spray; scrolls: sleep, sleep, charm person
Hirelings: Georges;
torch[/f]