Anyone planning to run a D&D 3.5 campaign?

[Tanakh Keeper]

Aiden has heard of Yellowback. He's an owner of several properties in a dubious section of town, most noteably the Flustered Gnome which is a seedy inn and tavern. He engages in money lending and is rumored to be a bit of a knave. He is also said to be a fast talker.

[Ben Zwycky]

"Yellowback? I'm not sure he's the kind of person you should be working for, Dumdum, not everything he does is honest. I mean, Yellowback not good man, don't work for him."

[Tanakh Keeper]

[Awaiting party's decision on their next course of action.]

[Carrikature]

Dumdum looks angry. "Yellowback Dumdum friend. Need help friend."

[Ben Zwycky]

"I understand that, Dumdum, but I think he is not telling you everything. He's a money-lender and a dishonourable person, or so the stories go, taking advantage of people when they are in trouble, whoever is being mean to him probably has a good reason to do that. I vote for dealing with the Elasmosauruses first and then going to look for Shoulin."

[Chaotic Void]

Maverick pipes up, "Perhaps, Aidan, it would be prudent not to jump to conclusions. Even people of questionable morals aren't exempt from misfortune, nor undeserving of aid in such times. I say we find out the nature of Yellowback's problem before we help."

[Ben Zwycky]

"You speak wisely, good Maverick, please accept my apologies. We can investigate and hear out whatever complaint this other person has against Yellowback, I sincerely wish to avoid acting or being seen to act as an enforcer for a loan shark. I was under the impression that the matter with the Elasmosauruses was rather urgent, is that not right Keyleth?"

[Ben Zwycky]

[Is nobody else going to vote on what we do next? I've voted for the Elasmosauruses followed by looking for Shoulin, I think Chrs was in favour of that as well from the shoutbox, at least before we heard of the other options. If we're not too depleted after that, then we can go and see Yellowback's opponent, or leave that for the following day. Is that acceptable to everyone?]

[Carrikature]

[I'd vote Elasmosauruses then Yellowback. Shoulin sounds epic enough to need a full day's preparation. No going in half-depleted...

The courier job should be simpler, in theory, but will take us out of the city for a few days. Maverick can elaborate on his impression of Yellowback while we head to the elasmosauruses. Keyleth should probably look up info on the Elasmosauruses while we're free, so we know what we're getting into and prepare accordingly.]

[Chrs]

[I'm with Carrik. Shoulin does look like it could be one heck of a fight.]

[Tanakh Keeper]

That evening, Keyleth goes to Birel's library. After a few hours, she finds the correct book. She tells the party that an Elasmosaurus is a huge animal. It has a large body, long neck, and flippers instead of feet. It is an aggressive beast and on the hunt most of the time. They typically swim with their head and part of their neck visible above the water. They have a single bite attack. The normal adult is 30' long, but specimens have been found up to 50' long.

[Ben Zwycky]

"Alright, that's agreed, then. When do we leave?"

[Chrs]

[I need to get together a spell list for this fight, first. I should be able to get that done by tonight?]

[Ben Zwycky]

"First thing tomorrow, then, after we've prepared our spells, perfect. Let's get rested up."

[Carrikature]

[WTB water-breathing.]