Trans-Atlantic Carrion Crown (IC)

[Farmerbink]

Kristoph nods at Elian, helping him rise. "I want to investigate the undead aura I saw. From there, we can enter the upper floor of the prison itself. Is everyone ready to go inside?" he says, heading to the bottom of the stairway and stopping.

Elian nods. As ready as I expect to get...

[MuffinMan]

Aurora nods as well, clenching the haunt siphon tightly.

[JWallyR]

Kristoph nods at Elian, helping him rise. "I want to investigate the undead aura I saw. From there, we can enter the upper floor of the prison itself. Is everyone ready to go inside?" he says, heading to the bottom of the stairway and stopping.

Gundwolf twirls the business end of his flail and grins at Kristoph. Lead the way. He remains at the rear, but seems to still be keeping one eye on the front as they prepare to enter the prison.

[DarkOne-Rob]

Noticing the haunt siphon in Aurora's hands, Kristoph gently steps to her and says, "I will be right beside you - let's have you in front with me so we can try to use this siphon properly at the right moment." He then steps forward onto the stairs, guiding her to walk beside him as they approach the landing.

[Untarr]

As you Reach the top of the stairs, you feel a cold chill run down your spine and odd sensation of something cold and sharp touching the back of your neck. Looking around you see the broken down remains of a headsman's block, though oddly the blood seems fresh.

Next to it lies an axe, with a stain on its blade.

Spoiler: Kristoph

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You detect an undead aura.

Spoiler: Elian

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You detect a magical aura.

Spoiler: Examining the Axe

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As begin to look at it closely, it begins to move. Scraping along the ground it lifts itself upright as two skeletal arms seem to heft it. With a strong swing it brings itself down on the chopping block before taking a swing at you!

Spoiler: OOC

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By opening the spoiler you have examined the axe and therefore initiated combat. Please shout a warning to your friends and roll initiative and give me your first round actions.

Also, not a haunt. Just a renegade headsman axe.

[DarkOne-Rob]

As begin to look at it closely, it begins to move. Scraping along the ground it lifts itself upright as two skeletal arms seem to heft it. With a strong swing it brings itself down on the chopping block before taking a swing at you!

Round 1

Spoiler: Character Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin, Level 1, Init +3, HP 10/13, Speed 20 ft. (30 ft. Base)
AC 18, Touch 11, Flat-footed 17, CMD 14, Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1, Action Points -
+1 Damage vs. Undead Morningstar (N/A) +3 (1d8+2, 20/x2)
Scale Mail, Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Infected with Filth Fever

"If you are going to try to use that Haunt Siphon, now would be a good time!" Kristoph cries, stepping forward to intercept the axe's path to the rest of the party. He brings his drawn morningstar down on the weapon, trying to attack the only thing visible.

Spoiler: Combat Mechanics

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Move action to get into the best position to block the axe's movement towards the rest of the party.
Standard action to attack the axe...?
(1d20+3)[12] attack, (1d20+3)[11] critical confirmation on a natural 20 for x2 damage, (1d8+3)[10] damage (I am assuming this counts as an undead - if not, Kristoph deals 1 less damage)

[MuffinMan]

Round 1

Spoiler: Initiative

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(1d20+8)[15]

Spoiler: Status

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Aurora Edmundson
F NG Human Witch, Level 1, Init +8, HP 9/9, Speed 30
AC 12, Touch 12, Flat-footed 10, CMD 10, Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB -2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Dagger -2 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
(+2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 9
Condition None
Healing Hex: (per day)
Kristoph 1/1 Elian 0/1 Fruril 0/1 Gundwolf 1/1 Aurora 0/1

Aurora's mouth falls open as the skeletal arms seem to brandish the axe in midair. Hands trembling from the adrenaline, she ducks behind Kristoph and untwists the siphon's top, extending it out towards the menacing sight!

Spoiler: Actions

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Attempt to use the Haunt Siphon against... whatever it is for (3d6)[14] damage. Move to get behind Kristoph, if necessary.

Knowledge: Arcana if applicable: (1d20+8)[19]

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Initiative

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Oops, I forgot... (1d20+3)[15]

[JWallyR]

Round 1

Spoiler: Initiative

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Initiative: (1d20+1)[10]

Gundwolf hears Kristoph speak and turns to see the axe-wielding apparition. Hefting his heavy flail, he moves between the party members to stand next to Kristoph; seeing no other obvious target, he swings his flail at the axe itself...

Spoiler: Combat

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I'm assuming this is a Sunder roll? Provokes attack of opportunity but I'm not sure what else is appropriate here.

Power attacking!
Attack: (1d20+4)[8]
CC: (1d20+4)[10]
Damage: (1d10+9)[19] <-- if the AoO goes first and hits me, add 1 to damage per Vengeful trait

Spoiler: Statblock

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian, Level 1, Init +1, HP 13/15, DR 0, Speed 40
AC 15, Touch 11, Flat-footed 14, CMD 16, Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +1, CMB +5, Base Attack Bonus 1
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail +5 (1d10+Str *1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger +5 (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) +2 (1d4+Str, x2)
Hide Armor (+4 Armor, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition None

[Albinobrow]

Round 1

Guess this bow is only helpful when hunting living things.. Dropping the bow, he draws his flail and moves to attack the axe as well.

Spoiler: Initiative and actions

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Initiative [roll]1d20+2[/roll]
Move in to attack!
Attack [roll]1d20+3[/roll] (includes power attack, +2 more if undead)
CC [roll]1d20+3[/roll]
Damage [roll]1d10+7[/roll] (+2 more if undead)

[Albinobrow]

Spoiler: Initiaive and Actions Take 2

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Initiative (1d20+2)[11]
Move in to attack!
Attack (1d20+3)[16] (includes power attack, +2 more if undead)
CC (1d20+3)[19]
Damage (1d10+7)[17] (+2 more if undead)

Spoiler: Statblock

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Fruril
M CG Half-Orc Ranger (Inflitrator), Level 1, Init +2, HP 12/13, Speed 30w/a or 20w/oa
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, CMD 16, Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 01
Falchion +4 (2d4+4, 18-20/x2)
Longbow (arrows) +3 (1d8, x3)
Dagger +4 (1d4+3, 19-20/x2)
Scale mail (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 7
Condition None

[Farmerbink]

Round 1

Elian stays near the back with his crossbow. He saves the bolt, and waits for a better target to fire at.

Spoiler: Combat

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(1d20+5)[22] initiative

Prepare an action to shoot at something hostile with flesh.

(1d20+3)[16]a
(1d20+3)[8] cc
(1d8)[2] damage

[Untarr]

Spoiler: DM Screen

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(1d20+1)[2] Initiative
(1d20+3)[9] vs Kristoph (Miss)
(1d20+3)[6]
(1d12)[7]

Elian stands there with a crossbow.

Aurora opens Haunt Siphon (does nothing, reseals at the end of her turn)

Kristoph misses

Fruril misses

Gundwolfe misses

Axe Misses

Spoiler: Aurora

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It is an Axe animated through magic and the emotions of the hundreds of prisoners it killed. Being made from metal makes it resilient to being attacked (Hardness 10) but as it is being powered by negative energy, it is still vulnerable to positive energy.

Kristoph moves towards the axe cautiously, keeping a constant watch for enemies. As he bends over to examine it, it jerks up and two ghostly arms appear to hold it up. Elian is quick to get his crossbow up, but never pulls the trigger. Aurora twists the mechanism at the top of the haunt siphon and it begins to glow. A whirring noise can be heard inside of it, it slowly crescendos....and then nothing! The mechanism resets itself without doing anything!

Kristoph swings at the axe and it dodges his blow with an audible cackle from the malevolent spirit within. It continues to elude the party's attacks while cackling before finally swinging at Kristoph and missing.

Spoiler: Actions

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Everyone missed. Go Round 2

[DarkOne-Rob]

Round 2

Spoiler: Character Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin, Level 1, Init +3, HP 10/13, Speed 20 ft. (30 ft. Base)
AC 18, Touch 11, Flat-footed 17, CMD 14, Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1, Action Points -
+1 Damage vs. Undead Morningstar (N/A) +3 (1d8+2, 20/x2)
Scale Mail, Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Infected with Filth Fever

"Try to get on opposite sides of it, gentleman," Kristoph calmly says to his companions in melee. "The siphon didn't seem to work, Aurora. Be careful and do not let it get to either of you!" he warns the two at ranged.

He then directs the best sneer he can muster at the axe and taunts, "The justice of the ages was done with this axe - every prisoner to meet their end at its blade surely deserved it!"

Spoiler: Combat Mechanics

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Standard action to attack the axe
(1d20+3)[6] attack, (1d20+3)[10] critical confirmation on a natural 20 for x2 damage, (1d8+2)[5] damage
Free action to attempt to taunt it (not sure what kind of check you would like for this - my Charisma bonus is +4, so I am just going un-trained (1d20+4)[24])
Move action to take a 5-ft. step back to Q17

[JWallyR]

Round 2

Gundwolf keeps both eyes on the axe as he circles it, watching for it to commit to a swing so he can bring his flail to bear...

Spoiler: Combat

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If possible, 5 foot step to a position that uses Fruril or Kristoph to flank.

Power attack!!!
Attack: (1d20+4)[6]
CC: (1d20+4)[22]
Damage: (1d10+9)[11]

Spoiler: Statblock

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian, Level 1, Init +1, HP 13/15, DR 0, Speed 40
AC 15, Touch 11, Flat-footed 14, CMD 16, Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +1, CMB +5, Base Attack Bonus 1
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail +5 (1d10+Str *1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger +5 (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) +2 (1d4+Str, x2)
Hide Armor (+4 Armor, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition None

[MuffinMan]

Round 2

Spoiler: Status

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Aurora Edmundson
F NG Human Witch, Level 1, Init +8, HP 9/9, Speed 30
AC 12, Touch 12, Flat-footed 10, CMD 10, Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB -2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Dagger -2 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
(+2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 9
Condition None
Healing Hex: (per day)
Kristoph 0/1 Elian 0/1 Fruril 0/1 Gundwolf 1/1 Aurora 0/1

"Those are magical forces!" Aurora calls out. "It's fueled by negative energy from decades of victims, so it's vulnerable to positive energy! If I can just get close enough..." She flits around the edge of the melee, working up her nerve to get close...

Spoiler: Actions (need DM ruling)

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@Starnes: What do you think about Aurora using her Healing Hex to damage undead a la CLW? There's nothing I can see in the description that would prevent it.

If she can use it to damage undead, standard action activate hex, move into melee adjacent to Kristoph, then melee touch attack: (1d20-2)[10] for (1d8+1)[8] damage

Else, she will stay put and use Total Defense.

[Farmerbink]

Round 2

Elian's eyes narrow slightly, and a nearly inperceivable nod answers kristoph's curt command. He circles around the axe, trying to find an opportunity to strike.

Spoiler: Com batty stuffs

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Drop crossbow, draw mace, 2nd move to get close behind it. (Aim to provide flanking bonus)

[Untarr]

Spoiler: DM Screen

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Elian moves to provide flanking

Aurora moves in to use healing hex (miss)

Kristoph misses

Fruril (1d20+3)[10]
(1d20+3)[8]
(1d10+7)[14]

Gundwolfe misses

(1d20+3)[15]
(1d20+3)[21]
(1d12)[2]

Elian responds to Kristoph's command takes up a position next to the head block to further distract the axe. Aurora channels some positive energy, but can't quite reach the axe with her hands. It continues to cackle and laugh as the rest of the party misses their attacks. In its flailing, it catches Aurora's out stretched hand and nicks her forearm.

Spoiler: Actions and Mechanics

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Aurora takes 2 dmg.

[Untarr]

Spoiler: DM Screen

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(1d5)[1] random attack

[DarkOne-Rob]

Round 3

Spoiler: Character Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin, Level 1, Init +3, HP 10/13, Speed 20 ft. (30 ft. Base)
AC 18, Touch 11, Flat-footed 17, CMD 14, Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1, Action Points -
+1 Damage vs. Undead Morningstar (N/A) +3 (1d8+2, 20/x2)
Scale Mail, Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Infected with Filth Fever

"Alright, we have you surrounded, throw down your weapon and we will put you to rest as peacefully as possible!" Kristoph says to the ax, frustration in his tone as he attacks the haunted executioner's ax.

Spoiler: Combat Mechanics

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Standard Action to attack
(1d20+5)[17] attack (flanking included), (1d20+5)[25] critical confirmation on a natural 20 for x2 damage, (1d8+2)[10] damage
Ready a move action to take a 5-ft. step to first grant a flanking bonus to Elian and then to Aurora, if possible.

[MuffinMan]

Round 3

"Aiiieee-!" Aurora screams and clutches her wound as the demonic axe slashes her outstretched hand. Tears well up in her eyes for a moment, but soon they are replaced by a vibrant white light and a grim look as she determinately reaches out to strike again!

Spoiler: Actions

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Convert Mage Armor into CLW and touch attack the axe again:
(Edit: actually, if she's still holding the charge from the hex - no need to use the spell)
Attack: (1d20-2)[4] (not including flanking)
CC: (1d20-2)[-1] (20/x2)
Attack: (1d8+1)[4]

Spoiler: Status

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Aurora Edmundson
F NG Human Witch, Level 1, Init +8, HP 7/9, Speed 30
AC 12, Touch 12, Flat-footed 10, CMD 10, Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB -2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Dagger -2 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
(+2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 9
Condition None
Healing Hex: (per day)
Kristoph 0/1 Elian 0/1 Fruril 0/1 Gundwolf 1/1 Aurora 0/1

[JWallyR]

Round 3

Gundwolf watches the blade with icy calm, waiting for the right moment to strike..

Spoiler: Combat

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Power Attack!
Attack: (1d20+6)[14] <--- includes -1 for Power Attack and +2 for flanking
CC: (1d20+6)[13] <--- includes -1 for Power Attack and +2 for flanking
Damage: (1d10+9)[15]

Spoiler: Statblock

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian, Level 1, Init +1, HP 13/15, DR 0, Speed 40
AC 15, Touch 11, Flat-footed 14, CMD 16, Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +1, CMB +5, Base Attack Bonus 1
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail +5 (1d10+Str *1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger +5 (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) +2 (1d4+Str, x2)
Hide Armor (+4 Armor, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition None

[Farmerbink]

Round 3

With grim determination, Elian strikes out at the floating blade.

Spoiler: combat

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(1d20)[8] attack
(1d20)[8] CC (x3 on a 20)
(1d8)[7] damage

[Albinobrow]

Round 3

Fruril swings once more with more determination after seeing the axe swing at Aurora!

Spoiler: Actions

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Power Attack! (1d20+5)[15] (includes flanking)
CC (1d20+5)[10]
Damage [1d10+7[/roll]

[Albinobrow]

Spoiler: The damages

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(1d10+7)[17] I might be feeling less power attacky next round..

[Untarr]

Round 3

Spoiler: DM Screen

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(1d5)[2]
(1d20+3)[12]
(1d20+3)[15]
(1d12)[10]

"Alright, we have you surrounded, throw down your weapon and we will put you to rest as peacefully as possible!"

At Kristoph's command the axe falls inert to the ground and in their haste the party's attacks all strike air. For a moment all is still, before the cackling continues and the axe moves over and swings at Fruril who deftly dodges the blow!

Spoiler: Combat Actions

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Everyone misses. The axe has moved.

[DarkOne-Rob]

Round 4

Spoiler: Character Status

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AC 18, Touch 11, Flat-footed 17, CMD 14, Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1, Action Points -
+1 Damage vs. Undead Morningstar (N/A) +3 (1d8+2, 20/x2)
Scale Mail, Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Infected with Filth Fever

"That is not what I meant..." Kristoph says, continuing to move and attack the ax surrounded.

Spoiler: Combat Mechanics

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Move Action to get a flanking position on the Ax (Q18).
Standard Action to attack
(1d20+5)[20] attack, (1d20+5)[16] critical confirmation on a natural 20 for x2 damage, (1d8+2)[8] damage

[Farmerbink]

Round 4

Spoiler: combat

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(1d20)[8] attack
(1d20)[18] cc (x3)
(1d8)[6]

[MuffinMan]

Round 4

As the axe moves away, Aurora holds the cut on her right arm and considers transferring the positive energy in her fist to herself. But then, narrowing her eyes, she chases after the ghostly blade and attempts to strike it again!

Spoiler: Actions

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Move back into melee with axe (R17?) and then melee touch attack:
(1d20-2)[0] for (1d8+1)[8] positive energy damage

Spoiler: Status

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Aurora Edmundson
F NG Human Witch, Level 1, Init +8, HP 7/9, Speed 30
AC 12, Touch 12, Flat-footed 10, CMD 10, Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB -2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Dagger -2 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
(+2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 9
Condition None
Healing Hex: (per day)
Kristoph 1/1 Elian 0/1 Fruril 0/1 Gundwolf 1/1 Aurora 0/1

[JWallyR]

Round 5

ENOUGH bellows Gundwolf, and as he breathes in sharply, his eyes seem to go bloodshot; as he swings, his mace seems to fly faster and harder than before...

Spoiler: Combat stuffs

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RAAAAAAAAGE!
+4 Str, Con, +2 Will saves, -2 AC (all reflected in

Power attack!!!
Attack: (1d20+6)[7] <--- freakin' really? Natural 1? wtf. Thanks Rage. >_>
CC: (1d20+6)[11]
Damage: (1d10+12)[15]

Spoiler: Statblock

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian, Level 1, Init +1, HP 15/15, DR 0, Speed 40
AC 13, Touch 9, Flat-footed 12, CMD 16, Fort +7, Ref +1, Will +3, CMB +7, Base Attack Bonus 1
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Uses Melee (1d10+Str *1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Uses Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Uses Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Hide Armor (+4 Armor, +1 Dex, -2 Misc)
Abilities Str 22, Dex 12, Con 20, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Raging! +4 Str, Con, +2 Will saves (temp), -2 AC (misc)