[Bright, I would imagine those below deck could come up onto the deck for their move action in the first round they are able to act if they wish, as the commotion on deck would surely alert them. But for the time you are correct as they could happily stay below deck and baring the sinking or destruction of the ship be fine and out of combat XD]<br/><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/117619">Nature</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+4</span><span style="font-weight: bold">9</span><br/><br/>Throughout the night Xarces endures wind and rain, crashing wave and clap of thunder. He being able to see clearly in the darkness however would remain ever aware of the crew around him, keeping an eye on them all as though he realized they where a capable crew he did not want to see any harm come to them under his watchful eye. Through his observations Xarces would pick up on the general techniques and terminology the sailors employed as they performed the various tasks in order to keep the ship running smoothly, or as smoothly as one could given the storm that was battering down upon them.  As his song mixes with the roaring wind a thought would cross his mind (I wonder how the others are all fairing down below?) his mind filling with the images of Alizome, Linda, Bellicious and the others all sleeping peacefully. Perhaps wishful thinking given the rocking the storm was producing, though the mere thought that the others where resting contently while he suffered on deck gave him the strength to continue to endure.<br/><br/>By the time the day light breaks, when the storm finally wanes, Xarces is busy implementing Prestidigitation to clean his sea soaked clothes, imbuing them with a pleasant and fresh scent as he in turn would proceed to straighten his hair, and generally keep up on his appearance and hygiene as best as he could before the others had returned from the bowels of the ship.<br/><br/>As Linda and Alizome return to the deck, Xarces would great them with a warm smile, as despite being physically exhausted he would do his best to pretend that the storm and fatigue from the sleepless night had no effect on him at all "Well good morning you two, the beauty of nature, of sea and storm, has nothing on the both of you. I trust you slept well?" he asks with concern as his eyes glance from Alizome to Linda who he could tell was not fairing well.<br/><br/>[bluff to hide his exhaustion, and act as if everything was peachy<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/117620">Bluff</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+19</span><span style="font-weight: bold">29</span>]<br/><br/><br/>Xarces watches the two as they make their way to the edge of the ship, looking away out of respect when he sees Linda begin to heave overboard. (Eh...poor thing.....) Xarces thinks as he begins to try and think of any way he may be able to help relieve her sea sickness. Though as he thinks of such things, his eyes wandering back onto the young captain Lion, The sudden yell of 'kraken' would draw his attention. Snapping his head to look up at the yelling sailor, he would not see the monster coming as it bursts from the water. A few stray drops of sea splashing into his hair, causing Xarces to furrow his brow as he had just finished fixing it.<br/><br/>Though this was the least of his worries as it seems there was indeed a beast in the water, and it had a taste for flesh at that. Though he did not see the attack, his head would turn to see the unmistakable image of the elven maiden clamped between the menacing jaws of a sea monster. His mind would draw a blank as to what manner of creature he was looking at as all he could think of was the elf who dangled from it's jaws "Oh shit..." he whispers softly as he immediately would begin to undo the rope that tethered him to the ship. His instinct to save his friend Alizome kicking in as he looks to the crew, immediately transitioning his emotion into song,  an empowering performance. His words crisp and clear, instilling confidence in those around him, steeling their hearts against fear, seemingly even strengthening their limbs, and empowering their blows.<br/><br/>{In the first round when Xar gets to act he will start a Bardic Performance,<span style="font-weight: bold"> Inspire Courage </span>Granting everyone who can hear him a +2 competence bonus to attack and damage rolls.  That shall be his standard action, as a move action he will untie himself.]