@Scarescrow your best bet is to wait for a Town with a Blacksmith and use your Darkstone to upgrade. You could pick up some speciality ammo from the General Store, that will last the entirity of the next adventure. I don't think there are any locations in this town that sell upgrades unfortunately :c

@duskshine749 I wound say he probably has 1 Unwanted Attention at all times because of the way he looks, yeah :D

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Once a camp of debauchery, things have changed ever since the Sheriff moved to town. While it still has a few dodgey back alleys and a sleezy saloon, the crime level here has dropped substantially since the camp was origionally founded - perhaps in part due to tales of the Scarlet Shadow popping up nearby. Things have been hard ever since the bridge burned down, but Dustnook happens to be a stop on a well travelled road. With a fort in a couple day's travel of here, they often find themselves witnessing soldiers passing through. Perhaps today was like any other, in that regard...

@Scarescrow Scare, the Law Holder gains the Mutation: fused with Darkstone. The 7 Darkstone he is currently carrying becomes fused into his skin and cannot be sold, lost or used. You must continue to roll for corruption for these darkstone at the end of the adventure. Note: future darkstone you aquire does not fuse with you. Spend a determinaton to reroll this Mutation result? I would reccommend it personally, but up to you :D

@DeadBeatWalking Hawkeye Harold has an uneventful night at the campsite and sleeps peacefully.

@rocketrobie2Making friends in camp, Father C learns a few new tricks to keep him alive down in the mines. He gains +1 Max Health.

The rest of the party sleep in the luxury of the run-down hotel in the center of town.

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They started cresting the ridge at dawn. The last remnants of their division, bloodied and wounded, some of them still screaming from the otherworldly horrors they've witnessed. Barely making it into town, one of them mumbles incoherently about their failed battle nearby. The Doc's tent is overflowing - Camp Dustnook simply doesn't have the infrastructure to support this sudden influx of wounded people.

Each Hero may choose to give up their day in town to help the wounded. They must succeed in an easy Lore test - for every 3+ (out of 6) rolled, gain 10 XP. If a Hero rolls at least one 6, they gain a Gear from a dying soldier, their last gift before they move on to the next life.

Please confirm if you would like to change your Day 1 Visit or not. Reminder: this will take up your whole action for today.
@DeadBeatWalking@Rocketrobie2@duthguy@PrinceAlexus@Scarescrow@CollectorofMyst

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@Mae As in no matter where I go I may be shanked from the shadows? I'm fine with that, I play tiefling-esque characters for a reason, just making sure I'm understanding right

@duskshine749 you'll always have the potential for that unless you're in the mutants town/mutants quarter or somewhere that doesn't care about mutations.

Probably, Flabnoose as well, come to think of it.

Although since you both just wanted slightly different sprites (which doesn't techniquely affect mechanics so much, they're more for fun) we could find a way to spin it where both of you don't get unwanted attention, since both of you are starting at a disadvantage, and I like encouraging creativity.

@CollectorOfMyst which mission did you have planned to sent Aaron too, defend the bridge or lost idol?

@PrinceAlexus Since your action is confirmed for the day we can do your Day 1: Street Market Visit now :D I'll be leaving the Day 2 stuff in case people change their minds as to what they wish to do.

@Scarecrow We can do your Day 1 Event now as well~

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The old man behind the scrappy stall puts a loupe to his eye and examines your offerings.

Two of your Darkstone are in good condition, and he offers to buy them for 100gp each.

Two of your Darkstone are of pretty average size and quality, he's willing to buy them for 80gp each.

One of your Darkstone looks smaller then the rest, he's only willing to buy it for 60gp.

Would you like to spend a determination to convince him to have a closer look? (lowest possible value: 60gp, heighest possible value: 120gp)

Once confirmed, we'll do Dan's Darkstone sale and move onto purchases.

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Il re roll one and see, maybe il get lucky and second look find thr darkens tone reveals more than it first a peers.

@Mae Well, you could have them (Flabnoose and Fear) carry an item or a blessing, or something, which makes them look slightly normal, or just changes the minds of people in their presence like 'Oh, wait, actually I don't care about this too much'. Only for them to remember a few days later and come chasing after them in a psychotic rage, only for the first event to repeat itself.

@Duthguy Aaron will be going to Defend the Bridge, since I think he has a better chance of getting through it than Jamie, though really they're almost on equal standing. If the Bridge is your preference, though, I don't mind switching them around. You might just need Jamie's soothing presence.

>Aaron and Jamie see the soldiers, and both of them feel their hearts ache. Jamie goes to help them, though she will gain nothing in return (namely EXP), and Aaron, who is not too confident in his first-aid skills, leaves for the market.

@MaeWell, I would like to spend one final determination for the mutation

@CollectorOfMyst@Duthguy If you are both grabbing bounties for different missions then I will allow each of you to grab a bounty from the Sheriff's office (since they will apply to different posses)

@PrinceAlexus You wave a hand and insist the old man to take a closer look. As he squints at the stone, he realises it is exceptionally potent and worth 120 gp.

In total he is willing to pay you 480gp for your collection of Darkstone.

(you may still spend a determination to reroll values if you wish)

@ScarescrowMutation: Tail with a Mouth Your tail nips and bites at any who move too close...

Any time you or an adjacent character/monster rolls a 1 on a "To Hit" roll, they take 1 Wound as your Tail lashes out at them, ignoring their defense. You gain no XP from hits given this way.

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You hand over three shards to the gentleman playing cards. He scratches his chin as he looks them over.

The first two shards are of medium size and weight, he offers to buy them off you for 80 gp each.

The third shard seems to be a little damaged, he is only willing to give you 60 gp for it.

Would you like to spend a determination to get him to take a closer look?

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@Mae That's what we're trying to establish here. Like I said, I don't mind switching Aaron to the Lost Idol, since I imagine him to be a man of superstition and honour (which could lead to him wanting to return the idol), but in the end, he can go for either.

Also, reroll for the 60g darkstone.

@CollectorOfMyst@Mae I was also thinking of sending Dan to the bridge because his ability to get an extra shot whenever he kills something is great for dealing with large amounts of weak enemies.

@Duthguy @PrinceAlexus you shake hands with the old man who squirrels away the darkstone into a robust looking chest next to him.

Pastor Jimmy pulls out the Rancher's small selection of darkstone. The old man shrugs at the selection, picking at the small lumps of ore. He is willing to buy two of them for 60 each and one for 80, taking them off your hands for a total of 200gp. You swing by some of the other stalls, picking Dan up a Scavenger's Hat worth 150gp leaving you with 50gp change left to give him later.

Let's see: There's plenty to do in the Street Market. What would Pastor Jimmy like to do next?

@Duthguy Mhm... actually, that would actually be good. That in conjunction with Jamie's aura would be a good combo. Also, if Dan doesn't come out of that with an extra level, I'll be severely disappointed.

You may not have caught it, Mae, since it was a late edit, but I'll spend a determination to try and get him to value the 60g Darkstone for higher.

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@CollectorOfMyst You implore the man to look closer at the Darkstone. After some bartering, he admits it might be worth a little more, and offers to buy all three for 80gp each.

Would you like to spend a determination to reroll or accept?