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Mythmere Games just launched a new Kickstarter with five books for Swords & Wizardry:

  • Swords & Wizardry: The Book of Options. 11 new optional character classes, new spells, new magic items, and much more.
  • Fiends & Foes – A Monster Compendium. 300 monsters updated with morale numbers and revisions to the Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised rules.
  • Domain of Heryngard. A hex-crawl campaign with a section of the Uldra Cthon megadungeon and room to explore.
  • Tomb of the Iron God. Great, challenging low-level adventure.
  • Referee Screen. 33 inches long and 8.5 inches tall, printed in color on cardstock.

Read more and back on Kickstarter.

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HarnWorld 40th Anniversary Edition is a hardcover book with HarnWorld, Harndex, Lythia, Kethira, and 2 full color maps (Harn and Lythia).

As the product page says: “40th-anniversary limited edition deluxe HARDCOVER of the classic fantasy role-playing setting, rich with authentic medieval detail and bonus material. Over 300 pages of full color along with a 22” x 34” map of Hârn and a 22” x 17” map of the continent of Lythia.”

It really does look amazing. And is quite heavy too. Funny thing is that I forgot the book comes with maps, so that was a rather nice surprise!

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Adventurers

Character Class Description
Hagar the Hewer Dwarf level 2 Imagine Conan as dwarf.
Ambros Cleric level 2 Follower of Aniu, Lord of Time.
Bob the Dwarf Dwarf level 1 Midget with big beard in search of an adventure.
Vyrkainen Elf level 1 Has stunning long, flowing black hair which attracts many fair maidens who exploit his generosity and leave him destitute.

Dewsnap 2nd, Airday

“Kyle manor? Yes, just follow the trail north-west. You can't miss it!”

True, they reached a three-story estate surrounded by acres of farmland, hunting grounds, and an orange groove after a brief walk.

“We are here to offer our help to esteemed Lord Kyle!”

Vyrkainen, the newest recruit quickly demonstrated his worth by applying his famous (notorious?) silver tongue. The elf showed up in Midway looking employment for he was left coinless after his latest fling in a thorp nearby. Hagar the Generous spent a good amount on getting the elf better armed, armoured, and equipped.

“Welcome to my humble abode!” a man in his early twenties greeted the party. “Please, join me for supper. I'd like to learn more about your accomplishments and adventures. Hold back no detail, my good friends!”

Kyle family is the most affluent one in the fifteen mile radius. Young lord recently took over after his father passed away. His politeness and openness was in stark contrast to treatment given by Hara's most powerful families.

“I had my face bitten off and I survived.” Bob boasted.

“Uh, ignore my friend over here...” Hagar interjected, and shared his exploits of breaking the spy ring in Hara, surviving many expeditions to various dungeons, and more. His humbleness and insistence to give credit where credit is due made lord Kyle cheer and rain compliments upon the dwarf.

In turn, Vyrkainen made sure to praise and encourage the young lord at every opportunity. As the wine was flowing so was the conversation.

“Friends, I've recently discovered my family owns the Cedarwade keep. Yes! The fort that held back barbarian hordes in olden days! That one!”

“Alas, woe is me! I have sent my men to inspect it and they were shocked to find it inhabited by disgusting hobgoblins. They wouldn't return no matter how much I offered them!”

“Friends, is that something you could take care of? I'd be immensely grateful for that!”

“Dear Lord, of course!” Vyrkainen chirped “Now, if only I had some sort of ranged weapon for this dangerous mission... A bow perhaps...” he continued.

“Master Elf, worry not!” Kyle boasted, nearly falling off the chair “You shall have my finest hunting bow! And one—nay!, two full quivers!”

“Your generosity knows no bounds, my Lord!”

Young man was quite inebriated by this point, unlike the dwarves who kept guzzling whatever alcohol was made available to them. Unfortunately, that also meant that they weren't able to learn more about the keep.

“Friends, I must excuse myself. I had too much drink, too much excitement. You have greatly regaled me with your tales. Please, stay the night. If you so desire, tomorrow you can look through the archives and see if you can find anything of interest about the keep.”

Indeed, adventurers accepted the Lord's offer, slept well, and spent the next day rummaging through old parchments. They found out that the keep is at least a hundred years old, has rectangular shape with four towers on each corner and gatehouse facing south, and is designed to be efficiently manned by 24 persons. There should be a well connected to underground stream, as well as a small underground dungeon. It was not clear if the latter had been built or just planned.

Dewsnap 4th–7th

Following the trail upstream river Cedarwade led the party to the Lord Kyle's keep. It was just like on the plans: a square-shaped fort with four towers and a gatehouse. What wasn't on the plans is that it is situated in a clearing approximately 300 yards wide.

The party kept a low profile and circled the keep sticking to the treeline. Thus they found out that each tower is manned with two humanoid shapes holding long-shafted weapons, and that the gatehouse doors are missing. The opening was blocked by two wagons parked sideways.

Adventurers found a safe spot to camp and keep an eye on the fort. They spent three days observing it. By doing so they learned that there is more activity during night than day, that sometimes smoke comes out of north and west side, and that tower guards operate in at least three shifts.

“Don't they go hunting? Or anything? How weird is this...”

During that time no one came out of the keep itself.

That is, until the third night, when two humanoids came out and stopped some fifty feet away from the gates. They prodded the ground ahead of them, covering area roughly 200 feet wide. And then they returned to the keep.

Feeling like they learned enough, the party headed back to Midway.

Dewsnap 7th, Waterday

“I don't trust Lord Kyle. What if he was misinformed? What if these are just some innocent blokes that moved in and are making an honest living?” Bob shared.

“Whatever the situation, they are obviously quite organised. They have watches, they have blocked the entrance, and from the last thing we've seen, they might have also set up traps.”

Vyrkainen was the one to report the state of matters to Lord Kyle. Young man stroked him temples, frowning with great worry.

“Friends, these are not good news. How do we solve this? Can you take care of this?”

“Yes!” the party reassured him. “But we will need more resources to get it done.”

“Whatever you need, I'll cover the expenses. You will stay at the Lonesome Drake Inn. For equipment go to Osgood, just tell her I will take care of the bill.”

The party left Kyle estate and headed back to Midway. There were plans to be made.

“Hey, I want to visit this store. Maybe they have things that would help us see better.” Bob pointed.

This store being “Tinker's Trinkets,” run by Tinker the Gnome, a retired adventurer hailing from Ractuan. All he had to offer was overpriced junk and a promise to “show you the good things” but only if they pay the showing price first. Such generous offer was quickly shot down by the party.

“Could you get us a spyglass?”

“Of course! You pay now and I get it for you!”

“When?”

“Oh, who knows? Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a week, maybe in a year!”

“Bah, forget about it.”

“Your dwarven friend here...” Tinker pointed to Hagar “Yes, the one with big muscles... Would you be willing to sell the spear?”

“No, thank you.”

“Come on, I'll give you fifty gold coins and a magical ointment which makes you see further!”

“No, thank you.”

Adventurers retreated to rest and wind down at the Lonesome Drake Inn. Alas, no rest to be had there, either!

Boris, the proprietor, asked if they could help him with a problem. After they nodded, he invited them to his room, to speak in private. Then he had to suffer a bunch of sexual innuendos, before sharing his issue.

“Uh, I heard you are working with Lord Kyle. My problem is, uh, smaller, but still... You see, I was renovating my cellar, and, uh, how to say this, I, hm, uh, I... I found a secret doors behind a heavy closet. They are thick, reinforced, had a padlock and bolted bar.”

“Of course, we would be happy to help. But we must discuss compensation, our dear friend.”

“Yes, yes, of course. Would fifty gold coins suffice?”

“To open the doors? Yes! But, if there happens to be a pile of unguarded treasure behind those doors, then we claim half of it!”

“What! This is my cellar! Thirty percent and no more!”

“Forty percent and we have a deal!”

“Fine!”

Bob yawned audibly.

“OK, we'll look into it the next thing tomorrow.”

“Nooo, can't you look into it right now? Please? Come on... I haven't been able to sleep ever since I found the doors!”

“OK, OK, stop whining. We will do it right now.”

“Great! Please follow me!”

The doors were just as Boris described them.

“Now, these look like something designed to keep something in!”

“What... why would you say that?! Oh my!” Boris went pale.

“Calm down, we will take care of it.”

Hagar broke the padlock with a might swing. Next he spent nearly an hour bending and banging on the bolt. All the while Bob kept an ear to the nearby wall, trying to hear if anything makes a sound on the other side.

“Broken!”

Adventurers pulled the doors open... A whiff of stale, damp air came to them. A low, dug tunnel presented itself. Not a fifty feet in, and the tunnel broke into a natural cave tunnel perpendicular to it.

“Left or right?”

“Flip a coin.”

“Left.”

The party moved, followed by Boris carrying a lit torch.

“Wow.”

“Whoa.”

Boris gasped audibly, and went even paler than before.

They stood at the ledge overseeing a large cave; larger than their torchlight could reach. The floor was littered with bones, skulls, totems, and fetishes. Every ten feet or so was an upright spear with a skull on top and something hanging from it.

“This is perfectly normal, calm down Boris. We will investigate.”

The party backtracked and explored the other direction.

This time they ran into a bunch of boulders blocking way forward. These were obviously brought here from somewhere else.

“I see something...”

Indeed, a top of the door frame could be seen behind the boulders.

“There is something carved above the doors...” Vyrkainen spotted.

“Great, you are good at languages. How about you go read it?”

“Who, me? Sure, why not.”

The elf got on all fours and begun his climb. The dwarves followed.

“It's an orcish script... language too...”

“What does it say?”

“Turbish. That's an orc name.”

Is this a tomb or a throne room?

Only one way to find out.

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Ability score checks seem to be of those things people either love or hate. I personally avoid them as much as possible. As long as player characters have enough time and appropriate resources, they can make it. And even when there is something to roll, I first look to saves or some other existing resolution systems. Then, and only then I'd consider rolling an ability score check using the Judges Guild system (d00 roll under, doubles result in injury).

Whichever game I play or run, I like to know (or have a feeling for) the odds. This enables me to make educated decisions about the risk, which in turn helps me decide what to do (or how to adjust difficulty if I'm the Judge). With d20 and d00 it is quite easy: a pip is either 5% or 1%. +/-1 then is either +/-5% or +/-1%. But the moment we introduce dice pools, the uniform distribution is gone and we get normal distribution instead. What are the odds then?

With that being said, Xd6 systems have been present since the beginning (e.g. loyalty and morale check). Robert Fisher house rule was inspired by The Fantasy Trip's system which basically adds or removes dice based on how challenging something is.

Here are the odds of rolling ability score or less on Xd6 (rounded to two decimals):

ABILITY SCORE 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6 5d6 6d6 7d6 8d6
3 50.00% 8.32% 0.46% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
4 66.68% 16.65% 1.85% 0.08% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
5 83.35% 27.76% 4.63% 0.39% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
6 100.00% 41.64% 9.26% 1.16% 0.08% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
7 100.00% 58.30% 16.20% 2.70% 0.27% 0.02% 0.00% 0.00%
8 100.00% 72.18% 25.93% 5.40% 0.72% 0.06% 0.00% 0.00%
9 100.00% 83.29% 37.50% 9.72% 1.62% 0.18% 0.01% 0.00%
10 100.00% 91.62% 50.00% 15.90% 3.24% 0.45% 0.04% 0.00%
11 100.00% 97.17% 62.50% 23.92% 5.88% 0.99% 0.12% 0.01%
12 100.00% 99.94% 74.07% 33.56% 9.80% 1.97% 0.28% 0.03%
13 100.00% 100.00% 83.80% 44.37% 15.20% 3.59% 0.61% 0.08%
14 100.00% 100.00% 90.74% 55.63% 22.15% 6.08% 1.21% 0.18%
15 100.00% 100.00% 95.37% 66.44% 30.52% 9.65% 2.21% 0.38%
16 100.00% 100.00% 98.15% 76.08% 39.97% 14.46% 3.79% 0.74%
17 100.00% 100.00% 99.54% 84.10% 50.00% 20.58% 6.12% 1.37%
18 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 90.28% 60.03% 27.94% 9.39% 2.37%

Now, let's narrow it to four categories suggested by Robert (rounded):

ABILITY SCORE EASY
2d6
MODERATE
3d6
HARD
4d6
VERY HARD
5d6
3 8% 0% 0% 0%
4 17% 2% 0% 0%
5 28% 5% 0% 0%
6 42% 9% 1% 0%
7 58% 16% 3% 0%
8 72% 26% 5% 1%
9 83% 38% 10% 2%
10 92% 50% 16% 3%
11 97% 63% 24% 6%
12 100% 74% 34% 10%
13 100% 84% 44% 15%
14 100% 91% 56% 22%
15 100% 95% 66% 31%
16 100% 98% 76% 40%
17 100% 100% 84% 50%
18 100% 100% 90% 60%

If I were to use the above, I'd probably include the table in the house rules document so players can make an informed decision. And for me as well, so I can gauge difficulty. Although there is some allure for the notion of “simply” adding d6 dice for how challenging something is, I think I'll stick to my approach of first hearing out how players want to do something, and then picking the most appropriate resolution mechanism.

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Adventurers

Character Class Description
Derennan Dwarf level 3 A dwarf hailing from Western Wastes.
Llyfed Elf level 3 Thin and balding elf whom also happens to be Rashomon's friend.
Nolmbork Dwarf level 2 Portly, bald, red bearded, with an epic nose. On a mission to have a drink in every settlement in Wilderlands.
Elvis Elf level 1 An elf.
Oberon Fighter level 3 A tall, supple hunter adorned with bones and horns of his prey.

Thawmist 16th, Airday

“I banish ye to the grave you came from!”

Tarkus roared with the last atoms of strength in his body whilst brandishing an open book, the holy symbol of Bachontoi, God of Red Wisdom.

Bright crimson light flashed the chamber, forcing the undead to flee in terror. The cleric collapsed to his knees, completely expired. He felt warmth as red light washed over him.

Nolmbork, Llyfed, and Oberon first watched in awe, then in confusion, as Tarkus vanished and confused elf appeared in his place.

“Pardon my language, but who the fuck are you?” Llyfed inquired politely.

“I'm Elvis.” the elf politely replied.

“The king is with us! We are saved!”

Derennan was still prostrated, stiff and motionless, on the ground.

“The ghouls will return any moment. Which way do we go back?”

Following a brief discussion the decision has been made to go all the way back to the doors that were flanked by banners with yellow hyena head.

Oberon and Elvis carried paralysed Derennan, while Llyfed and severely injured Nolmbork led the way.

Derennan recovered his facilities just in time to assist with lifting the portcullis.

“Pssst, I hear sobs?”

Indeed, Derennan picked up quiet weeps and snorts coming from the chamber filled with thick, azure fog.

“Derennan, Derennan!” child-like voices cried in Dwarven “Big nasty brutes took away our toys! They laughed as we tried to take them back! Derennan, Derennan! You are a hero, please get it back for us!”

Derennan Derennan calmed the ghosts and assured them he will do something about it. The party navigated the fog chamber and successfully found their way out.

“Be careful. The doors are probably trapped.” Indeed, multiple holes were on both sides of the door, going from ankle- to head-height.

Wounded Nolmbork found a safe spot in the chamber and rested a bit. Invisible hands braided what little remained of his beard and hair.

Llyfed and Oberon watched the doors, painfully aware of how it went last time they went into the place with similar banners.

Derennan pressed on the floor with his polearm. Nothing much happened—until he put his whole bodyweight on it.

A number of spears went out, effectively blocking access to the doors. But that did not prevent Elvis from wiggling his hips between the opening of the speartips.

He gingerly passed, tied a rope around the stone door handle, and passed it to Llyfed. The party gently pulled the doors ajar. Elvis peeked in. It was a large, dimly illuminated chamber. And it reeked.

Five figures sat around a campfire in the middle of the room. Two big, hulking; three smaller, but still larger and hairier than an average human, sulking.

Elvis stepped in, just beyond the doors, cleared his throat, and then cast Charm Person on the largest monster in range. Then he fled back, shut the doors, and wiggled between the tips.

“Wasn't the plan to go in and talk to them?”

“Do you want to talk to them?”

“No, we just wait for them to come out and then we talk to them.”

“But no one is coming out.”

“Should we, and by we I mean you, go back in?”

Not even a minute later and Elvis was wiggling once more.

The door flung open as soon as the elf placed his hand on the handle. And no, it was not due to his incredible strength.

A ten foot tall and five feet wide brute dressed in loincloth stood in the door frame, towering over Elvis. It looked wholly unimpressed by this band of tattered and torn adventures.

Llyfed and company recognised the monster, for it was the same one it relieved them of all their coin just an hour or so ago. The spears slowly retracted into the walls. Adventurers accepted the ogre's invitation to enter the chamber.

They were greeted by a second, smaller ogre, holding open a sack. The party threw in all their remaining valuables—mostly coins and shiny objects recovered in the chamber adjoining the one with the pit.

This seventy by seventy feet room was lit by a number of torches in sconces, as well as campfire in the centre. Of three hyena-like humanoids, only one was standing. The remaining two remained seating by the fire. Ogres rejoined them, counting their new gains. The standing gnoll operated a disc-like protrusion next to the doors.

Once it finished, it took a good look at the adventurers and licked its lips. The party offered themselves as mercenaries. Negotiations were led by Llyfed, who is fluent in Gnoll, while Elvis was translating for Derennan, Nolmbork, and Oberon.

The gnoll howled with laughter, wondering why should they hire someone so beat up and pathetic. After all, they just voluntarily handed over everything they had to two big guys.

Elvis offered one ration in exchange for safe passage. This too was laughed off. Alas, this triggered the brains of two sitting gnolls—they just realised they have some juicy, tender elf flesh right in front of them. What a treat that would be after weeks of rats and vermin!

“Children” Derennan spoke in soft voice “you should leave now. Go to the fog and play there. I'll bring you your toys soon.”

He did not want them to witness what was about to go down.

In final desperate attempt to negotiate, Llyfed mentioned scrolls of great magic. Surely that is worth something!

“Wait...” the gnoll snapped as he held the two hungry ones back “Do you know the land above? Can you draw it?”

“Yes. How about a deal? You lead us out and we make you a map.”

“No. I take you to our leader and you talk with him.”

Adventurers now whispered amongst themselves, agreeing to go along. What else do they have to lose? The two dwarves were ready to fight to the bitter end anyway.

Party was escorted down the winding corridors until a T-shaped junction. They took the right doors, into a chamber reeking of refuse and wet hair. A dozen of gnolls nearly jumped from excitement as they've seen five captured pinkies enter.

“Down!” the chatty gnoll barked, and led the party into another chamber, this one behind a portcullis jammed open with five portcullis.

There adventurers met Wa Ba, chieftain of the Tattered Fort tribe. They promptly insulted him by letting him know they met his king few miles up north, to which Wa Ba went mad with rage.

“King?! King?! I am the king! I am the chief of mighty Tattered Fort tribe! There is no king over me!”

It didn't get much better for our band of negotiators. Refusing to accept their situation, they demanded more than they could get, and offered a lot less than was asked for. In the end the inevitable happened.

Derennan gripped his polearm and skewered the closest gnoll. Nolmbork took out two oil flasks and jumped at one of the beastmen. Elvis, Llyfed, and Oberon pulled their weapons too.

Wa Ba growled with ecstasy, and charged the party. As did all the other gnolls in the chieftain's chamber. Elvis was slain with one might strike. Derennan took more punishment, but succumbed as well.

Nolmbork, our injured Nolmbork, did not fare much better. He was beaten senseless. Llyfed parried and blocked, back to back with Oberon. With the fighter going down, Llyfed was completely surrounded and pounded upon. The lights went out for him too.

Last thing he heard were cackles.

So disrespectful.

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Castle of the Mad Archmage Decennial Edition is a special Kickstarter edition which contains all core levels as well as all sublevels. I provided extensive feedback on all levels, and have been accordingly credited.

“Regular” edition is now available at DTRPG:

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Legendary Fight On! OSR fanzine is now available on DriveTrhuRPG as well! Or, at least, some issues are:

In my opinion, Fight On! remains the best OSR zine. Each issue is filled to the brim with gameable material, and everything is bursting with creative energy. Rules, monsters, treasures, adventures, essays, interviews, megadungeon... So much!

Once I finish with the Dragon Magazine reading I'll do the same with Fight On!

Print compilations are available at Lulu:

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Are you considering joining our Wilderlands campaign?

I strongly believe that good games are to be had with good players. That's why I care more about your attitude than skill or years of gaming experience.

Read on to see if our group would be a good fit for you!

I asked the players to answer three simple questions:

  1. How would you describe your ideal coplayer?
  2. Why should they join our game?
  3. What advice would you have for them to be successful in our game?

Here are their answers.

How would you describe your ideal coplayer?

  • Diplomatic, thoughtful, smart, and adventurous.
  • A person has a sense of humour, is willing to see some of their characters kick the bucket and is a bit savvy/clever.
  • Team orientated, perceptive, good communication skills, serious, enjoys the sensibilities of pulp swords & sorcery tales.
  • Team player with a good sense of humor and a willingness to deal with a shifting group of players.
  • Open-minded, lets others speak but is not afraid to speak up themselves. Someone who is driven to explore and experience the fantasy world being presented, and is here to have a good time with like-minded people.
  • Be a team player: the gaming style in this campaign will lead to an unending loop of failure if a critical number of players are merely attending but not really contributing to the team effort. This is not about exploring your original character's flaws and quirks. Downside: you will have to play ball even if the plan decided by the team majority is not the best.
  • Not too serious, open to adapt to different personalities in the group.
  • Easy going and friendly is all that's needed.
  • Knows the rules of the game (or is willing to master them), is creative, cooperative, and keen on doing well (winning). They have a good sense of humour and don't take themselves too seriously, but they do take the game seriously.
  • Mature attitude, sense of humour, willingness to jump into a teleport while holding hands.
  • Takes the game seriously. Doesn't take themself seriously. With a clear indoor voice.

Why should they join our game?

  • To have fun, and to explore.
  • Because it is challenging, exciting, open ended and coherent.
  • To meet and play alongside like minded folks, To engage in the world not the character sheet, to fulfill a desire to discover, explore and solve mysteries—with some force if necessary.
  • Because they want that old-school feel!
  • Wilderlands is a difficult but deeply fulfilling game. Everything feels earned, everything feels fair. Even when you “lose”, you have a fantastic (or at least amusing) story to tell. As long as you're here to experience the emergent stories of adventurers as they unfold, you will have a good time.
  • The main reason to join is to experience an early D&D play style that was based on wargaming and less so on what is now mostly associated with role playing. It doesn't mean you won't find any chance to play out your character, especially in downtime or when writing reports, but that is not the main focus. The bonus and soul of this campaign is not the setting that is challenging. It could be any setting. It is rather the seemingly unending energy of the specific DM to find new ways to challenge the players in a wargaming fashion.
  • Fun table dynamics. People of all knowledge levels.
  • If you’re a fan of high difficulty but fair games.
  • To try an old school game on the simulationist side of the gaming trifecta. Want to experience a fantasy world and have free agency to try things in that world, formulating and following up their own plans.
  • This is a relatively stable group. It seems that even if the player roster changes from time to time, the game goes on. If you are into more long-form consistent sandbox campaigns, this is the group to join.
  • For a taste of challenging dungeon exploration in a world— challenging in an escape room kind of way.

What advice would you have for them to be successful in our game?

  • Play smart and cautious. Things will kill you if given a chance. I would stress that this game is tough. At the same time, it's a great learning experience. For example I learned the other day not to go through a teleporter.
  • Walk before you run, be willing to learn through mistakes (including fatal ones), don't think in 5E terms.
  • Plan but not overplan. Execute but do not over execute. Be wary but not paralyzed by choices. Be intelligent, use resources and support AKA us other players.
  • Accept that some of your characters are going to kick the bucket. Be prepared for lots of puzzles and for sometimes shifting between characters as different parts of the larger group do different things.
  • Play smart, and be proactive. Don't wait for the perfect exciting hook to come to you in the game: even if that cave you heard about isn't explicitly described as containing wondrous and entertaining things, it probably is! Go out, be enterprising, and explore. Let the game tell you how your character's story unfolds.
  • It must have become obvious from the previous two points that to have even the slightest chance to survive long enough to be able to tell a story about your (many) characters' adventures and misadventures you must know the rules, prepare for each session as if your life depends on it, and be ready to exploit the rules and situations to your benefit. No, that is not meta gaming, not in a game like this. On the other hand, be flexible enough to change plans if they prove unsuitable. Mostly, because the many enemies you will encounter have the nasty habit of turning your meticulously prepared plans to dust.
  • Have a bunch of characters in the oven.
  • If anything feels slightly off in game it probably is.
  • Embrace character death for it will occur a lot. Be cautious and learn the procedures in use well enough that you can use them to your advantage.
  • Death is just another beginning!
  • Play it clever, and enjoy the journey.

Still interested?

If above resonates with you, then feel free to send me an email to attronarch[AT]mailbox[DOT]org or a direct message on Discord (you can find me on the Mythmere Games server). We welcome players of all skill.

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Adventurers

Character Class Description
Hagar the Hewer Dwarf level 1 Imagine Conan as dwarf.
Ambros Cleric level 2 Follower of Aniu, Lord of Time.
Darius Cleric level 2 Follower of Dacron, God of Craftsmen.
Rorik Fighter level 2 A fighter.
Bob the Dwarf Dwarf level 1 Midget with big beard in search of an adventure.

Thawmist 17th, Waterday

There she was, at the Black Eagle tavern, cheering and giggling with her two girlfriends and two aspiring suitors.

Deidamamina, the porter hired by Derennan a month ago. Derennan and his party haven't returned to Hara, and here she was, laughing.

Even worse, Hagar picked-up some talk of Deidamamina's sudden good fortune. So he cooked up a plan with Ambros, Rorik, Darius, and newly recruited Bob. The last one will wait outside of the tavern in case Deidamamina tries to escape. Other four will approach her and gently demand to know where are their friends and what is the source of her new wealth. Rorik the Beautiful was chosen as face for this diplomatic encounter.

“Excuse me for interruption, but I believe we owe you wages for your services.” Rorik politely introduced himself as he handed over a coin pouch. The girls were giggling, while Deidamamina released a disappointed exhale.

“Thank you. I am saddened to hear you are not here to ask for my hand, like these two fine men.”

These two fine men were not giggling, nor were they in courting mood anymore for a heavily armoured and armed man in fighting fit flanked by a muscle-bound dwarf and two clerics were quite a mood killer. Both quickly vacated the table; their seats taken by the adventures.

“So, what happened to our friends? Can you tell us more?”

“Oh, you have to tell them! She has a crazy story! She was a real hero!” Deidamamina's girlfriends cheered her on. Encouraged, she leaned onto the table, and her eyes dilated as she recounted:

“Listen to this, you will not believe it! I was desperate for money so I accepted an offer from a crazy group of adventurers. There was an elf, two dwarves, a zealot, and a scary ranger with necklace made of bones. They gave me a massive silver ball to carry around for them. We travelled for around two or three days until we reached some tall, ruined tower.

Next thing you know, I'm following them down some dark and scary corridors. And then they find secret doors! And all the time I'm trying to be between them because everything is so scary! Anyway, the secret doors are opened by rotating one of the round symbols arranged in a circle... wait, let me draw that for you... see, like this.

Now comes the craziest part! They all go inside, and we come to some alien chamber with low ceiling and raised dais. In the middle of the chamber is this short pillar—just like you Hagar—with a depression in it. Your take the ball off of me and place it in there! And then it lights up, as does the dais!

And listen to this now! All five of them stand by the dais, holding their hands, and then step on it. And they vanish! Oh, and I was left all alone! I waited there for hours, nay, for days. But they did not return. So I summoned up the courage, took the silver orb, and snuck out. Oh how scary it was in the darkness, but I made it!

Once outside I returned back to Hara. And here I am!”

“Wow, fascinating story Deidamamina. And what happened to the silver orb?”

“I sold it of course! Isn't that what adventurers do? They recover treasure from scary places and sell them in civilised cities like our great Hara! At first I went to the jeweller but he gave me a really bad deal.

Next thing I know I am approached by a representative of Namelin family! I felt so special! And he gave me such a great offer—” Deidamamina now lowers her voice to whisper and leans in even closer to Rorik “—three hundred and twenty gold pieces. Yes! Right there, on the spot! I am settled for life! Now just to find a fine man, one like yourself...”

Adventures conversed with her for few more hours. Alas, the news of their last silver orb being acquired by the most ruthless merchant family in Hara were a tad deflating. And perhaps a bit worrying too. They couldn't blame Deidamamina for she did not lie, nor gloat. She did all she could for their friends. If only they had reached her before those damn Namelins did.

“Damn, what do we do?”

“It sounded like silver orb activates the dais.”

“Perhaps there are more in the dungeon?”

“Look at her drawing. There are nine circles. We recovered nine orbs. One was donated to the Thieves' Guild and we kept one. The rest we sold. And now the one we had is with the Namelins.”

“How about we approach them?”

“They'd spit straight into our face. And we are trying to build a rapport with the Imrael family...”

“How about we head straight to the dungeon? Perhaps we find them?”

“Or we all just die!”

“Is there a way to get into good graces with Namelins?”

“Well, they have this job ad that was up for months. They are offering 3 000 platinum pieces for Klekless Racoba—alive. Nobody made it yet.”

“Forget it, that guy would dust us like mites.”

“What then?!”

“Well, I spotted a new ad, from Lord of Midway, asking for enterprising adventurers to take care of a problem.”

“Who is that guy? What is the pay?”

Asking around produces some satisfactory results: Lord Kyle was young, honest, and generous. And Midway was right mid way between Ractuan and Hara.

Thawmist 18th, Earthday

“Stop. Danger ahead.”

The party had been following the trail from Hara to Dontrap and then downstream the river Farhills until they reached the point it merges with river Cedarwade and flows into the sea. From there they followed the latter upstream—until they spotted two fresh cow corpses on the trail. Both looked quite messed up.

Three dilapidated buildings flanked the trail: smithy and simple house to the left, and stables to the right. All three were shambolic. Whilst inspecting the smithy, Hagar was surprised by two pony-sized carnivorous flies. They buzzed and lunged around. Both Bod and Darius were tackled and defaced. Were it not for divine healing, both would be walking freak shows. Hagar killed both flies.

“Let's go back to Hara, heal, and then come back to finish this.”

Darius insisted on purging this place, for he is follower of Dacron, God of Craftsmen.

All agreed.

Thawmist 20th, Spiritday

The party was back, cow and giant fly corpses where they left them. Inspecting the house revealed two more flies, as well as underground complex of tunnels with several rotting corpses full of maggots as well as one more fly.

Hagar terminated all three, and then set all corpses on fire. Adventurers poured all the oil the had in the hole.

“Let it burn.”

Inspecting stable revealed an even larger tunneled complex, but no flies nor rotting corpses. Plenty of debris and bones though.

Adventurers wouldn't be adventurers had they not frisked all the human remains. That netted them 11 gold coins, an ivory flute beautifully carved to resemble a serpent, and a brass ear trumpet engraved with seahorses.

They rested at the smithy while house next door went up in flames. Our heroes reached Midway on Dewsnap 1st, Airday.

Will they make more friends here than they did in Hara?

Only one way to find out.

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Time to roll up Elf characters for Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised. RAW they can be Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, or Thief. Take note of maximum levels achievable, as well as how XP is handled for multi-classed characters. Without further ado, here are the attribute rolls:

SET STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA GOLD BOOK
1 15 5 11 7 12 13 12 14
2 10 12 11 10 11 12 14 11
3 12 14 10 11 16 12 11 3
4 15 14 11 11 11 11 9 7
5 3 9 14 9 8 11 12 16
6 11 9 13 10 10 10 12 3
7 10 8 12 9 12 17 16 8
8 8 16 11 13 9 8 12 7
9 12 11 10 9 9 6 13 15
10 10 15 9 9 8 16 12 16
11 13 10 9 14 13 12 11 6
12 9 16 18 15 11 14 6 17
13 13 12 11 13 12 10 10 3
14 11 16 8 15 9 11 12 8
15 15 11 9 11 9 7 12 12
16 13 16 10 8 15 10 7 4
17 5 15 8 17 4 8 7 14
18 10 9 11 11 10 10 17 19
19 11 8 9 10 8 13 16 11
20 8 14 10 10 14 15 3 20

In regards to the naming, I was inspired by the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay wherein elves have names in their own tongue which is almost unpronouncable for the Common folk.

In response, elves often take a “Human” name as well, which is based on whatever they like—usually some elements of nature or somesuch. I also tried to maintain the grim humour aspect of it, for Elves are often mocked for their silly “Human” names as well.

Hence every character below is named ELF NAME / SELF-GIVEN HUMAN NAME.

First ten characters are male, the other ten are female. Names are gender-neutral. Within each set of ten first three are Lawful, following four Neutral, and last three Chaotic.

1. Larcore Sirwine / Neverendingfern

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 115 lbs / 52 kg; white hair; bronze eyes; black skin tone; circle-shaped birthmark Traits: quaint, unpredictable, bitter

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 6[13] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 15 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 5 (missile to-hit modifier: -1; AC modifier: worse by 1 point) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 7 (max additional languages: 0; max spell level: 4; chance to understand new spell: 30%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 2/4) WIS: 12 CHA: 13 (max # of special hirelings: 5; retainer morale adjustment: +1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Magic Missile, Shield Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

2. Haslor Halholen Urdithandil / Kingledge

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'2'' / 1.57 m, 95 lbs / 43 kg; dark blonde hair; copper eyes; amber skin tone Traits: capricious, wise, cautious

Hit points: 2 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 10 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 12 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 10 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 11 CHA: 12 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Chain (-4[+4] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Hammer, war (1d4+1); 1 × Sword, bastard (1H 1d8; 2H 1d8+1); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Bell; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Shovel; 12 × Spike, iron; 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Flask, leather; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Signal whistle; 1 × Garlic, charmed; 5 × Wolfsbane; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 5 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Sleep Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 0 cp Encumbrance: 98 lbs

3. Harfar Airfaruviel / Longface

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'3'' / 1.6 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; orange hair; hazel eyes; grey-green skin tone; ½'' scar Traits: bloodthirsty, bold

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 4[15] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 12 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 14 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 10 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 11 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 6; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 16 CHA: 12 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Crowbar; 1 × Rope, silk (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Shield, Sleep Coins: 4 gp, 1 sp, 8 cp Encumbrance: 87 lbs

4. Alcoran Ilunor / Springhide

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'2'' / 1.57 m, 105 lbs / 48 kg; silver hair; amber eyes; black skin tone Traits: garrulous, honorable, jaded

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 15 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 14 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 11 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 6; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 11 CHA: 11 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, bastard (1H 1d8; 2H 1d8+1); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Crowbar; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Fishing net (25 square feet); 1 × Signal whistle; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Detect Magic, Read Languages, Shield, Sleep Coins: 6 gp, 7 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 79 lbs

5. Virras Linriel Haswine / Lavendersheen Clearbreeze

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 4'9'' / 1.45 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; purple hair; yellow eyes; pale blue skin tone Traits: remorseful, perverse, sultry, safe

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 3 (to-hit modifier: -2; damage modifier: -1; open doors: 1; carry modifier: -10 lbs) DEX: 9 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 14 (hp per hit die modifier: +1; raise dead survival: 100%) INT: 9 (max additional languages: 1; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 45%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 3/5) WIS: 8 CHA: 11 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Hold Portal, Read Languages Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

6. Ullialoth Gilwenmir / Calmpath Strongpup

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; grey / dark blonde hair; gold eyes; light tan skin tone; bird-shaped birthmark Traits: obedient, proud, ambitious, hedonistic, calculating

Hit points: 2 Armor class: 9[10] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 11 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 9 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 13 (hp per hit die modifier: +1; raise dead survival: 100%) INT: 10 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 10 CHA: 10 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Shield, Sleep Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

7. Dolgaliel Loraoth / Palefruit

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 4'10'' / 1.47 m, 120 lbs / 54 kg; roan hair; tan eyes; dark brown skin tone; five-point star-shaped birthmark Traits: gruff, lacking

Hit points: 1 Armor class: 10[9] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 10 (to-hit modifier: 0; damage modifier: 0; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 8 (missile to-hit modifier: -1; AC modifier: worse by 1 point) CON: 12 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 9 (max additional languages: 1; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 45%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 3/5) WIS: 12 CHA: 17 (max # of special hirelings: 6; retainer morale adjustment: +2)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Chain (-4[+4] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, short (1d6); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 1 × Grappling hook; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Flask, leather; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Fishing net (25 square feet); 1 × Signal whistle; 1 × Garlic, charmed; 5 × Wolfsbane; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Hold Portal, Protection from Evil, Sleep Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 5 cp Encumbrance: 97 lbs

8. Imraandara Virgaliel / Fleetwing

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Chaotic Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 4'11'' / 1.5 m, 95 lbs / 43 kg; yellow hair; amber eyes; milky white skin tone; ½'' scar Traits: scared, civilised, boorish, sultry

Hit points: 2 Armor class: 4[15] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 8 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: 0 lbs) DEX: 16 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 13 (max additional languages: 3; max spell level: 7; chance to understand new spell: 65%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 5/8) WIS: 9 CHA: 8 (max # of special hirelings: 3; retainer morale adjustment: -1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Light, Magic Missile, Read Languages, Read Magic, Sleep Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

9. Angandara Virinde Filandile / Bluefeather

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Chaotic Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 115 lbs / 52 kg; golden hair; green eyes; medium tan skin tone Traits: vindictive, obedient, skillful

Hit points: 4 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 12 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 11 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 10 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 9 (max additional languages: 1; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 45%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 3/5) WIS: 9 CHA: 6 (max # of special hirelings: 2; retainer morale adjustment: -2)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Chain (-4[+4] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Polearm (2H, 1d8+1); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Fishing net (25 square feet); 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Detect Magic, Light Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 84 lbs

10. Filgaliel Morarel / Sungiant Silentcol

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; light brown hair; light brown eyes; yellow white skin tone Traits: grim, naive, ruthless

Hit points: 5 Armor class: 4[15] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 10 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 15 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 9 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 9 (max additional languages: 1; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 45%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 3/5) WIS: 8 CHA: 16 (max # of special hirelings: 6; retainer morale adjustment: +2)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Hold Portal, Read Languages Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

11. Yavawen Lordriga / Broadbosoms

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 105 lbs / 48 kg; dark blonde hair; grey eyes; dark tan skin tone; ¼'' scar; x-shaped birthmark Traits: dazzling, talented, inquisitive, nibbler

Hit points: 4 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 13 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 10 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 9 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 14 (max additional languages: 4; max spell level: 7; chance to understand new spell: 65%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 5/8) WIS: 13 CHA: 12 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Crowbar; 1 × Rope, silk (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Light, Magic Missile, Read Languages, Read Magic, Shield, Sleep Coins: 4 gp, 1 sp, 8 cp Encumbrance: 87 lbs

12. Loraalion Loraluviel / Freshtrunk

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; blonde hair; hazel eyes; pale blue skin tone; ¼'' scar Traits: intense, optimistic, tough

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 7[12] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 9 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 16 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 18 (hp per hit die modifier: +1; raise dead survival: 100%) INT: 15 (max additional languages: 4; max spell level: 8; chance to understand new spell: 75%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 6/10) WIS: 11 CHA: 14 (max # of special hirelings: 5; retainer morale adjustment: +1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC) Weapons: 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Bell; 1 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Crowbar; 1 × Hammer; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 12 × Spike, iron; 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (15 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 3 × Wolfsbane; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Detect Magic, Light, Protection from Evil, Read Languages, Read Magic, Sleep Coins: 4 gp, 2 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 56 lbs

13. Yavaerr Sirgranaavandrel / Mapledale Sweepingshoulder

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Lawful Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 4'11'' / 1.5 m, 105 lbs / 48 kg; auburn hair; aqua eyes; light brown skin tone Traits: haggling, babyish, wasteful, simian

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 6[13] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 13 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 12 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 13 (max additional languages: 3; max spell level: 7; chance to understand new spell: 65%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 5/8) WIS: 12 CHA: 10 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Polearm (2H, 1d8+1); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Hold Portal, Light, Protection from Evil, Shield, Sleep Coins: 8 gp, 8 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 80 lbs

14. Laurelmal Amandile / Vastfriend

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 105 lbs / 48 kg; silver hair with brown stripes; aqua eyes; dark tan skin tone; spider-shaped birthmark Traits: inconsiderate, guarded, ill, moody, brilliant

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 4[15] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 11 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 16 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 8 (hp per hit die modifier: -1; raise dead survival: 50%) INT: 15 (max additional languages: 4; max spell level: 8; chance to understand new spell: 75%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 6/10) WIS: 9 CHA: 11 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Light, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Read Languages, Read Magic, Shield, Sleep Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

15. Farlor Harrasian / Moonledge

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'1'' / 1.55 m, 95 lbs / 43 kg; auburn hair; blue eyes; chameleon like skin tone Traits: arrogant, nosy, sensuous, lecherous

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 15 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 11 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 9 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 11 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 6; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 9 CHA: 7 (max # of special hirelings: 3; retainer morale adjustment: -1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Ring (-3[+3] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Grappling hook; 3 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Mirror, small steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Hold Portal, Magic Missile, Shield Coins: 5 gp, 3 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 101 lbs

16. Anginal Edriarel / Russetdew Southfold

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'2'' / 1.57 m, 105 lbs / 48 kg; dark brown hair; blue eyes; medium brown skin tone Traits: frightened, plotting, possessive

Hit points: 5 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 13 (to-hit modifier: +1; open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +10 lbs) DEX: 16 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 10 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 8 (max additional languages: 1; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 40%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 3/5) WIS: 15 CHA: 10 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Leather (-2[+2] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, short (1d6); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Detect Magic, Light, Sleep Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 8 cp Encumbrance: 69 lbs

17. Iouviel Edrialion Filavandrel / Gleamingrock

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Neutral Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 4'10'' / 1.47 m, 90 lbs / 41 kg; roan hair; dark brown eyes; ochre skin tone Traits: accomplished, voracious, spontaneous

Hit points: 3 Armor class: 8[11] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 5 (to-hit modifier: -1; open doors: 1; carry modifier: -5 lbs) DEX: 15 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 8 (hp per hit die modifier: -1; raise dead survival: 50%) INT: 17 (max additional languages: 5; max spell level: 9; chance to understand new spell: 85%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 7/All) WIS: 4 CHA: 8 (max # of special hirelings: 3; retainer morale adjustment: -1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Leather (-2[+2] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, short (1d6); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Detect Magic, Hold Portal, Light, Magic Missile, Read Languages, Read Magic, Sleep Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 8 cp Encumbrance: 69 lbs

18. Linhali Gilholen / Nakedglimmer

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Chaotic, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 110 lbs / 50 kg; blonde hair; bronze eyes; pale blue skin tone; reptile tongued Traits: dignified, communicative, stimulating

Hit points: 4 Armor class: 8[11] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 10 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 9 (missile to-hit modifier: 0; AC modifier: none) CON: 11 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 11 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 6; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 10 CHA: 10 (max # of special hirelings: 4; retainer morale adjustment: 0)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC) Weapons: 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, long (1d8); 1 × Bow, long (2H, ROF 2, range 70’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Bell; 3 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Rope, silk (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (30 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Flask, leather; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 6 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Chain (10 feet); 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 5 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Detect Magic, Read Languages, Read Magic, Sleep Coins: 11 gp, 4 sp, 0 cp Encumbrance: 50 lbs

19. Lorgaliel Valandiril / Clearnut

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Chaotic Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'0'' / 1.52 m, 100 lbs / 45 kg; black hair; grey eyes; light brown skin tone Traits: thankless, orderly

Hit points: 2 Armor class: 5[14] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 11 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: +5 lbs) DEX: 8 (missile to-hit modifier: -1; AC modifier: worse by 1 point) CON: 9 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 10 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 8 CHA: 13 (max # of special hirelings: 5; retainer morale adjustment: +1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: 1 × Shield (-1[+1] AC); 1 × Chain (-4[+4] AC) Weapons: 1 × Axe, hand (1d6; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Sword, short (1d6); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Bow, short (2H, ROF 2, range 50’); 1 × Arrows (20) (1d6) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Block and tackle; 1 × Grappling hook; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Flask, leather; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 1 × Fishing net (25 square feet); 1 × Signal whistle; 1 × Garlic, charmed; 5 × Wolfsbane; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Charm Person, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Sleep Coins: 3 gp, 3 sp, 5 cp Encumbrance: 97 lbs

20. Hasthin Yavgrana / Myglimmer

Class: Fighter / Magic-User Ancestry: Elf Alignment: Chaotic Languages: Common, Elven, Alignment

Appearance: 5'1'' / 1.55 m, 95 lbs / 43 kg; yellow hair; dark brown eyes; milky white skin tone; pentagram-shaped birthmark Traits: tough, lecherous

Hit points: 1 Armor class: 8[11] Saving throw, Fighter: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Fighter: +1 bonus on all saving throws except against spells (including those from wands and staffs) Saving throw, Magic-User: 15 Saving throw modifier(s), Magic-User: +2 bonus on all saving throw rolls against spells (including those from magic wands and staffs)

Attributes

STR: 8 (open doors: 1–2; carry modifier: 0 lbs) DEX: 14 (missile to-hit modifier: +1; AC modifier: better by 1 point) CON: 10 (hp per hit die modifier: 0; raise dead survival: 75%) INT: 10 (max additional languages: 2; max spell level: 5; chance to understand new spell: 50%; min/max number of basic spells understandable per level: 4/6) WIS: 14 CHA: 15 (max # of special hirelings: 5; retainer morale adjustment: +1)

Class abilities

Multiple attacks; parry (only if DEX ≥ 14); spell casting.

Ancestry abilities

4-in-6 chance to find secret doors when searching; 1-in-6 chance to notice a secret doors passively; immune to ghoul paralysis; 60' darkvision.

Equipment

Armour: None Weapons: 1 × Club (1d4); 1 × Dagger (1d4; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 1 × Spear (1H 1d6; 2H 1d6+1; missile ROF 1, range 10’); 3 × Javelin (1d6, ROF 1, range 20’) Gear: 1 × Spellbook; 1 × Chalk, 1 piece; 1 × Rope, hemp (50 feet); 1 × Backpack (30-pound capacity); 2 × Sack (15 pounds capacity); 1 × Waterskin; 1 × Case (map or scroll); 6 × Candle; 6 × Torch; 2 × Oil, lamp (1 pint); 1 × Flint & steel; 5 × Rations, trail (per day); 5 × Rations, dried (per day); 1 × Bedroll; 1 × Ink (1-ounce bottle); 3 × Parchment (sheet) Spellbook: Hold Portal, Light, Shield, Sleep Coins: 4 gp, 8 sp, 3 cp Encumbrance: 48 lbs

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