The Savage Tides Campaign, Adventure #1 - There is No Honor
Over the course of the day yesterday all of the PCs are met by a wizened old halfling woman who introduces herself as "Kora" and works for a well-known noble family, the Vanderborens. After greeting them all respectfully she hands each a letter:
Spoiler: The letter
If asked for more details she explains that her mistress, Miss Lavinia Vanderboren, does not disclose details of her business to her maidservants, and that she really must go. The old woman leaves, bowing her head as she does and disappearing into the masses of the city of Sasserine.
Spoiler: Knowledge (Nobility) DC 10You know the Vanderborens are a wealthy noble family heavily involved in sea-going trade.
Spoiler: Same roll, DC 15Lavinia is the eldest child of the family. She has a younger brother and no sisters.
Spoiler: Knowledge (Local) DC 15A tragic ship fire a month ago claimed the lives of Verik and Larissa Vanderboren. They were survived by their two children, Lavinia and Vanthus.
The Vanderboren manor is located in the eastern section of the Merchant District. As the PCs arrive they see a seven-foot high stone wall surrounding the estate with a towering, gothic, three-story house dominating the grounds inside. Leering gargoyles and capering nypmhs festoon the eaves of the manor's roof, and several trees give the manor grounds a nice buffer from the bustle of the city. The front gates are open, though no one greets the PCs till they reach the front door and knock. Kora answers the door, thanking them for coming and leading them to the atrium. "Lady Vanderboren will be with you shortly. Please wait here." The room is growing dark as night falls, though several sets of candles provide enough light to see the many flowers and decorative plants in it.
Spoiler: Out of CharacterPlease post something about your arrival and feel free to interact with the other PCs. When everyone has posted I will move forward with events.