Alright folks. After a very prolonged absence, I'm returning for a little bit of DMing.
The following is a tournament event I'm attempting to playtest. It'll be a series of about 8-10 encounters, using four predetermined PCs.
I'm planning on running two different versions of this, to handle two of the possible 'paths' things can take, and am thus accepting 8 total PCs.
Only other rule regarding it is that you'll have to select a PC from a base description from them. If you're curious about a character I can give you a base idea, but I want these to be blind of stats.
Finally, all the charachters are created with core D&D. A few are odd races (Hobgoblin, Planetouched.) But otherwise this is 'core only. Have fun.
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Eleventh Company,
Edward
[Sblock=Contract]Eleventh Company,
This is the dumbed down version of the contract I mentioned to you. I pretty much took out all of the legal wording and simplified it for a soldier's point of view. Note the coin!
Edward
Contractual Obligations
1. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade will adhere to the standards of war set forth by King William the Thirteenth. These include but are not limited to:
A) Giving quarter to enemies who request it.
B) Refraining from pillaging or desecrating the bodies of fallen enemies, excepting cases of dire necessity, such as rearmament.
C) Treat foes with dignity.
D) Attack only targets of military targets and opponents.
2. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade are required to follow the battle related commands of any officer above rank of Lieutenant Colonel
3. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade will, whenever possible within the boundaries of their initial orders, seek to assist the forces of Lyra in the defense of her towns and cities from outside aggressors and internal threats.
Contractual Benefits
1. The participating members of Midnight's Brigade will be granted the temporary rank of Major in the Lyran army, as well as papers stating such.
2. The members of Midnight's Brigade will be given free reign to conduct operations in the manner of their choosing, excepting that those methods obey their contractual obligations.
Contractual Stipulations
1. To receive payment, Midnight's Brigade must show a meaningful effect on the course of the war in which they are called into service. This determination will be made by a neutral party already determined and agreed to by both parties.
2. An escrow of no less than half a million gold pieces will be delivered by both parties to the aforementioned neutral party upon the signing of this contract. Should either side attempt to ignore refuse either service or payment, or in the case of Midnight's Brigade, offer their services to the forces opposing Lyra, this coin will be delivered into the hands of the wronged party.
Eleventh Company,
Pretty hot stuff huh? Bet you guys aren't particularly glad you're the closest unit in place eh?
Edward[/sblock]
[Sblock=Mission Overview]Eleventh Company,
Messenger asked me to be as clear cut as I can on the information I give you for this mission. Not surprising considering how much we're being paid. Still, he was kind of Cryptic... Talking about how Midnight himself is looking at this one... how its a fight of ideology. Above my pay-grade anyways.
Edward
Mission Overview,
Well I know you've already heard bits and pieces of this story considering how much effect its had on the south, and therefore business. This is as close to the 'official' story as we can get. Sorry about how redundant all this is, but Messenger told me to cover everything, regardless of whether you know it or not.
You already know The Principality of Shay I'm sure. I think you fought there in the last bulwark war didn't you? Anyways, Shay is a paladin nation. It was founded something like four centuries back by a paladin so righteous he refused to call himself king, insisting that ' There is someone above me, and only he can truly be king.'
Hence he titled himself prince instead, leading to the founding of 'The Principality of Shay.' Since then it's become pretty much the most powerful nation of goody two-shoes, stick up the backside nation in southern Rasa, its borders stretching from the divine sea nearly to the eastern ocean.
I mentioned the Bulwark wars. For the benefit of those of you who didn't fight in them. Shay is the furthest north of any of the southern paladin nations. They're sort of a big brother to the southern powers. The bulwark wars have been an ongoing series of decades long wars, the south bracing against the strikes of the north, with Shay taking the brunt of them, and, with the help of her allies, such as Lyra, ultimately winning them.
That was then. The last two years have seen a lot of heartbreak. Good Prince Derek lost his sons, one through murder, the other two through unrelated accidents over. With his wife dead, and his body too aged he saw his line at an end, four centuries of paladin rulers gone at last. Killed himself.
That the official anyways. This is where things start taking a dark turn. Looking for leadership, the Shayan's turn to Eien Specifically the aspect of the maker. Thats their god by the by. The Maker, some creationist stuff, more info on that you'd have to ask them.
Anyways, they elevate their high priest, Damien, who makes a big deal about trying to refuse, but ultimately accepts. Now things start taking an even worse turn for Shay. Paladins start losing powers they've had for generations, couple of floods. They figure the Maker is mad.
Lord Damien, as he's started calling himself, goes through about four priests in this time, each of them vanishing, supposedly to ponder the gods mysteries, though they're never seen again. Until he elevates an unknown woman. Celes by name, to the position.
The two of them start preaching about the evil of the nations around them. And they're not talking about the north. Its the godless or heretical south thats the problem.
They start issuing warnings that their neighbors try in good faith to fix. Meanwhile Shay is reorganizing their military. They're calling it 'The Way of Peace' now. Then they attack, take one of their neighbors in the blink of an eye, Execute the heretic royal family. This causes some dissent among their own troops, but most of the high ranking paladins have been busted down, replaced with mercenaries like us, or longtime friends of Lord Damien.
They started issuing threats to Lyra last month. Everyone saw this coming, even Lyra, which is why they signed us up.
My thoughts? The priest is rotten as they come. He's replaced the Grand Martial with this brute of a woman named Andariel Regethern-Feln. Stories have her with huge red wings, coming from northern Rasa. She is obsessed with combat and death, Stories say she put the royal family to death herself.
My only advice? Watch yourself. This is a holy war to the Shayan troops, which means they will be crazed. Pick your targets carefully, and don't stick your head out.
If you've got any further questions, I'm supposed to refer you to Messenger, but good luck finding him.[/sblock]
[sblock=Dossier]Eleventh Company,
Now, I feel like an absolute moron for having to include this in your briefing package, but this missions key word is apparently 'Completeness'. Messenger doesn't want you going into this half cocked, and because of that I've been ordered to, among other information, include your personnel dossiers into your briefing packet to be sure that you make the most informed decision about who to send.
Anyways, they're all there. Despite the fact that he said 'Completeness' I don't think he wants me disclosing the personal stuff, so its just my take on what I read. You probably already know about all of them just by looking. Have fun in Lyra.
Edward
Personnel Dossiers,
Armst'Ong - Armst'Ong is one of the more recent additions to the Fighting Eleventh, and definitely one of the most visible. A half orc, he was a Shayan national until very recently. Joined up when Shay started spouting the Way of Peace with the associated 'cleansing'. Not the greatest fighter, and a bit tough to deal with. Thinks because he's got that long blonde hair he inherited his father's looks.
Useful in a fight, he brought this 'light whip' thing with him, fancy, good for tripping if not much else. Just don't ask him his family history.
Kessick - Kessick is one of the unit's old hands. He was one of the starting eight when we organized the Eleventh, and has acquitted himself admirably ever since. Sixteen major contracts under his belt along with a handful of other jobs before joining the brigade, he's no stranger to combat.
Oddly enough, Kessick is also one of our most learned members. Though he has a bit of a temper problem, he has spent a pretty decent chunk of his gold on a personal library, knows more about half the world than I do about my home country. Smart guy, Messenger thinks he's command material, but we'll see.
Dhar Ironfist - This dwarf is a walking suit of armor from all accounts. He has familial ties to a rulership clan of dwarves, but has apparently decided to revoke any attempt at taking a title for himself.
He is most famous for standing up to a half dozen trolls, dropping them left and right with spell and weapon, only to have one stand back up the moment he moved to fight another. Spent nearly twenty minutes keeping them busy till someone walked over with a torch.
Meredith Tealeaf - Not your typical halfling. I had the misfortune (Please don't let her read this) of meeting this young woman a few months ago
She views civilization as a blight. Originally she was actually a target. Had animals running wild, ripping small towns to pieces. We took her down but for some reason Messenger secured her release and assigned her to you. Still, she's good in combat, like an arrow. Fire and forget.
Carlax - Carlax is one of the more monstrous members of the brigade. Originally a probationary member, a battle captive leftover from a successful contract, he's earned full status through unwavering loyalty and tremendous skill.
In addition, he is a master of a peculiar type of weapon developed by his clan. The long halberd he wields is a well balanced variant on the traditional weapon, allowing him to strike at a distance most cannot match.
Seth 'Geezer' Allay - Among all the members of Eleventh Brigade, Geezer has been with us the longest. Recruited in his early teens, he has been a part of the brigade since there was only First Company.
He has served in every company, except twelve and thirteen, at least briefly. He is one of the founding members of Eleventh, and has refused both promotion and re-assignment since its inception. Dossier says he's sixty two. Hits harder than he did at twenty though.
Elia Everwind - One half of the Everwind sisters. Twin sisters practiced in magic, they originally made their living as bounty hunters. They joined as guides for a search and destroy mission, staying on for the promise of greater pay and more adventure.
Cute, Elven, Twins. Thats really all you need to know. She's an archer too.
Alia Everwind - The other half of the sisters. This one is proficient in both spells and falchion. Slightly more bloodthirsty of the two, though thats not saying much considering.
To reiterate once again. Cute, Elven, Twins.
Magius Azerius - Its an assumed name. I can tell you that, might as well have called himself Guy Incognito. An able sorcerer, You can trust him to do what battlemagi do, throw spells and kill stuff.
He has a dislike for fire, both spells and natural. Dossier says this might actually border on phobia. Just keep it in mind. Oh, he has absolutely no formal training, so asking him to ID spells or effects is sort of a no go.
Vicente - Probably the most versatile of Eleventh Companies arcane caster, Vicente specializes in Enchantment magic, though he is also surprisingly adept at both Illusion and, to a lesser extent, Conjuration.
His thirst for knowledge extends beyond magic, giving him a broad base to work from. He's also arrogant, specifically disliking Magius. The two have devolved into fist fighting on at least one occasion over the phrase, 'No talent hack'.
Vicente's signature spell is his 'Ghostly Special' Phantasmal Killer.
Buddy 'The Badger' Kelwin - Why do they call him 'The Badger?' He's a summoner Thaumaturge, has a thing for summoning badgers. Need a trap disarmed? Badger. Need to distract your enemy? Badger. Need to get it to swing at someone other than you? Badger.
He's got other skills, which is why we keep him around. Guy just likes badgers.
Jayce - Jayce is one of our more troublesome members. Still on probationary membership, he gets into fight, and attempts to give orders or suggestions regardless of rank.
A former Paladin, he is used to having his orders obeyed. So much so that he even had a weapon fashioned for him for that sole purpose. The chain of command is a rather unique weapon he oft uses to quote 'Beat them with to show them who is in command.'
Despite his trouble his is an able fighter, and a decent strategist.
Kurgan the Man-Hunter - A battle-cleric of the highest order, Kurgan is one of our finest. Joining Eleventh Company shortly after its formation he has proven to be a powerful asset in terms of both healing and combat potential.
He is however, somewhat difficult to deal with. A half-orc by birth, he despises his human side, insisting that the rape that resulted in his birth was forced upon his orcish mother (His file suggests otherwise.) He has discipline issues following human commanders. Its never been a huge issue, but something to be aware of.
Cyrus the Necromancer - Cyrus sort of a coup for the Eleventh when he joined. Formerly a member of one of the northern Cabals, Cyrus has brought a vast amount of formerly unknown knowledge to the fore. Despite his title, Cyrus rarely animates the dead.
Focusing in disabling magic, Cyrus disdains magic that causes direct physical harm, preferring the more subtle aspects of magic.
Irusk Hammerstone - The only dwarven defender in the Brigade, Irusk is an oddity. A master of the spear he, like most of his brethren are excellent rear guards or roadblocks.
Irusk joined as a bodyguard for Ironfist, as still dislikes being separated from his charge, insisting that some day he will return to lead his clan.
Merrick - Going only by his first name, Merrick lacks a lot of the easygoing nature of the halfling race. A member of an assassin circle from a young age, he gave up the life after an ally bungled an operation. Initially we provided protection in return for assistance. More recently he has become capable of defending himself that he takes his pay in coin like everyone else.
Usually favoring solo missions, he was transferred to the Eleventh to provide the unit with more flexibility. Thus far he doesn't seem to be resenting the assignment.
Vishma - Vishma is one of the two paladin's that call the Fighting Eleventh home. Like most in the organization, Vishma joined the Brigade for three reasons. To change us from within, to prevent corruption, and to put his skills to use helping those in need while offering coin to worthy causes.
A bit of a bleeding heart he understandably strikes heads with some of the units less moral members. If not for his attempts at redemption most believe association with such men and women would have lost him his status. Then again, Perhaps planetouched are subject to different rules.
'Whirlwind' Kate - Whirlwind, as she likes to be called, has spent much of her life in contemplation. Selected early in life for Paladin training she found too many restrictions in their techniques, leaving the order on good terms to pursue other avenues. Monk training lay next in her future, though eventually that too led her to dismay.
Finally, unsatisfied by formal learning, she joined our organization. The repeated life or death combats have refined her fighting to an art that continues to improve, leaving her one of out most nimble and quick striking mercenaries.
Lavitz 'Balance' Sein - Lavitz joined the Brigade for protection, pure and simple. The target of a northern led kidnapping at a young age, he was subjected to ruthless experiments, led at last by a ritual spell. The casting permanently altered him into what they termed a ritual 'dragon disciple.'
The title, balance, in his case comes from his choice of weapons, holy and unholy picks his weapons of choice.
Kara the Trickster - Kara is an odd combination of mage, scout, assassin and more. Like Merrick, she was reassigned to Eleventh to assist in their special operations. She is poorly received by most of her comrades, relying on trickery and illusion for most of her combat tricks leaves her allies often wondering just how much of what they see her do on any occasion is actually true.
Regardless, she is quite able at her job, Perhaps the most versatile of any member of the Eleventh.
Scout - Going only by the pseudonym that described his position in the organization, Scout is just that. A forward scout he is experienced in various different types of terrain, and with an extensive knowledge of geography, he has an easy time finding his way to and from any location.
Elaine 'IcyHot' Sharptail - A tiefling by birth, Elaine has never found herself well received in any city. Indeed, the target of attacks from a young age, she quickly became adept at self-defense, plundering her namesake swords from the bodies of those who sought to fell her.
Skilled in two-weapon fighting, Elaine is known for her sharp blades, sharp, spade tail, and viciously edged tongue.
Alfred 'Doc' Shade - Met him in a bar, He thought the uniform was cool. Long story short, one of us lost a bet. And he's working for us now.
Guy is a little bizarre, fights with a cane and spells. Tough cookie though.[/sblock]
The following is a tournament event I'm attempting to playtest. It'll be a series of about 8-10 encounters, using four predetermined PCs.
I'm planning on running two different versions of this, to handle two of the possible 'paths' things can take, and am thus accepting 8 total PCs.
Only other rule regarding it is that you'll have to select a PC from a base description from them. If you're curious about a character I can give you a base idea, but I want these to be blind of stats.
Finally, all the charachters are created with core D&D. A few are odd races (Hobgoblin, Planetouched.) But otherwise this is 'core only. Have fun.
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Eleventh Company,
First off, your silver is in the bag. Let it never be said that I don't pay up the moment I lose a bet.
Down to business then. You probably already guessed from the fact that I'm paying you off, but I'll repeat it anyways. Our best sources indicate that Shayan 'Way of Peace' forces crossed Lyra's border late last night. If they keep up the pace we're expecting them to, that will have them at the capitol in just under two days.
If they were invading someone bigger, this would be suicidal. They're moving in with only a large force of troops, about three days worth of rations each. Our guess is they're planning on putting up a Siege around the castle, letting their supply and siege weapons catch up once they've made damn good and sure the royal family isn't escaping.
Lyra has been expecting an attack like this for months now, so we don't even have to send Messenger in to barter a contract with them. I've included a simplified copy of the pre-agreement we have with them along with the usual background information. Talk about big money, but you want the best, you pay for the best I guess.
Long story short, Eleventh Company is the unit closest to Lyra, your current job has you practically on the border. Now we know you're already on contract, but we've checked it over about a dozen times, and while you'd be in breach to turn to deal with this, you can spare a handful of men and still keep to the letter of that agreement. You are thusly hereby ordered to compose a four man squad, cross the border and offer whatever assistance you can until a more sizable unit arrives.
One last thing though. From what I hear, Tim Messenger himself is coming in on this one. Now I don't think the money is that good but I'm not one to ask questions. Do us all a favor though, don't piss the man off, and if he offers advice, listen to it.
Don't Die,Down to business then. You probably already guessed from the fact that I'm paying you off, but I'll repeat it anyways. Our best sources indicate that Shayan 'Way of Peace' forces crossed Lyra's border late last night. If they keep up the pace we're expecting them to, that will have them at the capitol in just under two days.
If they were invading someone bigger, this would be suicidal. They're moving in with only a large force of troops, about three days worth of rations each. Our guess is they're planning on putting up a Siege around the castle, letting their supply and siege weapons catch up once they've made damn good and sure the royal family isn't escaping.
Lyra has been expecting an attack like this for months now, so we don't even have to send Messenger in to barter a contract with them. I've included a simplified copy of the pre-agreement we have with them along with the usual background information. Talk about big money, but you want the best, you pay for the best I guess.
Long story short, Eleventh Company is the unit closest to Lyra, your current job has you practically on the border. Now we know you're already on contract, but we've checked it over about a dozen times, and while you'd be in breach to turn to deal with this, you can spare a handful of men and still keep to the letter of that agreement. You are thusly hereby ordered to compose a four man squad, cross the border and offer whatever assistance you can until a more sizable unit arrives.
One last thing though. From what I hear, Tim Messenger himself is coming in on this one. Now I don't think the money is that good but I'm not one to ask questions. Do us all a favor though, don't piss the man off, and if he offers advice, listen to it.
Edward
[Sblock=Contract]Eleventh Company,
This is the dumbed down version of the contract I mentioned to you. I pretty much took out all of the legal wording and simplified it for a soldier's point of view. Note the coin!
Edward
Contractual Obligations
1. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade will adhere to the standards of war set forth by King William the Thirteenth. These include but are not limited to:
A) Giving quarter to enemies who request it.
B) Refraining from pillaging or desecrating the bodies of fallen enemies, excepting cases of dire necessity, such as rearmament.
C) Treat foes with dignity.
D) Attack only targets of military targets and opponents.
2. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade are required to follow the battle related commands of any officer above rank of Lieutenant Colonel
3. The Mercenaries of Midnight's Brigade will, whenever possible within the boundaries of their initial orders, seek to assist the forces of Lyra in the defense of her towns and cities from outside aggressors and internal threats.
Contractual Benefits
1. The participating members of Midnight's Brigade will be granted the temporary rank of Major in the Lyran army, as well as papers stating such.
2. The members of Midnight's Brigade will be given free reign to conduct operations in the manner of their choosing, excepting that those methods obey their contractual obligations.
Contractual Stipulations
1. To receive payment, Midnight's Brigade must show a meaningful effect on the course of the war in which they are called into service. This determination will be made by a neutral party already determined and agreed to by both parties.
2. An escrow of no less than half a million gold pieces will be delivered by both parties to the aforementioned neutral party upon the signing of this contract. Should either side attempt to ignore refuse either service or payment, or in the case of Midnight's Brigade, offer their services to the forces opposing Lyra, this coin will be delivered into the hands of the wronged party.
Eleventh Company,
Pretty hot stuff huh? Bet you guys aren't particularly glad you're the closest unit in place eh?
Edward[/sblock]
[Sblock=Mission Overview]Eleventh Company,
Messenger asked me to be as clear cut as I can on the information I give you for this mission. Not surprising considering how much we're being paid. Still, he was kind of Cryptic... Talking about how Midnight himself is looking at this one... how its a fight of ideology. Above my pay-grade anyways.
Edward
Mission Overview,
Well I know you've already heard bits and pieces of this story considering how much effect its had on the south, and therefore business. This is as close to the 'official' story as we can get. Sorry about how redundant all this is, but Messenger told me to cover everything, regardless of whether you know it or not.
You already know The Principality of Shay I'm sure. I think you fought there in the last bulwark war didn't you? Anyways, Shay is a paladin nation. It was founded something like four centuries back by a paladin so righteous he refused to call himself king, insisting that ' There is someone above me, and only he can truly be king.'
Hence he titled himself prince instead, leading to the founding of 'The Principality of Shay.' Since then it's become pretty much the most powerful nation of goody two-shoes, stick up the backside nation in southern Rasa, its borders stretching from the divine sea nearly to the eastern ocean.
I mentioned the Bulwark wars. For the benefit of those of you who didn't fight in them. Shay is the furthest north of any of the southern paladin nations. They're sort of a big brother to the southern powers. The bulwark wars have been an ongoing series of decades long wars, the south bracing against the strikes of the north, with Shay taking the brunt of them, and, with the help of her allies, such as Lyra, ultimately winning them.
That was then. The last two years have seen a lot of heartbreak. Good Prince Derek lost his sons, one through murder, the other two through unrelated accidents over. With his wife dead, and his body too aged he saw his line at an end, four centuries of paladin rulers gone at last. Killed himself.
That the official anyways. This is where things start taking a dark turn. Looking for leadership, the Shayan's turn to Eien Specifically the aspect of the maker. Thats their god by the by. The Maker, some creationist stuff, more info on that you'd have to ask them.
Anyways, they elevate their high priest, Damien, who makes a big deal about trying to refuse, but ultimately accepts. Now things start taking an even worse turn for Shay. Paladins start losing powers they've had for generations, couple of floods. They figure the Maker is mad.
Lord Damien, as he's started calling himself, goes through about four priests in this time, each of them vanishing, supposedly to ponder the gods mysteries, though they're never seen again. Until he elevates an unknown woman. Celes by name, to the position.
The two of them start preaching about the evil of the nations around them. And they're not talking about the north. Its the godless or heretical south thats the problem.
They start issuing warnings that their neighbors try in good faith to fix. Meanwhile Shay is reorganizing their military. They're calling it 'The Way of Peace' now. Then they attack, take one of their neighbors in the blink of an eye, Execute the heretic royal family. This causes some dissent among their own troops, but most of the high ranking paladins have been busted down, replaced with mercenaries like us, or longtime friends of Lord Damien.
They started issuing threats to Lyra last month. Everyone saw this coming, even Lyra, which is why they signed us up.
My thoughts? The priest is rotten as they come. He's replaced the Grand Martial with this brute of a woman named Andariel Regethern-Feln. Stories have her with huge red wings, coming from northern Rasa. She is obsessed with combat and death, Stories say she put the royal family to death herself.
My only advice? Watch yourself. This is a holy war to the Shayan troops, which means they will be crazed. Pick your targets carefully, and don't stick your head out.
If you've got any further questions, I'm supposed to refer you to Messenger, but good luck finding him.[/sblock]
[sblock=Dossier]Eleventh Company,
Now, I feel like an absolute moron for having to include this in your briefing package, but this missions key word is apparently 'Completeness'. Messenger doesn't want you going into this half cocked, and because of that I've been ordered to, among other information, include your personnel dossiers into your briefing packet to be sure that you make the most informed decision about who to send.
Anyways, they're all there. Despite the fact that he said 'Completeness' I don't think he wants me disclosing the personal stuff, so its just my take on what I read. You probably already know about all of them just by looking. Have fun in Lyra.
Edward
Personnel Dossiers,
Armst'Ong - Armst'Ong is one of the more recent additions to the Fighting Eleventh, and definitely one of the most visible. A half orc, he was a Shayan national until very recently. Joined up when Shay started spouting the Way of Peace with the associated 'cleansing'. Not the greatest fighter, and a bit tough to deal with. Thinks because he's got that long blonde hair he inherited his father's looks.
Useful in a fight, he brought this 'light whip' thing with him, fancy, good for tripping if not much else. Just don't ask him his family history.
Kessick - Kessick is one of the unit's old hands. He was one of the starting eight when we organized the Eleventh, and has acquitted himself admirably ever since. Sixteen major contracts under his belt along with a handful of other jobs before joining the brigade, he's no stranger to combat.
Oddly enough, Kessick is also one of our most learned members. Though he has a bit of a temper problem, he has spent a pretty decent chunk of his gold on a personal library, knows more about half the world than I do about my home country. Smart guy, Messenger thinks he's command material, but we'll see.
Dhar Ironfist - This dwarf is a walking suit of armor from all accounts. He has familial ties to a rulership clan of dwarves, but has apparently decided to revoke any attempt at taking a title for himself.
He is most famous for standing up to a half dozen trolls, dropping them left and right with spell and weapon, only to have one stand back up the moment he moved to fight another. Spent nearly twenty minutes keeping them busy till someone walked over with a torch.
Meredith Tealeaf - Not your typical halfling. I had the misfortune (Please don't let her read this) of meeting this young woman a few months ago
She views civilization as a blight. Originally she was actually a target. Had animals running wild, ripping small towns to pieces. We took her down but for some reason Messenger secured her release and assigned her to you. Still, she's good in combat, like an arrow. Fire and forget.
Carlax - Carlax is one of the more monstrous members of the brigade. Originally a probationary member, a battle captive leftover from a successful contract, he's earned full status through unwavering loyalty and tremendous skill.
In addition, he is a master of a peculiar type of weapon developed by his clan. The long halberd he wields is a well balanced variant on the traditional weapon, allowing him to strike at a distance most cannot match.
Seth 'Geezer' Allay - Among all the members of Eleventh Brigade, Geezer has been with us the longest. Recruited in his early teens, he has been a part of the brigade since there was only First Company.
He has served in every company, except twelve and thirteen, at least briefly. He is one of the founding members of Eleventh, and has refused both promotion and re-assignment since its inception. Dossier says he's sixty two. Hits harder than he did at twenty though.
Elia Everwind - One half of the Everwind sisters. Twin sisters practiced in magic, they originally made their living as bounty hunters. They joined as guides for a search and destroy mission, staying on for the promise of greater pay and more adventure.
Cute, Elven, Twins. Thats really all you need to know. She's an archer too.
Alia Everwind - The other half of the sisters. This one is proficient in both spells and falchion. Slightly more bloodthirsty of the two, though thats not saying much considering.
To reiterate once again. Cute, Elven, Twins.
Magius Azerius - Its an assumed name. I can tell you that, might as well have called himself Guy Incognito. An able sorcerer, You can trust him to do what battlemagi do, throw spells and kill stuff.
He has a dislike for fire, both spells and natural. Dossier says this might actually border on phobia. Just keep it in mind. Oh, he has absolutely no formal training, so asking him to ID spells or effects is sort of a no go.
Vicente - Probably the most versatile of Eleventh Companies arcane caster, Vicente specializes in Enchantment magic, though he is also surprisingly adept at both Illusion and, to a lesser extent, Conjuration.
His thirst for knowledge extends beyond magic, giving him a broad base to work from. He's also arrogant, specifically disliking Magius. The two have devolved into fist fighting on at least one occasion over the phrase, 'No talent hack'.
Vicente's signature spell is his 'Ghostly Special' Phantasmal Killer.
Buddy 'The Badger' Kelwin - Why do they call him 'The Badger?' He's a summoner Thaumaturge, has a thing for summoning badgers. Need a trap disarmed? Badger. Need to distract your enemy? Badger. Need to get it to swing at someone other than you? Badger.
He's got other skills, which is why we keep him around. Guy just likes badgers.
Jayce - Jayce is one of our more troublesome members. Still on probationary membership, he gets into fight, and attempts to give orders or suggestions regardless of rank.
A former Paladin, he is used to having his orders obeyed. So much so that he even had a weapon fashioned for him for that sole purpose. The chain of command is a rather unique weapon he oft uses to quote 'Beat them with to show them who is in command.'
Despite his trouble his is an able fighter, and a decent strategist.
Kurgan the Man-Hunter - A battle-cleric of the highest order, Kurgan is one of our finest. Joining Eleventh Company shortly after its formation he has proven to be a powerful asset in terms of both healing and combat potential.
He is however, somewhat difficult to deal with. A half-orc by birth, he despises his human side, insisting that the rape that resulted in his birth was forced upon his orcish mother (His file suggests otherwise.) He has discipline issues following human commanders. Its never been a huge issue, but something to be aware of.
Cyrus the Necromancer - Cyrus sort of a coup for the Eleventh when he joined. Formerly a member of one of the northern Cabals, Cyrus has brought a vast amount of formerly unknown knowledge to the fore. Despite his title, Cyrus rarely animates the dead.
Focusing in disabling magic, Cyrus disdains magic that causes direct physical harm, preferring the more subtle aspects of magic.
Irusk Hammerstone - The only dwarven defender in the Brigade, Irusk is an oddity. A master of the spear he, like most of his brethren are excellent rear guards or roadblocks.
Irusk joined as a bodyguard for Ironfist, as still dislikes being separated from his charge, insisting that some day he will return to lead his clan.
Merrick - Going only by his first name, Merrick lacks a lot of the easygoing nature of the halfling race. A member of an assassin circle from a young age, he gave up the life after an ally bungled an operation. Initially we provided protection in return for assistance. More recently he has become capable of defending himself that he takes his pay in coin like everyone else.
Usually favoring solo missions, he was transferred to the Eleventh to provide the unit with more flexibility. Thus far he doesn't seem to be resenting the assignment.
Vishma - Vishma is one of the two paladin's that call the Fighting Eleventh home. Like most in the organization, Vishma joined the Brigade for three reasons. To change us from within, to prevent corruption, and to put his skills to use helping those in need while offering coin to worthy causes.
A bit of a bleeding heart he understandably strikes heads with some of the units less moral members. If not for his attempts at redemption most believe association with such men and women would have lost him his status. Then again, Perhaps planetouched are subject to different rules.
'Whirlwind' Kate - Whirlwind, as she likes to be called, has spent much of her life in contemplation. Selected early in life for Paladin training she found too many restrictions in their techniques, leaving the order on good terms to pursue other avenues. Monk training lay next in her future, though eventually that too led her to dismay.
Finally, unsatisfied by formal learning, she joined our organization. The repeated life or death combats have refined her fighting to an art that continues to improve, leaving her one of out most nimble and quick striking mercenaries.
Lavitz 'Balance' Sein - Lavitz joined the Brigade for protection, pure and simple. The target of a northern led kidnapping at a young age, he was subjected to ruthless experiments, led at last by a ritual spell. The casting permanently altered him into what they termed a ritual 'dragon disciple.'
The title, balance, in his case comes from his choice of weapons, holy and unholy picks his weapons of choice.
Kara the Trickster - Kara is an odd combination of mage, scout, assassin and more. Like Merrick, she was reassigned to Eleventh to assist in their special operations. She is poorly received by most of her comrades, relying on trickery and illusion for most of her combat tricks leaves her allies often wondering just how much of what they see her do on any occasion is actually true.
Regardless, she is quite able at her job, Perhaps the most versatile of any member of the Eleventh.
Scout - Going only by the pseudonym that described his position in the organization, Scout is just that. A forward scout he is experienced in various different types of terrain, and with an extensive knowledge of geography, he has an easy time finding his way to and from any location.
Elaine 'IcyHot' Sharptail - A tiefling by birth, Elaine has never found herself well received in any city. Indeed, the target of attacks from a young age, she quickly became adept at self-defense, plundering her namesake swords from the bodies of those who sought to fell her.
Skilled in two-weapon fighting, Elaine is known for her sharp blades, sharp, spade tail, and viciously edged tongue.
Alfred 'Doc' Shade - Met him in a bar, He thought the uniform was cool. Long story short, one of us lost a bet. And he's working for us now.
Guy is a little bizarre, fights with a cane and spells. Tough cookie though.[/sblock]
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