>He looks like a hellspawn and a lizard decided to have babies one day if you ask me

That sounds promising. Go visit the hotel Steve runs.

>>632664
Sleep is always better after a big meal.
Head to that "Big Breakfast" place and stuff your face with meat.

>>632664
go to kobold hotel, then get food

Verremar 2015/04/03(Fri)17:24 No. 632841 ID: ccf689
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>>632667
>>632735
>>632699

Then it's settled. Inn first, diner next.

The Inn is located on a hill and well I now regret I didn't hitch a ride cause an hour climb made me really feel my legs.

I expected something more... classic, instead I got some house from Art Deco times it seems. Doesn't really matter... Aesthetics are the least of my concern right now and the inn looks solid enough, probably 2 or 3 star establishment.

Verremar 2015/04/03(Fri)17:28 No. 632842 ID: ccf689
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Well at the reception there is a kobold... well a fuzzbold. Given the circumstances a draconic kobold would probably fawn over me and a Cutebold would've been picking his nose looking dumb.

This one is doing what fuzzbolds usually do besides yapping - looking tough. Also he's listening to... something. Can't really make out what but his attention seem to be fully absorbed by it.

>>632842
get his attention

>>632842
Stand a little closer. See if you can hear what he's listening to before you get his attention.

>>632850
this, then ask if there is some form of public transport to move back and forth

Verremar 2015/04/04(Sat)16:20 No. 632922 ID: ccf689
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>>632845
>>632850

Well coming closer I can hear something he listens to... it's something alright. Audiobook read by some renowned Hollywood actor I believe.

...EP STILL" HE ORDERS AND SLOWLY HE INSERTS HIS THUMB INSIDE ME, ROTATING IT AROUND AND AROUND STROKING THE FRONT WALL OF MY VA..."

The kobold looks up at me and turns off his player.

"Anything I can help you with?"

"Yes I want to check in..."

"Oh is that so? Where is your luggage?"

"I tend to travel light and buy clothes on site."

He looks me up and down and narrows his eyes.

"Listen, I know your type and if you try to start shit in my brother's hotel I'll be the one kicking your ass! Understand?"

My he's a feisty one. Cute in a way with that big man talk.

"I don't intend to start any trouble. I just want a place to stay for few days, can I talk to a receptionist or something?"

"You're talking to the receptionist and the chief of security here! I make sure the right clients stay here." He narrows his eyes "Okay, mr. dragon... I don't want any trouble either... so the first sign of trouble and you're out of here. The single small room is $80 a night. The big one is $120. For $30 extra you get breakfast, dinner and supper. But you missed the dinner today so you'll have to go dine yourself.

>>632907

"I forgot to ask, do you have any car or bike rentals? There's a long trek from here to town on foot."

"Guests can rent mountain bikes. $10 per rental. If you want a car, talk to the auto shop Gnoll gal. Her name is Lockjaw, just don't call her "Nuts", she hates that nickname.

Great. Once I settle in I can start checking in how deep of a shit I'm in.

well better go see that damn gnoll then

>>632922
Feisty. Maybe once our mood improves we can see if he'd be willing to join us for a night.

Head to that gnoll. Even a shitty rental car is at least more dignified than a bike.

Verremar 2015/04/05(Sun)16:34 No. 633064 ID: ccf689
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>>632923

I've told the kobold that I'll be back to book a room when I get a car from the Gnoll. He just shrugs and utters "Good luck" before he goes back to leaning against the wall and looking tough.

The walk to the car repair shop is another hour wasted walking... haven't done this much walking around since I've been at the university.

And here I am - "Drive shaft"... odd name for a car repair shop I must say. There's certainly someone there working on a vintage car, and from what I can tell it's certainly a Gnoll.

"Hello, I'm looking for Miss Lockjaw?"

"Hold yer horses. I need to tighten these screws...

Well she sure sound... Gnollish.

Verremar 2015/04/05(Sun)16:42 No. 633070 ID: ccf689
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"So what's your business, mister? Lemme guess yer super modern and expensive car broke down and you need me to fix it?"

"Actually I'm looking for a car to r..."

"To wreck? Got plenty of those, but hey if there's a film being shot in the town I want a part."

"No no... I want to rent a car."

"Rent a car? Hell I don't know how you city folk do it over there, but renting cars not owning them? That's stupid if you ask me. What happened to your old one"

"Someone smashed it... real bad."

"Oh sorry to hear that then, hope it wasn't something as pretty as this custom-made baby I'm working on right now."

"No it was quite dull, I certainly won't miss it. But I'm in a hurry, so can I rent a car or something?"

"I dunno. You don't really look all that trustworthy, where you'll be staying so I can make sure to find you."

"The inn up the h..."

"Oh up with the bold family? Yeah you look like a rich enough sod to go there. I normally don't rent cars but we can cut a deal, I need a hand with this car. You come here every second day, work few hours with me and you can use my old car to drive around the town. You buy your own gas though. Deal?"

...I never fixed a car before.

Ask her if she believes Jesus was really a gnoll

>>633072
wut?
Say you have no idea how to repair a car, but you will be happy to learn, It could be handy to learn to fix or sabotage a car sooner or later.

>>633070
Might as well be honest. She's probably already sized you up as a non-mechanic. Might want to ask what it entails though.

>>633070
Mechanics are pretty sexy.
Might as well beef up your physique while your here.

Plus, how hard can it be?

Verremar 2015/04/06(Mon)17:37 No. 633184 ID: ccf689
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>>633074
>>633076

"I guess I could work for a bit... what does that entail?"

"You'll be the wrench boy. Tossing me tools and such. Here catch!"

Nearly caught it... phew.

"HEY! That thing can hurt!"

"Just testing your reflexes, champ. I can tell already that you're smart enough to tell a 10 from a 12. If you want to seal a deal - be here 2 PM sharp, work clothes and all. You don't want your shirt dirty right?"

"Right right... where can I..."

"Tom hardware's store. Two blocks from here."

"Alright, I'll be here in overalls tomorrow. 2 PM."

"I'll be waiting then."

>>633072

"Say, one thing I was wondering. You're the first Gnoll I've met that is wearing a crucifix. Are you a..."

"Oh that all thing? Yeah y'know. Since my ma left me, I was raised by nuns. Then went a catholic school. That's where I've learnt how to appreciate rock music, get into fights I can win and fix cars. I don't go to church that often because it's really far away and all the people here are either pagans or methodists."

Well... that's... something...

>>633180

I prefer my mechanics male, thank you.

Okay, what now - I can either grab that late dinner or go to Tom's to get those overalls.

>>633184
>Catholic
>not worshiping Yeenoghu and reveling in the thrill of the hunt and glory of the kill.

Why even live?

dinner

Late dinner

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)09:37 No. 633251 ID: ccf689
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>>633185

Well at least that makes her not go into a looting, killing and raping spree right? The Gnolls that worship Yeenoghu have a nasty tendency of bashing people's heads with cudgels. Or taking them hostage. Or beheading them or... you get the idea.

>>633186
>>633210


Well here I am... the diner looks like something straight out of a David Lynch movie. I just hope Naomi Watts isn't going to be my waitress because things will only go more downhill from there.

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)09:42 No. 633252 ID: ccf689
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Okay okay okay... since I'm sitting down on my ass let's see how fucked I am.

One - that elf faggot and his friends is still on my ass because he feels cheated. Sucks for him not to pull out when the stocks were still high. I did. He thinks I knew something beforehand.

Two - I'm stuck here. No car, bus is the only way out. And trying to call my friends using my phone would probably give them ability to track me down. Except Whiz, that guy is near-untraceable. Jess might help me but I need to make her call me... I think I have her fax number somewhere. Who uses fax nowadays, right?

So as long as I keep my head down I'm safe. But I need to at least try and contact someone.

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)09:48 No. 633253 ID: ccf689
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"Hello, I'm Gwen. Nice to meet you! Can I take your order? I recommend the pork sliders they're delicious!"

"Oh, uhhh... right. What's on the "home" menu?"

"Oh, hee hee, not a fan of the tourist grub? Say you're not the new teacher by any chance?"

"Nah I'm afraid not. Don't work well with kids."

[i]"Oh that's a darn shame. Well Snapbones brought in few trouts, so we have fried trouts. Isa has made some fresh casserole, we also have some barbecued tenderlions oh and we have some barbecued sweet ribs too. If you want soup, Isa has some nice fresh chicken soup. For dessert, there's some apple pie or sponge cake."

So... what to choose...

Ribs, chicken soup, sponge cake.

>>633253
first, this is not the first time they ask about the teacher thing, ask what happened to the old one, then some trout, I guess?

fried trout

>>633184
> I prefer my mechanics male, thank you.
Not your partner, for you.
Self reliant guys are hot. Learning how to wrench cars will be a good skill for the future, both in keeping yourself out of danger and picking up dudes.

>>633252
Fax is good, but why not call via payphone? Leave a message on their home phone so only the call is logged.

Also, load up. Soup, apple pie with ice cream, and whatever main course tickles your fancy.

Ask about the people she mentioned. Maybe we might run in to them.

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)17:41 No. 633298 ID: ccf689
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>>633290

I do agree about self-reliant and maybe... I don't know much about repairing cars. I know which cars are impressive though.

>>633261
>>633275
>>633260
>>633290

I'm soon presented with my two course meal with dessert - trout, chicken soup and sponge cake. And of course a cup of coffee - clear as a crisp morning.

"Say, what's this teacher deal, Gwen. Care to give me some info on that?"

"Our old elementary teacher had a really nasty car accident and he is recovering at a hospital. We're waiting for a replacement and well... you look like well taught so excuse folks for assuming a bit too much."

"Oh it's fine really, I'm an educated man..."

Oh damn... this trout is real good. I've dined in 5 star restaurants but nothing beats a freshly caught trout fried in breadcrumbs.

"Oh? Are you a scientist?"

"Yeah you could say so... I do research on the markets an..."

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)17:46 No. 633300 ID: ccf689
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"My my, Gwen. My usual table is taken. I thought I've told Isa to leave the "Reserved for law enforcement sign."

"Oh Mr. Greene... it's just old Mr and Mrs. Dawn had nowhere comfrotable to sit, so I sat them there.

"Aren't you a little ray of sunshine on a cloudy morning, Gwen."

"Well that's what I do the best here! Oh did you meet our newest newcomer to the town? His name is... uhhh..."

"Verremar"

"Pleasure to meet you. You wouldn't mind having the law on your side while you eat. Don't worry, we're not like one of your city police. I can actually shoot straight and won't beat you because I have a bad day."

"Well that's certainly reassuring. No I don't mind. Have a seat."

Verremar 2015/04/07(Tue)17:53 No. 633302 ID: ccf689
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"Gwen, darling, the usual for me."

"Right away, Mr. Greene!"

"Well Mr. Verremar, how are you enjoying our town?"

"Just got here, I'm afraid. Haven't seen much except the inn on the hill and the bus stop."

"It's a quiet town and I prefer to keep it this way, Verremar. I may be an orc, but I like law and order around these parts... I'm sure you understand."

"Oh I understand, Sheriff Greene."

"That's good. I don't want any criminals on the run messing up my town, y'know."

Well I do stand out. By the time I got my dinner the news about a dragon coming on a bus with no luggage might've travelled to his ears. Well best to keep my poker face up and carry on.

"Oh I wouldn't want that either. Trust me. I don't want anything to do with any criminal elements in such a quiet town like here."

"Well that's good. If you want, I could give you a little tour of the town after dinner,get familiar with the folks you'll be staying with. That is if you're gonna stay for us for longer period of time."

Well a tour would be nice. He might actually have some good info on the town as well. And since we're sharing dinner... some small talk won't hurt. Should I ask him something specific?

first say that you have to buy something before doing a tour, then say you will like a tour,ask a bit abot the town history and if there are intersting places, be nice in general.

Obviously take him up on the offer.
Wouldn't hurt to get a little buddy buddy with the local law enforcement. He might even get offended if you decline.

take the tour

Verremar 2015/04/13(Mon)18:01 No. 634256 ID: ccf689
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"Why yes, I'd love the tour but I need to pick up something from the hardware store first..."

"Is it gonna be a murder weapon?"

"Ummm... no. Why would yo..."

"It's a damn joke! That's what it is. Alright Mr. Verremar, when I'm done eating I'll give you the tour. You best behave though because if you don't instead of a front seat you'll be in the back of the car with cuffs on your hands, understood?"

"Yes, sir. Oh I was gonna ask - what's the story of this place?"

"Oh quite simple. After the rifts opened a lot of demihumans, non-humans etc. came through. Some of those were big-time players, some were just simple folk. Most of us found this town half-abandoned so moved in here and well here it is - our own little town far away from human dominated areas.

"I see... well cities ain't that bad."

"Cities are part of the problem. Y'know - demihuman ghettos, Gnoll ghettos, Dragon districts. And there are the simple folk that will pull out their shotgun and count to ten before packing you full of lead if you don't get off their property. Times have changed Mr. Verremar, but not much - you will get the same amount of xenophobia as you did on the day we've arrived.

Verremar 2015/04/13(Mon)18:09 No. 634261 ID: ccf689
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"Oh there you are, boss. I was searching all over town for you.

"What is it now, Scaredy, that it's oh-so-important to interrupt my meal. If Bill is being a problem again you know the drill - lock him up till he sobers up."

"Oh no, Sir. You wanted me to inform you when we got a word on the 4x4 getting fixed."

"And?"

"The garage said it's gonna take at least a month, that tree wrecked it bad. They're gonna give us a temporary replacement though."

"That's good. Oh I forgot my manners. This is Mr. Verremar that will be staying with us for few days. Mr. Verremar this is Scaridisicit. I call him Scaredy for short and he's a bit... jumpy."

"Pleased to meet you mr. Verremar."

"Pleased to meet you as well"

"If you want that tour I suppose Scardey can give you it instead of me. I'll be here for some time."

go with Scardey

>>634261
Why not both?
Two different opinions on the town are twice as good as one, after all. Plus, it lets us get familiar with twice as many locals.

Go with the Boss Hog

>>634261
We've spoken plenty with Greene for now... Scardey could be interesting to know better. Funny name for an officer of the law.

(Somehow I'm expecting demihuman Barny Fife but I can't say why.)

Suggestion 2015/05/12(Tue)18:02 No. 639989 ID: ccf689
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>>634263

As good as it sounds it seems that Greene prefers working alone.

>>634283
>>634801

I am getting that weird feeling Greene is not exactly pleased with me.

"I think I'll go with Officer Scaridisicit..."

"You hear that, Scaredy? Make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."

"Will do! Alright Mr. Verremar. Please come with me."

Usually when a cop told me that I was wearing handcuffs... we're making progress here.

Suggestion 2015/05/12(Tue)18:21 No. 639999 ID: ccf689
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"It's gonna be a bit of a walk to the Jeep... Don't mind the sheriff, Mr. Verre..."

"Just call me Verremar"

"Right, Verremar... well don't mind him. He doesn't like city folk. I had to go through the same hell, since I was from the city."

"I take "Scaredy" was something that you carried here as luggage from the city?"

"Ehh... it's my old "street name". Y'know, ratlings aren't really that liked by humans, so no one wants to hire you, that breeds ghettos which breeds violence and since you can't trust a human cop to be nice to ratlings... so ghetto makes up its own rules its gangs. And when half of your family is busy trafficking or shooting the other side of the street, you start evaluating your life..."

Woah... didn't expect heavy things like that right out of the bat.

"...I was scared to run drugs, I was scared to engage in gunfights. "Oh look at that "Scaredy", always afraid to run with the 'big boys.". When I was 17 I ran away, joined the police academy and ever since then I tried to make a difference. It wasn't easy you know, and my family disowned me... but you know. Sometimes you're the only one that want to get out of the bottom of the barrel of the shit, while everyone seem to be content living there."

"Well... I can't say I had that problem."

"I'm sure Dragons have their own little hells. We all do."

I'm starting to think that this town is a retreat for misfits. And I seem to fit right in.

"And here. This is the replacement one we have for now."

"It looks splendid! What is the real deal then?"

"More durable, 4 passanger version, this one can only take two. So hop in and I can take you for a tour... not sure if you want to look around the town, go through the forest trail or visit the lake first... Or maybe you have something you wanted to look at?"

Decisions... decisions...

>>639999
town

>>639999
Town's the most useful thing right now. Let's go there.

>>640008
town and let's buy the overalls for your new job.

Verremar 2015/07/19(Sun)17:39 No. 657005 ID: e60ab4
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"I need to pick up stuff at... Tom's?"

"Oh right, Tom. Well we can drive there when I'm done with the tour, deal?"

"Deal"

"So that building across the diner? That's Samson's Bar. There's a fair bit of mean characters going through it from time to time - truckers, bikers, a couple of wannabe badass city boys. I doubt it's your kind of a joint"

"I've been in enough of these places and even once I managed to wrestle a minotaur into submission during a fight. Too bad no one captured the event on a photo, he looked pretty pissed."

"Well just don't try it with Samson. He's an OK dude. Over there near the main road is a gas station that's run by a Rattkin gal that likes to call herself Sparky. She sometimes hangs around at Lockjaw's garage that's on our right..."

"Oh I've met Ms. Lockjaw and I'll be her... wrenchboy." The term made Scardey giggle a bit but he quickly regained composure... I'm slowly regretting my decision.

"Behind the gas station is the water tower. I mean it's not that significant, but please don't climb it. I have enough problems with the local kids trying to scale it. And over there is the fire department, run by an old Lizardman S'holal. We usually have forest fires every once in a while, so don't be surprised to see the fire engine running.

"Tourists?"

"Well yeah. Can't live with them, can't live without them... along that street is the Fish shack - fishing and hunting supplies, ran by Danga's wife, Ss'laa. And here's the Sheriff's house... and here I live... There's the Town Hall, where all the government stuff happens and there's our Police headquarters. If you misbehave well you'll probably wind up in our comfortable cell.

"Oh please... I'm a nice dragon. I've already had my share of trigger happy cops trying to cuff me." Then again Scardey could probably cuff me anytime.

"Varg sells appliances and that sort of stuff. Also repairs things, he's Tom's old buddy from the time from before he came here. And there's the Library if you ever want to read into local history or rent a book, the O-Mart and Tom's."

Verremar 2015/07/19(Sun)17:39 No. 657006 ID: e60ab4
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We step out of the car and go inside the shop. The inside of Tom's store is littered with tools - gardening, home repair, car repair. You name it, but it seems that it would be easier just to ask than browse on your own given how clumsy everything is organized. Who I assume is Tom, looks like an old battered Hobgoblin and seems to be reading up a guide on Quebec?! Surely there's a reason for this madness...

"'ey there Tom, what are you gonna do in Quebec?"

"Oh I heard there are gonna go for independence again. I'm just trying to get ready in case of a war happening, so I can join a mercenary company again and d..."

"We've been over this, Tom. First of all they've been trying to secede from Canda for over a century now and they're not gonna do that. Second of all, if they're gonna secede, it's gonna be by a public vote, not war."

"BAH! But that's the SISSY way to do seceding! What the hell is wrong with this world where there's no conflict next door!"

"I much like my world with less conflict, thank you. Anyway I have a dragon here that wanted something from you..."

Oh right... what should I get/ask for? Well other than overalls.

ask for Canadian repellent

Maybe a set of our own tools?
Might win us brownie points with the boss lady if we showed up with our own set of tools.

Also ask the guy why doesn't he go to Africa or something where he could easily find work in a mercenary group.

>>657012
africa is a good place for endless war, yes.

get your overall and a toolbelt and some basice tools like a pincer, for your job you will need a LOT of tools anyway.