Talks Machina 67: The Gentleman's Path

is the sixty-seventh episode of Talks Machina. Travis and Matt discuss with host Brian Wayne Foster.

Synopsis

 * @CubeIsHorse: For Matt: How is the Jester accent coming along?
 * Katie Nicholson: For Travis: Rather than smashing in faces, you have now become the face of the party. What mindset do you put yourself in to maintain that position?
 * Tymorrowland: Matt: What would have happened if Fjord/Travis wasn’t as lucky as he was and lost the gamble with Gentleman?
 * @Conor5678: For Travis: Your voice change when you speak to your patron is a strong hint that Fjord may be hiding the biggest backstory secrets of all. How do you feel seeing everyone else’s dirty laundry as no one seems to be even remotely aware of Fjord’s hidden depths?
 * @marsmalady: Matt: Why did you include the fight scene in the Leaky Tap, and how did you expect the players to react? Was it supposed to just be flavor?
 * @alostlibrary: For Matt: Were you expecting the (friendly) fight between Beau and Jester? What were your thoughts as it was happening?
 * Zed3141: Travis: Fjord seemed hesitant about accepting both contracts from the gentleman, does he think it is too much for the Nein?
 * Gif of the Week: Teleprari aka @wevecometohug’s gif of the stapled vs. steepled moment.
 * KyleWithAnN: Matt: Did you have any expectations as to whether the Mighty Nein would take the Lawmaster’s offer or one of the Gentleman’s missions? Did you have any other story hooks prepared in case they wanted to skip town altogether?
 * @BaconQueenVern: Travis: is Fjord relieved that he doesn’t have to go back to the Menagerie Coast?
 * Sarah Russell: Throwback Q for Matt: What did you think when Fjord vored the sword? Did you mean for him to take it so literally?
 * YoWhatUpImAQuestion: Travis: does Fgord regret setting the precedent that he is now expected to deepthroat his weapon every time he gets a new one? Will this affect how readily he decides to pick up new weapons in the future?
 * @SaraFedor: Matt: Was there anything actually in the orc’s house? Travis: why didn’t you go in the orc’s house?
 * @tomp115: Q for all: What were your thoughts on the modern literature tactic by Nott and Caleb? And, what did you think on Jester’s reaction to it?
 * Jeni Hellum: For Matt: When you had a party composed partially of goblins attack the M9, were you angling or at least hoping for some Nott lore drop?
 * Fanart of the Week: Rebecca Snowden aka @bananacandytho’s picture of Yasha fighting with her Necrotic Shroud.
 * @eclecticmsella: Travis, how does Fjord feel about hearing more about Nott’s backstory?
 * Wahlbreaker: Matt: How have the players surprised you with handling and/or coming out with their backstory, if at all?
 * @chroms_thotties: To Travis: How does Fjord feel about Nott and her insecurities seeing as Fjord is also uncomfortable with his half-orc heritage? Does he see her as a kindred spirit?
 * @mongward: To Matt: it’s been bothering me since the Victory Pit. There were some well-educated casters in the audience. Could any of them tell that M9 were using unusual magic (Blood Hunter, warlock, the Traveller’s cleric, Aasimar)?
 * Cthulhulegobrick: Travis: Did you watch the scene Liam kicked you out for? How do you feel about it in retrospect?
 * BrainBlowX: Matt: In light of recent reveals, what are your thoughts on traditionally “all-evil” races in D&D? Is there a line you draw as a storyteller on this aspect?
 * @metzger_katie: To Travis: What would be worse, a shopping or a library episode?
 * #thankmyguests: Backstory Stalling-man, Ogres Smell The Worst Sir, and I’m your host, Arsequeef’s Soft Serve

Quotations
Brian: "A memoir."
 * Matt: "Pact of the Bottom."
 * Brian: "Deep Thrjoat"