Min Woo: Goblin Village

After fighting the Soggy River Monster, we continued following Mr. Proudstump's directions and ended up in the Licktoad Goblin Village. I expected a big fight at once like what happened by the bridge but it seems someone or something has beaten our group to the punch.

The village was in ruins. From the looks of it, my companions think that something attacked the village leaving only a few of the huts standing. At the urging of the dwarf, we checked one of these huts and found a handful of the members of the licktoad tribe cowering in fear. I tried calming them down with my music but one of them attacked up. The rumors of the goblins having fireworks as weapons were proven to be true. Half of the goblins fell asleep from my song magic but we had to subdue and/or kill the rest with out weapons. I don't know if we're gonna make heads or tails of what happened here.

MW: Soggy River Monster Ambush

The party was in high spirits after a good night's sleep at the Proudstump shack. Min Woo was regaling Randal about the tale of the past heroes of Sandpoint who saved the village from the goblin attack four years past. They have just crossed the second bridge and he was just at the part where the party descended into the catacombs under the village and fought a demonspawn when Koru the dwarf gave low growl.

It seems that one of the demonspawns in Min Woo's story has taken form and is not attacking the dwarf and even mananaged to take a bite off the monk. Taken by surprise, Randal only had enough time to cast a shielding spell while Min Woo began singing another song directed at the creature.

The bard was only two lines down the "Rolling in the Deep" song when he stopped and realized that the monster's mind was too alien to be affected by any of his songs and spells.

"Looks like we're in for a big and nasty fight this time." Min Woo stated as he hefted his shield and drew his sword.

MW: Shack Attack

Well what do you know? It is contagious!

After crossing several moss covered bridged (slimy! eww!), the party finally found the shack... the old shack that is. We were greeted by a paranoid halfling which I could only presume to be the swamp warden. It took him some convincing before he talked with us and let us inside his really messy place. He didn't look good and Randie offered to patch him up. Randie says he might be poisoned so I looked around for some anti-venom. That trigerred the halfling's temper and went all monster on me! As in really transformed into a monster and started attacking us!

Thanks Shelyn (goddess of beauty,art and musc), I managed to catch it with the magic of my song. It did took me a couple of tries but the monster eventually was subdued.

It turned out it was some sort of copycat and the real warden was up and well (well mostly up and well). We'll finally be able to realy find out about the goblins now!

Into the Swamps

Min Woo didn't realize that trudging thru the swamp would be so uncomforable. It wasn't that the swamp itself smelled of something rotting or that the water constantly went inside his new boots or that moss that kept sticking into his new studded leather armor. The young half-elf was uncomfortable coz he couldn't figure out his companions.

Randal was ok by the time they left the village but as they walked along the fisherman's trail he kept becoming silent - as if he was withdrawing from the world and into himself. He kept avoiding us when we asked him about it, but his face clearly showed he was troubled or even haunted. Min Woo couldn't figure out if Randal was seeing something we couldn't see or something in his mind or his past.

The dwarf who calls himself Koru is likewise hard to figure out. He kept darting in and out of the swamp as if expecting something to jump out at us. He would leave us one sec and then be back to report that he didn't find anything. Min Woo just hopes they better get to the warden's shack soon and that the paranoia isn't contagious.

BFF Jamming at the Rusty Dragon Inn

(Ahhhh) Girl look at that body
Girl look at that body
Girl look at that body

I-I-I work out

(Ahhhh) Girl look at that body
Girl look at that body
Girl look at that body

I-I-I work out

I'm sexy and I know it!

And as expected, the crowd goes wild - well, what would you expect with young and teenage girls (and boys) making out the majority of the people at the Rusty Dragon Inn. Normally, Ameiko would not allow minors into the establishment but she had to give when they found out that Min Woo was performing. Besides, it still brought in money.

"Thank you!" Min Woo greets the audience. "We'll be taking a break and will continue with set two in a few minutes."

The fans would have surged forward to meet with Min Woo and Ameiko if not for the sudden appearance of Sherrif Belor. The imposing frame of the Shaonti was enough to keep the girls at bay.

"I'd need to talk with you." The sheriff states as they move on towards the back of the tarern which was a a bit more quiet - away from the shouts of the girls.

"We have a situation." Sheriff Belor starts even before the group has taken their seats. "The Licktoad goblins of Brinestump Marsh have grown unusually aggressive. The reason for this uncharacteristic bravery seems clear—the goblins have somehow managed to arm themselves with what appears to be a considerable supply of fireworks. The problem stems not so much from the additional “firepower” these fireworks provide as from the inflated sense of ego and power that the devices have given the goblins—the fireworks have made them dangerously brave.

"Several merchant caravans and travelers have been attacked so far, and according to the victims, the damage caused by horses panicking at the sight and sound of exploding pyrotechnics is almost as destructive as the goblin attacks themselves. With the last few attacks resulting in severe injuries to three unfortunate travelers, the problem has escalated from an annoyance to a threat.

"As none of the attacks have yet inconvenienced Magnimar, the city has been slow to react. Unwilling to idly sit by and wait for the goblin problem to escalate to actual deaths on the Lost Coast Road in order to attract Magnimar’s attention, Mayor Kendra and I have put out the call for goblin exterminators.

"A few adventurers have already made the attempt, but nothing has been heard of them in the 3 days since they entered Brinestump Marsh, and just last night, another round of colorful explosions burst over the wetlands south of Sandpoint. The goblins are doubtless readying a new attack!

"Here's where you guys come in. I'm willing to pay you 10 gold pieces for each goblin ear you deliver and 300 if you can bring head of the Licktoads’ leader,
Chief Gutwad. So what do you say?"

Min Woo looks at Ameiko. His best friend gives him a knowing nod. They both knew that his allowance is starting to be depleted and working as a cook and part time entertainer isn't paying much - 300 gold pieces, or even part of it would be a big help in establishing his career.

"I'm in!" Min Woo states. "When do we leave?"

PC: Seong Min Woo

Seong Min-Woo
Half-elf Bard level 2

Str 12 (+1)
Dex 14 (+2)
Con 14 (+2)
Int 10 (+0)
Wis 08 (-1)
Cha 18 (+4)

HP 17 Init +2
AC 16
Touch 12 Flat Footed 14
Speed 30' Low-light Vision

Fort +2
Ref +5
Will +2

Skills: Acrobatics +6, Climb +5, Diplomacy +13, Swim +2, Lingusitics +4, Perception +5, Perform (Sing) +10, Perform (Dance) +9, Profession (Cook) +0, Knowledge (Local) +6, Survival +0, Swim +2

Adaptability (replaced with Sociable: If MinWoo attempts to change a creature's attitude with a Diplomacy check and fail by 5 or more, they can try to influence the creature a second time even if 24 hours have not passed.)

Elf Blood: MinWoo count as both elf and human for any effect related to race.

Elven Immunities: MinWoo is immune to magic sleep effects and get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and effects.

Keen Senses: MinWoo receives a +2 racial bonus on Perception skill checks.

Multitalented (replaced with Arcane Training: Min Woo only has bard as his Favored Class. He can use spell trigger and spell completion items for his Bard class as if 1 level higher.)

Languages: MinWoo can speak Common, Goblin, Elven and Tien

Bard abilities:

Bardic knowledge (replaced with specialized training - Whenever Min Woo performs bardic music using Perform (Sing), he is treated as being level 4 when determining the effect and save DC. In addition, Min Woo can make use of his bardic music one additional time per day, assuming that the additional usage uses Perform (Sing).)

Bardic performance: MinWoo is trained to use the Perform skill to create magical effects on those around him, including himself if desired. He can use this ability for ten (10) rounds per day - eleven (11) rounds total.

Cantrips: Unlimited uses
•​Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
•​Lullaby: Makes subject drowsy: –5 on Perception checks, –2 on Will saves against sleep
•​Mage Hand: 5-pound telekinesis
•​Mending: Makes minor repair on Objects
•​Prestidigitation: Performs minor tricks.

Countersong: MinWoo can counter magic effects that depend on sound (but not spells that have verbal components).

Distraction: Min Woo can use his performance to counter magic effects that depend on sight. Any creature within 30 feet of him that is affected by an illusion (pattern) or illusion (figment) magical attack may use the Min Woo’s Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform check result proves to be higher.

Fascinate: MinWoo can use his performance to cause one or more creatures to become fascinated with him. Each creature within range receives a Will save DC 16 to negate the effect.

Inspire courage +1 (replaced with Celebrity - Famous. MinWoo gains +1 diplomacy and intimidate)

Versatile Performance: Min Woo can use his bonus in Perform (Sing) in place of his bonus in Bluff and Sense Motive.

Well-Versed: Min Woo is resistant to the bardic performance of others, and to sonic effects in general. He gains a +4 bonus on saving throws made against bardic performance, sonic, and language-dependent effects

Weapon proficiency: Simple, Longsword, Rapier, Sap, Short sword, Shortbow, Whip

Armor proficiency: Light armor, Shield

Spells:
Level 1 Spells: 3 known (cast 3 per day)
•Cure Light Wounds: Cures 1d8 damage + 1/level (max +5).
•​Ear-Piercing Scream: Deals sonic damage and dazes target.
•Sleep: Puts 4 HD of creatures into magical slumber.

Feats:

Lingering Performance: The bonuses and penalties from Min Woo's bardic performance continue for 2 rounds after he ceases performing. Any other requirement, such as range or specific conditions, must still be met for the effect to continue. If he begins a new bardic performance during this time, the effects of the previous performance immediately cease.

Campaign trait:

Ameiko's Best Friend:
Min Woo is best friends with one of the Ameiko; they've grown up together, and while Ameiko has had a much more exciting life than you so far, he hopes one day to follow in her footsteps and see the world—or perhaps even become an adventurer himself. Min Woo has picked up a lot from Ameiko, but particularly her skill in interacting with others.
Min Woo gains a +1 trait bonus on all attack rolls against foes that threaten Ameiko. He also has a +2 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks.

Basic Trait (Social): Rich Parents
Min Woo's starting cash increases to 900 gp

Items:

Daggers (2)
Long sword, masterwork
Studded Leather armor, masterwork
Light steel shield, masterwork
Adventurer’s Kit (backpack, bedroll, flint and steel, belt pouch, ten days ration, two sun rods, 50' silk rope, and waterskin)
Explorer’s outfit
Six pack potion of cure light wounds

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Min-woo was born to a merchant from Tian Xia and one of the local wild elves. It didn't take long after his being born that his mother left him with his father. Early in his life, if was discovered that MinWoo had the gift of song and his father thought having a son as a celebrity was good for business.

His exotic appearance made him to be doted amongst the older ladies of town and later on by the younger ones. He was later apprenticed under the only bard in town Jocyn Elmaran who was actually threatened by the young boy as the latter is fast becoming a celebrity of sorts in town as well as the nearby ones.

Min-woo is used to being cared for and has grown spoiled to the comfort it brings.