[pnpgm] Game Update #5a - File #44 Supplement - Ship IBT; cover story

[J Hooten]

<Anyone have a definition of skill levels for the 2 types (80s or other)?
<They appear to use a 10 to 1 in problem solving so an other skill at 8 
is about equivalent to an 80?
<I suppose I can try to put that in RP even though I have not thought up 
exactly how he should do it...

After listening to many of his friends talk about skills to teach or 
learn on the trip, Raban decides he should mention what he knows...
"I expect most already know some of this but some my not so... I am a 
master of Long Bow and Hand to Hand combat but my other weapon skills 
are only barely trained since I rarely use them. I am a Master of many 
Musical Instruments, Acting, Acrobatics and Dance, though my Dancing 
will one day surpass all the others. Had I not grown so much, I could 
have surpassed my Mother's dance skill as I promised her so long ago, 
but events made that difficult for me to focus on..."
"I am also a master of Survival in many places and quite skilled in 
others, as that was important to a traveling Bard. I am a Master in how 
to care for Forests and Hills. I am skilled in use of wagons and draft 
horses, including how to properly care for the horses. I am quite 
skilled in Tanning and how to find Secret things. I am almost a Master 
in massage and finding useful herbs for that. I am a passable Smuggler, 
Merchant, Bowyer, Fletcher and can even make my own clothes and cook."
"I am also a Master of Climbing, Tracking and Swimming. I think that 
covers most of what I could teach or help people with. Some of that 
would be difficult to teach on a ship I would think, but plenty can be 
done."
"I am sure my skills were fairly obvious, as they are all things a troop 
of traveling entertainers or Bard should learn or things someone of my 
size would need. I would be interested in training in those skills I 
have not mastered yet or even new ones... I would also be interested in 
learning new spells but that could be a problem if we do not want anyone 
to know about our magic skills?"
"Oh, this could be important too. I do know quite a bit about Disguise, 
since it was useful in Acting and other Stage performances. I have not 
used it much in years since I out grew so many roles. But it could be 
useful on this mission, depending on what roles people will be playing."

<later>
"Mongo? That is an interesting name, Kell, I do not place its origin. 
Was this Mongo someone of my size and strength? How did he act, his 
personality and mannerisms? If you knew Mongo well enough, I should be 
able to learn how to play him if you think he would suit my role in the 
mission."

<I doubt Raban would break chains while yawning and stretching but 
otherwise not a bad fit ;)

Murtha, Mark D (N-Resources) wrote:
>
> Kell can and will train others with the Shield since no else 
> publically responded, or in merchant, rhetoric, acting skills. Or 
> start someone with smuggling as there is not enough time to learn all 
> of it. Kell suggests we all speak Katai as much as possible, and if 
> Unali (or Zhou) can give culture/overall teachings on Katai for those 
> that want it.
>
> Depending oh how things work out, Kell may ask for Archery training. 
> He doesn’t know how to use a bow. Would like to learn Unarmed Combat.
>
> [OOC] How do you all usually handle magic? Do you ever cross-train 
> each other?
>
> For the cover story, Kell is planning to be the merchant in whatever 
> scheme and details we finally pick. Kell’s alias, well, I am up for 
> suggestions. I’m thinking maybe “Swan” of “Swan and Talm Trading”.
>
> Raban can be Mongo. “Let’s give him to Mongo!” J If not Raban then 
> someone big and mean looking can be Mongo. Or not.
>