Ok a few rule bits and pieces.  First in 5e there is a melee attack (strike to subdue) that will count towards knocking someone out, but doesn’t generate a death throw or require healing.<br/><br/>Second, the PCs seem to delight in hugging NPCs as opposed to grappling - e.g., Dafina and the Kris (the one in the pantaloons), Drip and Alex.  The Grappling rules apply - opposed Str(Athletics) roll.  However, I’m going to simplify things a bit to speed it up and have the players roll against a Passive Grappling target - figure generally DC10.  Note, the NPCs have the option of resisting or not - Kris no, but Alex yes. he isn’t going let the Horny guy get anywhere near him :)<br/><br/>I also need to come up with something for you High Dex types to get your hands on the poor defenseless men.  Something like a Dex(Acrobatics) roll, but if success it is a bit of a reverse grapple, the target moves half speed dragging you along.<br/><br/>Third, I need to go find a Social Mechanics scale, that factors in the size of the ask for Persuasion.