Guardian Angel Haruki

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia couldn’t help but smile a bit at the surprise from Toi and Ricks. She answered Toi’s question, “Yup! I just hope I didn’t hit his head too hard,”
She smiled at the praise she received from the two, and she helped put the thief in the stocks.

Soon enough, she was back at the inn, and she rubbed the back of her head at the praise. She commented, “I honestly didn’t expect my plan to go so well. I was mentally prepared for it to go south. Still, I’m glad I was able to help out,”

At the mention that she can keep the key, she answered happily, “Wow! Thank you! That’s quite an honor,”

She then asked Ricks, “Before I turn in for the night...When you guys question the thief, would it be alright if I’m there as well? I’m kinda curious as to why he was stealing from here as well,”

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia had to admit, she didn’t expect the plan to go this well. After the thief fell, she muttered “Sorry,” before getting back to business. She didn’t hesitate in using the rope he had to tie his ankles and wrists together so he can’t try and escape. She also proceeded to take any and all weapons she could find off of his person. Can’t have him using a hidden blade to cut the rope.

After inspecting the possessions, she thought on what to do next. Even with this guy bound, she didn’t think just leaving him in the store was a good idea, and she needed to let the others know that the plan went well.

So she tossed the thief over her shoulder, like she was carrying a sack of potatoes, and headed out of the store. She headed for the Toi and Ricks’ position, as they might be the closest to her spot. The stolen items were left behind in Yerro’s.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia nodded in response to Iola's request to catch the thief tonight. Once the others had gone, she turned her attention back to Ricks. She accepted the two silver, and answered him, rubbing the back of her head, "Thank you. And really, I'm happy to be able to help out,"

After that, she put her backpack in her room, but kept her quarterstaff and throwing knives on her for the mission. She made her way to Yerro's grocery store, and managed to hide herself behind a wall. Soon enough the thief does show up. He didn't seem to notice her! Everything was going according to plan. So she took her chance. She snuck up quietly behind him, and with both hands on her staff, she proceeded to try and hit him on the head, and sweep kick under his feet in order to just knock him unconscious, and knock him to the floor.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

OK!

Here we go!

Quarterstaff Strike to hit
With Advantage
Non-lethal Damage

Unarmed Strike to hit
With Advantage
Non-lethal Damage

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Stealth Mode!
Initiative!

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia nodded at the answer, already her mind figuring out what might be the best idea to go about this job. She did raise an eyebrow at the mention of the Iron Hammer bandits. She had no idea who they were, but she wasn't about to question that now. That was a discussion for another day. Apparently, they were bandits...and apparently a somewhat feared group as well. Only six well armed men were here? That's not good...

Sylvia turned her attention back to Iola as she spoke once more. After moving her shoulder slightly to see if it still somewhat hurt, which it did but not badly enough to hinder her, she answered Iola, "If it's not too late at this point, I'm ready. Well, I'll probably want to drop my backpack off in the room I rented for the night first. Wouldn't want to be weighed down during the chase,"

She then stated her idea, "Let's prepare for his arrival at Yerro's. We can let Iola's shop give the thief a false sense of security, and thus, we get the element of surprise. I can hide in Yerro's store, and while the thief is pilfering Yerro's store, I can sneak up on him and try to knock him unconscious. Best case scenario, it works and I'll be dragging him out of Yerro's. Worst case? We'll be cornering him and wrestling him. Plus, this way, he might be weighed down by whatever he steals. Sound good to everyone?"

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia nodded to his answer, and she waited as he brought his friends over. She listened to their introductions and their plights caused by the thief. She took mental note of their names and mentioned abilities. After they finished, she answered them nodding, "Sounds good to me. My name is Sylvia. I can use martial arts, and I can be pretty stealthy myself,"

She then asked the group, "Do you know where and when he'll strike next? I can start pursuing him from there. Maybe if I'm lucky, I can sneak up on him and knock him out before he even gets the chance to run,"

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

So...around my age...

Sylvia thought to herself. She listened as the innkeeper as he described the thief, and what he has in his arsenal. She couldn't help but think that a shortsword from a thief is probably not as bad as a spear from a skeleton.

She looked at the map and listened to him as he stated that they knew where the thief runs off to, and that they can organize a way to corner him. She commented "That would be most helpful...!"

She then commented, "We'll probably need to discuss a plan further with your friends, make sure everyone's ready for the thief...but other than that, I'm in,"

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia listened as the job was described and a couple of thoughts bubbled to the surface. A hundred gold and the favors would probably go a long way for her here, however, it sounds like the criminal may have been stealing food and other small items before going for the money...

What would be done to the criminal once they were caught?

She let out a pensive "Hmmm..."

She then asked out of curiosity, "You said you spotted the thief last night? Could you describe what they looked like?"

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Sylvia accepted the silver and placed them in the same pouch that held the four gold pieces. She accepted the key with a polite Thank You. She blinked at the mention that she had been looking at the bounties. Doing something to get a little bit more money in order to travel in this world wouldn't be such a bad idea...

She answered him, "Well, you have my interest now. What exactly is this job?"