Session 05 - Back to the Base

5th of Marpenoth, 1371 DR
Evening
Three Hills Adventuring Company
Clearing, light winds from the Southwest

You approach the compound from the road and are greeted by a challenge by Jasper. There has been no password established by the new security chief so Jasper really has no alternative to beckon the returning Heroes to approach, well within a danger range, so he can recognize you. (Jasper will mention this to Kamist in passing with a grumble). After pleasantries and a quizzical look at Storn’s piece of large treasure, Jasper relives himself of his guard post and returns within to cook up some supper. Most of it has been prepared; Jasper was merely waiting for the Heroes to return.

Jasper has created a hearty, hunter’s meal complete with fresh pork sausage cooked in wine with fresh peppers from the garden. A Bread Vendor came by earlier in the day so Jasper paid 2gp to load up on a healthy supply of bread that should last at least 10 days. He serves the Fresh bread with sausage and peppers seasoned with a stone ground mustard paste from plants he also grows in the garden. Jasper notifies Dolgun that he needs 2gp to reimburse himself for the Bread, 4 gp for the meat and will need an additional 75gp for a re-supply of Dwarven Ale, as the Dwarven Ale cask is currently below 25%. Jasper’s Supplier from the Spinning Giant is scheduled to be by in the morning and does not take credit. In total, Jasper needs 81gp in unscheduled supply costs.

Jasper mentions that the Heroes need to plan some training for the end of the week on the 10th. Jasper wants to begin training the Heroes in "The Art of Battling Dragons" as soon as possible. Jasper wants to see Hein later tonight to plan the training and work with him on a curriculum. Jasper will need Dolgun and Storn to assist him in crafting some training materials. He anticipates this will only take an afternoon or so to complete what needs to be constructed.

Jasper has also reported hearing a large lone wolf howling earlier at sunset, lurking about in the small forest just north of the compound. Jasper describes the howl as sounding sorrowful.