Jump in the fire!

[Attilius]

Suspecting a trap, Attilius continues forward cautiously.
"Be ready for anything..."

[DM Bob]

Skrye notices something odd as you advance. Perhaps ten feet from the tent opening, there appears to be a single red & black jasper stone resin-ed to what appears to be a metal stake in a burning tree trunk. It is perhaps 4 feet from the ground.

Think the pommel of a dagger, but a stake instead of a blade. It is currently red hot, as if awaiting a tempering by a smith.

The sounds of fire hot passion erupt from the tent.

[Attilius]

The giant pulls and adjusts his collar chest armor a bit. Is he embarrassed by the sounds of fiery passion?
"Grrrrrr..."
Nope, he's just frustratingly hot and agitated by this infernal heat upon heat:
"Oi! In the tent! 'Urry up and finish already and come on out to talk!"

He drops to a defensive knee ready for 80 fire bolts to come streaking out at him.

[DM Bob]

It takes a count of six, but soon the dark tent slit opens.

Two extremely attractive and tanned women, wearing thin yellow silken robes (that leave very little for the imagination, by the way) slowly appear. One is red headed and tall; the other brunette and short. They look exhausted and are both covered in a sheen of sweat.

"Yes?" States the red head.

The brunette yawns, but looks up suggestively to the goliath and then slowly licks her full lips.

The world still burns.

[Attilius]

It's too hot to be fucking is written all over his face...
"We're here for a pick up for Aman: Some human headed worms. This the right place?"

[DM Bob]

The red head smiles in return and replies seductively.

"Aman said there are three mortals we can take in trade for the larvae. Who is whom?"

The brunette giggles.

Pointing at Coden she coos, "Oh, I could eat that one alive!"

[Attilius]

As the giant turns to look at Coden, several beads of sweat drop from his galea and hit the spongy deck, quickly sizzling into evaportion.
"He said we're just picking the worms up, nothing about dropping off or trading."

[DM Bob]

They both laugh hysterically.

The brunette temptress adds, "A deal's a deal... don't be coy big man. Which three of you shall it be? Tarry not."

[Coden Rokos (Jesse H.)]

"I've avoided being eaten before and I don't intend to start now."

[Attilius]

The gladiator side looks to the casters in the party "Anyone of you's can talk to Aman with your magiks or the way?"

35 rounds remaining: Gouge +1 magical bonus

[Coden Rokos (Jesse H.)]

"I know a shakedown when I see one. No freebies, ladies," says Coden.

[Niachi]

Niachi puts away his weapon and shakes his head in reply to the question, keeps shaking his head scoldingly at the mistaken pair of lovers.

He is about to say something, but he pauses and waits for the other spellcasters to dial up Aman.

He avoids eye contact with the "females."

[AthasianLaborer]

Now that we don't need to worry about the Caller, Mind Blank is going back up and maintained.

'Muiko looks in the direction of the redhead (but not into her eyes) and smiles "I would gladly spend hours if not days exploring the realm of sensual experiences I am sure you ladies could share, sadly though, we've a deadline to meet.  If you could please just {Suggestion: fetch those worms for us now}"

[Skrye [AC3; 48/48HP]]

- Skrye was amazed with the plane, not because it's not the one she worship but the fact of been in one of the realms of the worshipped elements was a thrill - 'How would it be in the plane of earth?' - thought that shattered like a piece of talc under the mass of a block of granite when the camp is seen and the conversation with the natives happens,but nothing she says

[DM Bob]

"If it makes you trust us on our end of the deal, we can show you the larvae. Sixty-six of the scummiest fools to ever take on existence. Top quality, well worth three mortals in exchange." Deals the red head.

The brunette nods in agreement as she calls out loudly. "Vestah! Bring out the worms! Aman's thralls are here!"

Somewhere beyond the tent a voice calls back.

"The mephits will bring them around in a second!" Calls out a cackling voice. "Which three are the meatiest?"

The brunette calls back in return. "There's a decent pick this time. The brothers haven't placed an order in ages... Aman seems to be giving us the cream of the crop this time around!"

A pleased "Ooo!" is heard in response.