Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Wanderers

 WANDERERS

These people keep moving around, so they could be found almost anywhere!

Animal Man aka Harcourt Brisbane
Presumably Human, Male

He has big bushy brown muttonchops and is dressed in dark clothes with a cloak and a wide-brimmed hat pulled low over his face.  He rides a horse, and is accompanied by a pair of mangy wolflike dogs and a young bear.

Reported sightings come from Magnifulum, Stupenderol, Etta's Fork, and Cropsfield.  His purpose and current whereabouts are unknown. 

It was finally confirmed that he exists when he was encountered by Charles Danyell & Co. en route to Fendred Drakehaven's Tomb.  He expressed a desire to return to dungeon-crawler and lamented that he was dedicated to another mission and could not join up.


Authra the Awful
Hobgoblin, Female






Badger the Bandit Chief
Halfling, Male













Blugor

Hobgoblin, Male

See the Hobgoblin Horde





Brom ???
Human, Male, Thief


Camilla Darmouth
Human, Female, Warrior

Camilla is the travelling companion and bodyguard for the Princess.  She was also kidnapped by Badger's Bandits and saved by the Alderman's Heroes. The two of them have been seen in Magnifulum, Stupederol, Etta's Fork, and even Cropsfield.



Carlton Shadewell
Human, Male - DEAD!

He was a Priest at the Church of Alaric in Magnifulum, but mysteriously disappeared--along with the Staff of Commanding.  He was found in Hillcrown Keep by Charles Danyell, Cleric of Nodlum, Zaylene the Elf, and Barlow the Thief.  During a fracas involving a Hill Giant and a couple of Ogres, Carlyle died.  The Staff of Commanding was turned over to the Church of Nodlum, while Carlyle's body was returned to the Church of Alaric.

Chauncey ???
Human, Male, Thief


Constantina Toth
Human, Female, ???

This mystery woman was held prisoner in Hillcrown Keep by Carlyle Shadewell.  Once freed by Charles Danyell, Cleric of Nodlum, Zaylene the Elf, and Barlow the Thief she spoke with a "Vampire Accent" and promptly flew away on a Wyvern.  Is this the last we've seen of her?  Tune in and find out!

Ernest the Impressive
Human, Male, Wizard

An occasional traveling & adventuring companion.  We have seen him in Magnifulum, Etta's Fork, & Stupenderol.  He has accompanied PCs into the Blueholme Mines (and was with the PCs when we met Blugor & Krom), and into the Crypt of Benton Bookbinder.

He seems to have his own goals--which seem to coincide with those of the PCs--but he has yet to share/explain those goals.  The only assistance he has asked for is for traveling companions between towns & villages.

Gregarius the Wizard
Human, Male, Wizard

Hired by Charles Danyell to help evict squatters from Fendred Drakehaven's Tomb.  Is re-thinking his career as an adventurer. 


Glimmerglen
Elf, Male

Hel Vansing
Human, Male, 5th 4th level Cleric???

Claims to be a Cleric of Alaric.  He dropped lines about being "away for nearly 10 years" and something about a "Dwarfish prison".  He claims that Fendred Drakehaven was working for the Ghoul King when he "banished the soul of my wife and desecrated her body".

He used a broken symbol of the Abominal One to force the wight of Fendred Drakehaven to answer his questions. He wanted to know where to find the wizard Pendergast and the Ghoul King, himself. Fendred's answer was cryptic and unfulfilling, of course.

Hyram Hackmore
Human, Male, Warrior

In Stupenderol, he was hired by Archibald Baldman to accompany the Alderman's Heroes into the Goblin-infested Blueholme Mines.  During a minor skirmish, he cut and ran like a coward.

Later, he was found at Hillcrown Keep, now a follower of Carlyle Shadewell, but probably under the influence of the Priest's Staff of Commanding.  He--and other such followers--were freed by Charles Danyell, Cleric of Nodlum, Zaylene the Elf, and Barlow the Thief.  They sent him back to Stupenderol with other liberated followers.

Knotbury ???
Human, Male, Warrior

A bad warrior hired by Charles, Fig, and Randolph to help with the Unicorn quest in Etta's Fork.

Krom

Hobgoblin, Male

See the Hobgoblin Horde.


Maligon ???
Human, Male, ???

A mysterious fellow who claims to be an agent working for the Baron and says the Baron's son, Bowen, is being used by Bad Guys to further their own agendas.

Pendergast
Human, Male, Wizard


Princess Rowena 
Human, Female

Daughter of the King.  Making rounds throughout this portion of Kingdom to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the various settlements.  She is travelling with her companion and bodyguard, Camilla Darmouth.

The Princess and her companion were kidnapped by Badger's Bandits, but rescued by the Alderman's Heroes.  Since then, she has travelled from village to village and has visited:  Magnifulum, Stupenderol, Etta's Fork, and Cropsfield.


Roderick ????
Human, Male, Warrior

Hired by Charles Danyell to help evict squatters from Fendred Drakehaven's Tomb. 

Thoda Stoneski
Dwarf, Female







Thornwhistle
Fairy, Female

She was trapped in a chest that was chained to the floor behind an impassable invisible barrier until she was freed by Barlow, Charles, Jargonne, and Zaylene.

She gloated briefly about her release and vowed revenge on "Titania's favorite children" (implying Elfkind).

She could return in the future as a full-blown Villain.

Toriel
Elf, Male

He is one of the Wizards who cast protective spells upon Edwin Stormhoof's Relic Collection.  He was at the Party/festival that Stormhoof threw in honor of Princess Rowena.

He is looking for "the Talisman", and Thanethil Glimmerglen was helping him.  He told Korethil Glimmerglen that Thanethil died following some lead for the Talisman, so his murderer must be after it, too.

Travis Highmire
Human, Male, Fighter

Claims to be an undercover agent for Baron Valicor of Magnifulum.

First encountered in Rybault when he freed the PCs from the prison.  Later found recovering in a secret room in John Cornwall's home.  He said that he followed Vander Cross to Cropfield.  He sent Vander Cross back to Magnifulum under the guard of the PCs while he set off on further "investigations".

"Triple D"
Human, Female, ???

Vander Cross

See Cult of Hissek

Wilbur ???
Human, Male, Warrior

A bad warrior hired by Charles, Fig, and Randolph to help with the Unicorn quest in Etta's Fork.

People of Magnifulum

 PEOPLE OF MAGNIFULUM

These personalities can be found in Magnifulum.

Alderman Eustace Thurmond
Human, Male, Minor Noble

He is an aging man.  His primary focus is on collecting artifacts significant to the Kingdom's history and creating a Museum to showcase them.

Baron Cedric Valicor
Human, Male

He is the Lord of the Town.  We saw him at the public hanging, but I don't think anyone has talked to him.

Bowen Valicor
Human, Male

The Baron's oldest son.  Little brother to Agatha.

Rumor insists that the Baron thinks he will not make a good Baron when the time comes and is instead grooming Agatha to become Baroness instead.  Bowen is (presumably) trying to show his Father that he is capable for the job.  He seems to have various machinations in motion.

He often sits in an unobtrusive corner of the Sneaky Weasel Tavern, where he has clandestine meetings with adventures whom he hires for various little chores.

Captain Trewiliger
Human, Male, Fighter

He is in charge of the Town Guard in Magnifulum.

Dr. Orlock
Human, Male

He is a doctor who can heal what ails you.  Also sells various potions and drugs.

Dr. Orlock's Nurse (did she even have a name?)
Human, Female

Dr. Orlock's secretary, nurse, and assistant.

Falfarren
Human, Male, Wizard

A fairly powerful wizard who is supposed to be alive and residing in Falfarren's Tower.

Gloria Peebles
Human, Female

She is the secretary at the Town Hall.

Kellistra
Elf, Female

Apprentice to Falfarren and occasional adventure.  So far, usually found at Falfarren's Tower.

Kip
Halfling, Male

The servant at Falfarren's Tower.

Lieutenant Baz Greenscale
Human, Male, Fighter

Second-in-Command of the Town Guard.  

Madame Virtuoso Simone Garfunkel
Human, Female, Cleric

She is in charge of the Church of Nodlum, and is Charles Danyell's boss.  She sent him to retrieve the Staff Commanding that was stolen from the Church of Alaric.

Matron Dezra Harbloom
Human, Female, Cleric

She is in charge of the Church of Joss.  The PCs delivered the Cursed Skulls (from the Cropfield farms) to her for study.

Quentin ???
Human, Male

He sells Magic Items at a stall in the marketplace.  Sometimes he offers bounties for magic items.

Yorrick
Human, Male

Chief servant of Alderman Eustace Thurmond.  Sometimes deals with adventurers when the Alderman is away.  Often says "if you say so, sir".

The Red Brigade

 The Red Brigade

This is a rival "adventuring party".  This was a warrior unit that answered to Lord Hardwicke of Yoril's Rest.  They were away on some mission when the Goblins came from Sarrin's Breach and razed Yoril's Rest to the ground.  Consumed by guilt and grief, they are determined to avenge the fallen Lord.  Woe to Goblinkind.


Captain Cornelius Cutter
Human, Male, Warrior

With the fall of Yoril's Rest, he has become very bitter.  He is burdened by a sense of responsibility.  He says he longs to reclaim the Honor of his troop, and himself, but some say he is only out for revenge, and that he is little better than the foul Orcs and especially the Goblins he has a vendetta against.



The Halfling Strike Force

 The Halfling Strike Force

When Ida Erstwhile accepted her Heist Mission, she put together an all-Halfling Team to pull it off.  This Team also agreed to join Fig Hustletree in his hunt for Badger the Bandit Chief.

Ida Erstwhile

Halfling, Female

Sly urchin with a hunger for treasure and the luxuries it can bring.

Joined up with the Mistresses about a year ago as a second-string warrior and back-up thief.  So far, enjoyed small fame and reward with the rest of the team, but always on the lookout for a better opportunity.

Has begun a romantic relationship with Fig Hustletree, and brokered a heist quest.  Part of the Halfling Strike Force team that agreed to join Fig on his hunt for Badger the Bandit Chief.









Pip Paddywack
Halfling, Male

From the town of Yon in Gardonia.

He is searching for his wife, Pepper, who went missing during the Goblin Raid of Yoril's Rest.  He stubbornly refuses to give up hope.
He recognizes and is impressed by the name of Hustletree, and so has joined up with Ida Erstwhile's Halfling Strike Force.

Tyra Truedale
Halfling, Female

She is hunting for Jagmaw the Goblin, and plans to kill him to fulfil her oath.  She claims to have chopped her own hand off to escape an entity she calls "The Ghoul King".


Also these Players:

Fig Hustletree 
played by Jason
  

Frida Lightfeather 
played by Laura










Randolph 
played by Robbie




The Breakers

 The Breakers

They are a rival adventuring party.

Dermanassia

Elf, Female

She is the leader of the Breakers, but she wants to be enstated as a member of the Ordannameffin (a prestigious Order of Elven Knights).
Sometime in the past, she knew Klee, the Elf.







Airk ???

Human, Male, Thief

Although we have technically met him, we really know nothing about him yet.  He was encountered in Etta's Fork along with his companions: Daggett, Ivan, & Ivanka.  And again in Cropsfield with their complete crew while playing bodyguard to the Princess and Camilla.  In Cropsfield they expressed hard feelings towards Fig and Grumpy.




Daggett ????
Human, Male, Wizard

Although we have technically met him, we really know nothing
about him yet.  He was encountered in Etta's Fork along with his companions: Daggett, Ivan, & Ivanka.  And again in Cropsfield with their complete crew while playing bodyguard to the Princess and Camilla.  In Cropsfield they expressed hard feelings towards Fig and Grumpy.













Ivan Anvilova
Dwarf, Male

Brother of Ivanka Anvilova.  Bad temper, accusatory attitude.

He and his sister are looking for the trail of Garth Greatstone, claiming that he stole their Family Legacy Weapon: the Axe of Arken.  They hope to retrieve it.


Ivanka Anvilova
Dwarf, Male


Sister of Ivan Anvilova.

She and her brother are looking for the trail of Garth Greatstone, claiming that he stole their Family Legacy Weapon:  the Axe of Arken.  They hope to retrieve it.



Kiligos
Human, Male, Warrior

We have seen him in Cropsfield.  No one has talked to him yet.  We know nothing!



Pip Paddywack
Halfling, Male

From the town of Yon in Gardonia.

He is searching for his wife, Pepper, who went missing during the Goblin Raid of Yoril's Rest.  He stubbornly refuses to give up hope.
He recognizes and is impressed by the name of Hustletree, and so has joined up with Ida Erstwhile's Halfling Strike Force.

Tyra Truedale
Halfling, Female

She is hunting for Jagmaw the Goblin, and plans to kill him to fulfil her oath.  She claims to have chopped her own hand off to escape an entity she calls "The Ghould King".


The Dungeon Mistresses

The Dungeon Mistresses

This is a rival NPC adventuring group.  They often mark the site of some great battle or discovery with the boast:  The Dungeon Mistresses were here!"

Gilda Goodkiss

Human, Female, Warrior

She is a decent fighter, somewhat sneaky, craves adventure (possible adrenaline junkie).  De facto leader of the Mistresses.

Lost comrades at Hillcrown Keep to a force of Hobgoblins and Thouls led by Hargax ???, a priest of the Night Queen.  Was captured by the Cult of the Night Queen and was held in the Shadowfast, where she was one potential living vessel in a Summoning Ritual, but rescued by Skott & Yeff.

In the meantime, she and her team have performed small chores around Magnifulum.

Her favorite hangout in Magnifulum is the Sneaky Weasel Tavern.



"Sneaky Sue" Shadowheart

Human, Female, Thief

Capable sneakthief with light fingers. Always goes for the sneak attack whenever possible.

Lost comrades at Hillcrown Keep to a force of Hobgoblins and Thouls led by Hargax ???, a priest of the Night Queen.  Was captured by the Cult of the Night Queen and held in the dungeons beneath the Shadowfast, where she was rescued by Skott & Yeff.

In the meantime, she and her team have performed small chores around Magnifulum.

Her favorite hangout in Magnifulum is the Sneaky Weasel Tavern.



Ida Erstwhile

Halfling, Female

Sly urchin with a hunger for treasure and the luxuries it can bring.

Joined up with the Mistresses about a year ago as a second-string warrior and back-up thief.  So far, enjoyed small fame and reward with the rest of the team, but always on the lookout for a better opportunity.

Has begun a romantic relationship with Fig Hustletree, and brokered a heist quest.  Part of the Halfling Strike Force team that agreed to join Fig on his hunt for Badger the Bandit Chief.







Randolda Rockbottom

Dwarf, Female

She left her home in Kharas Drir (Halfunder) to embark on a life of adventure. Those adventures are currently unknown, but she ended up as a prisoner of the Cult of the Night Queen, and was locked in the dungeons under the Shadowfast.  It was here that she met Gilda Goodkiss and Sneaky Sue Shadowheart.  She was freed by Skott and Yeff.

Soon after, she learned that her father, Rolf Rockbottom, left home looking for her.  Also that he died at Hillcrown Keep in the same battle against Hargax's Hobgoblins and Thouls that claimed the lives of former Dungeon Mistresses.

Now, she is determined to be a part of something "Big and Important", so that there was some purpose to her leaving home...and her Father didn't die for nothing.


Myrna the Humble

Human, Female, Cleric

This young and pious woman wears the Holy Sign of Alaric.  She is capable and businesslike about adventuring, but often seems preoccupied with some existential quandary.

Not much known about her at this point. We only met her once, and she little to say so far.