Character Sheet:

Name: Reena
Race: Catfolk
Clan: Greatfang

Attributes:

Combat Knowledge: Melee Weapons
Combat Knowledge: Hand-to-Hand Combat
Natural Weaponry (Claws + Bite)
Stalking/Stealth
Speedy Movement
Low-Light Vision
Taunting

Primary Weapon: Barbed Club
Secondary Weapon: Bone-handled Knife
Backup: Claws + Bite
Armor: Slightly Skimpy

Specials:

Pounce:
Lunge attack in which you tackle and maim one targeted enemy

First Strike:
ALWAYS FIRST INITIATIVE ALL OF THE TIME >:(

Appearance: A young catfolk warrior with a slender, yet toned build, yellow eyes, short red hair, and tiger-striped ears and tail. Loyal, yet prone to violence.

Royce has asked you to scout ahead of the party through the forest on their path to the dwarven fortress of Grindstone.

Off the beaten path, you discover a small camp of four goblins nestled beneath a large oak. The goblins are currently congregating around a small fire where a pig is slowly spit roasting over coals. Neither of them appear to have their weapons handy. You can hear the goblins conversing amongst themselves.

(In their goblin tongue)
" Yes, he is a sage who has abandoned violence towards living beings, be they moving or stationary,
and who neither slays nor causes others to slay."
"-father encouraged him. That beautiful state wherein the mind recognizes itself for what it is,
wherein all activity is stilled except that of awareness alone, and even then it is an awareness without an object— for you see, Gurm, this is the heart of the experience..."

Their mouth noises annoy you. What will you do?
>Violence: "I'm going to cut off all your limbs and your ears and your tongue-"
>Violence: TLDR Because that is my fetish.
>Diplomacy: Demand tribute under threat of death
>Other

>>15070813
Violence, as a fetish.

>Other
Threat assessment: None.
Conversation assessment: Boring!
Analysis: Not worth reporting. Even blundering into an ambush they would be no threat to the party. Make note of their location in scout-sign to notify party so they don't blunder into an ambush, continue scouting. Try to regroup with party before they reach this point.

If the mods havent 404'ed this thread in a few hours I'll come back and take a look.
polite sage

we need to know what languages she speaks. Does she even speak Goblin?

>>15070839
It would be simply to interrupt with a POUNCE. The shock would probably render the others prone to eviseration. Besides, Goblins die reeaaaal funny.

>>15070853
It is uncharacteristic to spare the lives. This could lead to some building of character

>>15070856
This thread is violating the rules?

Since there is a division in approach, we will consider one more suggestion.

>>15070872
She speaks common and hissing fits of explicative.

What system is it?

Sparing lives, bweh? I just said to ignore them for now. We'll probably end up killing them when the party gets there. It's funny when teh wizard makes them explode.

Besides, Royce might want to kill them, as well! It could be a fun bonding moment. And it would be horrible if our scouting just had us killing some meaningless goblins not to far ahead of the party. We need to scout!

>>15070909
It's a homebrew, so that should spell out doom for all involved.

Seconding the 'ignore them'. Be ready for an ambush, as always, but cat-ears have their advantages.

On that note, is our vision at all diminished compared to that of a human, to contrast greater feline hearing?

>>15070937
Oooh sounds nice. Can I make my own character?

What does Royce think of 'playing' with weaker species? Is he one of those boring live-and-let-live types? I'm all about the combat if he is.

>>15070932
>>15070853
>>15070962

You watch the goblins completely undetected. They continue to go on long in their strange, mutterings, seemingly completely benign.

The urge to snap necks is OVERWHELMING, but you mange to resist reducing their camp to shreds. After a thorough examination of the area, you determine there are not traps or ambushes in waiting.

You return and tenatively deliever the news to ROYCE regarding your discovery.

At first, he looks at you bewildered. Then he begins to laugh. You feel your face hot with embarrassment until he says to you:

"Big bad Reena growing a heart, huh?"

He pats your shoulder with a grin.

QUEST WAS GREAT SUCCESS!

Affection meter boosted 20%.

>>15071027
Display affection to Roy.

Catgirls are not known for the subtle.

After finishing business at Grindstone fortress, you and the party journey to the town of Lum in search of clues on your track of the kidnapped princess from Bluecoast. On your way, you encounter a group of thugs who are pressing for tribute in order to cross the bridge over the Janbourne river. When Royce calmly refuses to pay the toll, the gang leader replies that he can pay with the cat bitch. The bandit then turns to give you a lewd smirk.

ALWAYS FIRST INITIATIVE ALL OF THE TIME >:(

Your vision turns red. Part of you wants to cave this scum's head in with your fist. The other wants to give Royce a chance to defend your honor. But a warrior should be strong and self reliant...!

What will you do?
>Violence: Kick his head off.
>Violence: Punch his head off.
>Violence: Toss Dwarf in anger.
>Diplomacy: SCREAM EXPLICITIVES/DEATH THREATS
>Restraint: Wait for the the party leader to make the appropriate decision.
>Other

>>15071027
Look confused, but roll with it. He seems to like it!

Then ask if he wants to go kill them now. Tell him you know how to make them make the funniest sounds.

>>15071072
> Royce calmly refuses to pay the toll

FINALLY, VIOLENCE. Kick his head off!

>>15071027
If he doesn't have a barb on his cock or is able to knot me with his dick then I'm not interested.

>>15071072
>Violence: Toss Dwarf in anger.

>>15070962
Vision is not diminished in comparison.

>>15070971
It's still...um...got bugs...

>>15071049
The affection meter is not high enough at this time, unfortunately.

>>15071072
>Diplomacy: Expletives and Death Threats

Royce seemed to like the not klilling people option. But we can't show weakness! Put a blade to the ruffians throat and tell him that you've killed scum like him for less, but you're willing to let him beg for his life.

If he does it well enough, you might even let Royce convince you to let him live.

If Royce wants to not kill him, he's step in. If he wants us to kill him, he'll tell us so. Win-win!

>>15071114
Mrr, fair point, but I'm still itching to kill something from the goblin incident. I say we start off by maiming him, just to make our...point clear.

>>15070971
Character Sheet:

Name: Mio
Race: Human
Tribe: Silverbane

Attributes:

Combat Knowledge: Light melee weapons
Combat Knowledge: Light thrown weapons
Speedy movement
Elegant fighting
Juggler hands
Trapmaking

Primary Weapon: Light Mace
Secondary Weapon: 30 darts
Armor: None.

Specials:

Reflex: Can not be hit by normal weapons under normal conditions.

Plane shift: Short distance teleport attack, for surprise element.

Appearance: A young human miko with flowers in her hair and an aura of jollyness around her.

...Or that's at least what I had in mind.

>>15071114
I like this.

>radiates anguopti
That's sort of like radiating anger right?

Diplomacy!

Remember, it is the mark of a civilized person that she warns people of her intentions before ripping away their reproductive organs, slitting their throats and tugging their tongues through the thus created gap.

>>15071081
Unfortunately, Reena has quite a bit of tension from withholding the previous massacre. She decides this is the best course of action. Did you want to scream out anything as you cave his face in?

Give Royce a chance, since, look at it this way, if he sells you out, there's more to vent your rage at.

>>15071114
I say she hold it back, so when the time comes for her affection display, her unfulfilled lust for blood will come out in different channels.

>>15071156
I will make a loincloth of your skin?

>>15071156
Hmm. . .
"I'll make you eat those words!"

Maybe Royce will think we didn't mean to kill him. That should be good enough.

>>15071156
"Why dont you take some payment outta your face!"

"I'll make you eat those words!"

Your civility has dropped 20%

With lightning-fast reflexes, you surge forward and jump kick the bandit square in the chest. You manage to catch a glimpse of his eyes protruding slightly from the sockets as he flies back.

He bounces.

He falls off the bridge into the surging waters below. The bandits stare at you in disbelief. Royce stands there dumbstruck. The elf rolls her eyes at you.

After a moment of silence, however, the dwarf laughs and gives you a thumbs up.

Dwarven respect increased 5%. The bandits drop their weapons and slowly disperse like dying roaches. Royce walks to you and frowns.

"In the future, Reena, you'll withhold your actions until I am able to explore further options..."

Then he leans in close and whispers:

"That was great..!"

QUEST WAS GREAT SUCCESS!

Affection meter boosted to 40%.

What'll 40% give us?

>>15071265
Attempt affection: Covert Cheek Lick!

>>15071279
Why, I forgot. That gives you the comfort zone of idle chatter, jokes, and slight physical pats of encouragement.

>>15071265
Say that we'll try and wait for his say so next time.

>>15071293
Dont go too fast.

>>15071319
Catgirls are not known for subtle.

>>15071265
Catface. Then imediately wipe it from your face with a scowl, and kick a rock in the river after the bandit.

"Fine. But he deserved it."

Spend a lot of time in idle chatter with him, making jokes and such. Use improved dwarven friendship to figure out what you should have done in the situation. Should you have tried to take over his bandit group and make them your servants? Is that civ-all-iced?

You have some downtime before the next adventure. The party is currently staying in the city of Parn, a bustling place of trade and commerce. There are many merchants selling various wares in the sprawling downtown market place. You have a decent purse of gold for your personal spending and have been looking forward to buying a better weapon. However, there are some rather nice clothes for sail. Strange, fragile items of cotton and silk that you have seldom ever worn. But where to start and what to wear? There are thin white gowns for summer days, and alluring robes of silk, and other confusing, fragile articles of clothing.

What will you do?
>Combat: Invest in a weapon disporportional in size to yourself
>Appearance: Invest this new "chain-mail bikini"
>Appearance: Invest in something...nice...looking...?
>Appearance: -upload selected outfit as picture file- PLEASE USE DISCRETION
>Other

>>15071372
Ooh! A chance to go looking through my Dresses folder. Can you give e a pic that approximates how we look?

>>15071372

Invest in pile of fresh fish and red meat.

Cast my vote for a preposterously large hammer, sir!

>>15071391
You can refer to this post: >>15070793 for a generalized idea of appearance, though not as "dangerously furry."

Hindsight: The dwarf tells you that Royce would have probably toss the brigand off the damn bridge too, though he would have given him one chance.

>>15071372

>Appearance: Invest this new "chain-mail bikini"

It must happen.

>>15071372
>>15071372

Appearance: Chain mail bikini! CHAIN MAIL BIKINI!

Royce will certainly notice us now!

Obviously we need to maximize our flexibility by buying the flimsiest armor possible.

>>15071372
>Combat: Invest in a weapon disporportional to yourself.

Why would we want flimsy cloths? That would cover up our lean muscles! And that metal looks uncomfortable. No, the obvious answer is bigger weaponry. Maybe that will shut those bandits up so you don't have to punt them into ravines.

Plus, you and Royce are warriors! Don't let down your fi. . . Oooo, what's that?

>Other: Buy doll. That looks like Royce. One that looks like you, too, if you can swing it.
Tell no one of this purchase. You're sneaky! Don't let them know! Especially Goluge. He's a talker.

>>15071372
Try and split up our money so that we have enough for a better weapon, slightly more armor and some of that silk stuff.

>>15071417
Assuming that means human legs? I'd say go look at silks, and accept offers to try things on. A build like that always looks good in a nice Qipao, of varying lengths.

>>15071408
Seconding the large hammer

>>15071372

Other: Cat-avalry armor.

>>15071457

This genuinely looks good. Here's one more!

>>15071457

Seconded. Although I think that the chainmail bikini would be both practical (HAHAHAHAHA), and attractive to Royce.

>>15071372
>Other
Go drink with the Dwarf-y friend. Learn from him.

>>15071486
>>15071457
THIS with a hammer if we can afford it.

>>15071435
>>15071439
>>15071443

The voices inside your head point you to the direction of a item of armor altogether new to you. It is a wonder how much protection can be had in armor which exposes so much of the wearer...

Heads turn left and right as you proudly display the shimmering, form-fitting ounce of metal links. It quite freely allows you to flaunt the gifts the Gods gave you. Royce and the elven mage are walking away from the sorcery shop when you encounter them. Royce is escorting the mage by the arm.

He pauses, his brows raised as his eyes scan you over. He seems slightly uncomfortable but definitely intriqued.

"That is...some armor you got there, Reena!"

The elf frowns with disapproval.

"Well, you know these tribals, Royce. They just let it all hang out <insert jabbing tittering laughter here>"

You cover yourself slightly, feeling suddenly very self-conscious. The elf pulls Royce away to shop for more 'provisions'.

As Royce is pulled away, he bids you rushed farewell...and turns back again to give you another eye-over.

QUEST WAS...PARTIAL FAILURE?

Affection did not substantially increase, though other things did....

>>15071597
Just for giggles, can I see the results of the Qipao Path?

>>15071597
Damnit chainmail bikini followers. We're a. . . barbarian/rogue. What purpose does metal armor have for us?

Also: Arinith. We hate her now. Elves. Jeez.

Dammit if the system'd've allowed me to post...
>Other: Go to the pub and have a drink with the Dwarf-y fellow and talk about stuff.

>>15071597

We want in his pants. He is very interested in getting into our bikini chainmail not-pants. Quest is a success.

>>15071597


The elf has to sleep some time.

>>15071693
No it doesn't, actually.

On another note: What's the history of the Catfolk race here?

They say the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. This isn't what practical Sharpclaw teachings tell you about human anatomy, but so be it. You have the preparation time of 6 hours before Royce returns from his talk with the elders from the nearby village. The food in reserve is as follows:

Fresh vegetables including potatoes, carrots, and various sprouts native to the region
A fresh loaf of bread
Flour
Lard
Sugar
A dozen eggs.
A pheasant that was killed earlier today.

Unfortunately, you don't have a pile of red meat or fish. There are plenty of game in the surrounding forest, but also monsters. The dwarf is currently hung over from the previous night and cannot be bothered to help unless there is an emergency.

What will you do?
>Cooking: Scavenge something together from current provisions.
>Hunt: Take a chance and hunt for something in the surrounding forest.
>Other

>>15071683
Unless the elf gets higher affection rating and steals him away from us.

We already knew the whole uncivilized thing was a problem.Probably should have went with the Qipao or sundress paths.

Catfolk Natural Talent #76: Possibility to combine Hunting and Cooking at any given time when both are options

>>15071703

>Other: Bake him a cake

ACAKEACAKEACAKEACAKEACAKE

>>15071733
Seconding this

If we can bake a cake it might shut the elf up for a bit.

>>15071674
Makes sense now.

Go drinking with the dwarf. Maybe a few mugs of ale will help you forget your humiliation by that BITCH of an elf.

Just be sure to pick up some sheepskins first, if you know what I mean.

Also, avoid venturing down any dark alleys alone from now on.

>>15071395
>Invest in pile of fresh fish and red meat.

>>15071703
>Unfortunately, you don't have a pile of red meat or fish.

3: Nyoro~n

If only we listened!

>>15071703

Not a whole lotta spices or savory things to choose from. Hunting game would only result in large haunches of nourishing but bland and greasy meat. Good for campaigners, no doubt, but maybe not so much for a super-special dinner.

Let us see if we can cook as well as we can cat.

>>15071628
For what it's worth, the outcome would have been very good. An excellent choice, sir.

>>15071702
The Greatfang clan is one of the more ancient catfolk races of this world. Since most of the world's regional conflicts are nearly all resolved, this warring clan has become rather decentralized and some of its recognition is slowly dying out in more modernized cultures.

TL;DR Less catfolk warriors in peacetime.

>>15071768
> For what it's worth, the outcome would have been very good. An excellent choice, sir.

> equal votes

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

>>15071703
>Cook.
Alright, we can do this. A nice mix of pheasant and vegetables will be good for the main course.

Eggs, lard, sugar, and flour? We've got most of the ingredients for a cake going here. We're going to need some milk. And perhaps soem vanilla if it's native to the region.

We're used to being on our own, so some roast pheasant with onions and carrots, maybe a little potato as well. Roasting should be fairly easy to manage. Nothing too fancy, but try to get a good mixe of flavors going on. Pheasants are small, lean birds, so that won't take too long, leaving lots of time to attempt cake.

Please let us be good at baking.

Apologies, players. We will have to resume next time. We thank you for playing and hope to bring you the finishing quests soon.

Progress is nearly complete. You provided some excellent material. Sorry for not being so quick a typist and for an abrupt end.

>>15071825
>The cake is a lie.
Just great, OP. Just great.

>>15071825
FIX THIS.
>>15071777

Wait wait, hold everything.

This "bake him a cake" idea is very nice and all, but constantly trying to win his affection through direct methods is going to be subject to the law of Diminishing Returns.

The fact is, that elf has him by the arm which means she already has a major head start on us for straight affection.

If there's anything that catfolk lore has taught us, it's that the best fighters fight dirty.

We've already enflamed his Royce' desire in our general direction. Now we just need to enflame something else, and the one thing people always want most is what they can't have.

I propose abanoning the cake quest and strike out into new territory.

Quest five. Make Royce Jealous.

>>15071865
And give him the chance to abandon us? He already didn't like us when the quest started, remember. If it looked like he could just have a working relationship, he would, and then we'd have to kill him for leaving us.

>>15070793
did someone really trace over a 15 year old breath of fire image and then smear their signature all over it?

>>15071881
As long as they think they can get away with it, there's no limit to what they'll trace.

Could you post the original, perchance? Seems like one I don't have yet.

bump

>>15071881
Maybe? I assumed it was an on model imitation. I'd need to see a side by side comparison.