text: Kill Count Pre-adventure: Gregory: 0 Brylynn: 0 Tedal: 0 Lubith: 0 Gert: ∞ The group looks determined as they prepare for their descent. Leading them is a small gnome. “The Lizard King has been sending up his lizardpeople through a large tunnel nearby. We don’t have the numbers to meet them head-on, so we are sending in our greatest adventurers through a smaller tunnel to ambush their general. His name is Otel Deraj. He is known for his bowtie and pretentious attitude. Kill him and we will reward you with 5 gold pieces.” Explains the teenie tiny gnome named Jerome. The party leads through the tunnel. In the front stands the gallant holy warrior, Gregory Hillyer. His sword is strong but not as strong as his conviction. He leads the way, torch in hand. Behind him is the eloquent elven mage, Brylynn Flowerlight. She can't cast healing spells so quit asking. She holds her spell book ready for action. Following is the halfling rogue, Tedal Shadowrabbit. He’s just a little guy. He pulls his hood over his head, blending into the shadows. Struggling to keep up is the Obese Dwarf Cleric, Lubith Brownheart. His fat is mere insulation. Sweat drips down his beard dripping onto his heavy plate armor as he pumps his arms to keep up. Behind Lubith is Gert. The ground of the tunnel is uneven dirt, and the roof is unsupported. The tunnel is primitive, like something a badger would dig, not like something made by a gnome. “I’m not used to being underground like this, I don’t feel safe,” says Brylynn. “Oh hush now. Being underground has never hurt anyone,” says Lubert. “Gert,” says Gert. They hike for what feels like hours to Lubith, until they encounter two lizardpeople sweeping the floor. One holds the broom and is yelling at the other sweeping the floor. “Hergthassasssaaasshhhhhhh,” says the sweeping lizardperson once he sees the humans. “Stand back infidel, repent or be slain,” exclaims Gregory. “Gert,” says Gert. Gregory charges first, slashing with his sword. Flying from behind him; a bolt of fire from Brylynn. The fire and sword collide with the lizard, applying a stab wound and burning a hole through his chest. The lizardperson pulls a sword from the broomstick and clashes blades with Gregory. The second lizardperson unsheathes his dustpan, revealing a blade at the end of it. Before the second lizard person could land a hit, Tedal jumps on his back, stabbing him in the head. Lubith follows with his Mace straight to the knees, snapping every bone in the poor joint. “Gert,” says Gert. The swords of the Lizardperson and Gregory cling. Gregory breaks through the bind and stabs the Lizardperson through the chest leading his intestines to fall out. Brylynn puts her hands against the lizardperson’s face and melts it off. The lizard person fumbles back and slashes at Gregory. The other lizardperson fights the grip of Tedal but is unsuccessful. Tedal stabs both of his daggers through the eyes of the lizardperson. Lubith holds his holy symbol in his chubby fingers and says a prayer, shooting a holy bolt of light straight at the face of the lizardperson being ridden by Tedal. The light glides gracefully and incinerates the lizardperson’s face. “Gert,” says Gert. Gregory lands the finishing blow against the Lizardperson with a clean strike. Lubith ends the other with a bash to the head. The party heads to the opening where the lizardpeople came from, seeing a dark stone dungeon. To be continued... “Gert,” says Gert.