Statue for scrap

A thief has stolen one of the famous Statues of Abingend: The bronze figure of Solina. The local watch are offering a reward for recovery of the statue and capture of the culprits.

Choose two culprits from the the list of Scrap-Metal Collectors below. You can add additional co-conspirators from Abingend's itinerants list. One culprit is in the city centre, attempting to find somewhere to fence the statue, they carry a set of shoddy tools, coated in white paint. The other culprit lurks just beyond the city limits, holed up in a dilapidated shed with the pilfered loot.

There were no witnesses to the crime which took place in the early hours.

If the party visit the site of the crime, they can make an Investigation check. A DC of 14 reveals the tools used to remove the statue were in poor repair. A DC of 17 additionally reveals flecks of white paint. This information can be used to positively identify one of the culprits.

Successful Intimidation or Persuasion on a Scrap-Metal Collector, reveals the location of another Collector. Likewise, applying these skills to the primary culprit yields either a confession or the location of an accomplice. Adjust the DCs based on the circumstances.

If the party recovers the statue, the watch house pays a reward of 60 gp. If they also provide the culprits and evidence of guilt, the reward is increased to 100 gp.

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