Bandits of the Golden Gates

Equal parts mischief, skill, and altruism, this anxious party finds its way in the world.

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Characters

Players

• Fenrin - Human - Fighter
• Raoulin - Human - Monk
• Sarri - Fey Sprite - Sorceress
• Markus Kraghammer[1] - Dwarf - Cleric
• Stride Starward - Human - Beastmaster
• Scout Specialist Brom Ludwig of Skybourne - Human - Rifleman (Gunslinger) (out on business)
• Elthar - Elf - Ranger (missing)
• Faena - Elven - Rogue (out on business)
• Flynn - Human - Swashbuckler (out on business)
• Mentis Olden Gertrude - Oread - Cavalier (deceased)
• Minet - Half-Elf - Rogue (missing)
• Sylvara - Human - Cleric of Sarenrae (deceased)
• Toka'a - Half-Orc - Monk/Fighter (missing)

NPC's

Asheville-based:

• Awree (human newsrunner), yelling in the streets, exchanging jobs:

"Reliable news from a resourceful runner! Cold coin for consistent curiosity."

• Borta (human metalsmithess), scarred mightily, toiling away in her workshop, experimenting with powder and ballistics:

"Yeah, i can fiddle with that. We'll draw up plans and hammer it out by morning."

"This is incredible. I'll begin work right away."

• Boyle Burel (human bar-proprieter), massive, friendly, limping owner of The Burly Trunk
• Brulia (human courtesan), works at Pink Participle, haircolor constantly changing
• Councilman Aldo (human merchant), owner of the Pink Participle in Asheville
• Councilwoman Bestrol (human expert), administrating and personally invested in Asheville's Polder Project
• Councilman Darri Bey (human administrator), rotund, huffy, and always about:

"We will not stand for this! Show yourself at last, Ornell, we have pressing matters to discuss!"

"Finally, he arrives! Let's get this damned business underway."

• Councilman Farkis (human), crowd corraler and prisoner parader:

"These orcs will be executed for the continued affronts of their people! We cannot rest until they are crushed!"

• Councilman Kolik (human), popular and festive, open follower of Cayden Cailean:

"Bottoms up! Forks in! Cares away!"

• Councilman Newlin (human merchant), out on business
• Councilman Ornell (human archmage), just returned to public eye after month-long hiatus:

"The orcs are planning an assault. We need to take the fight to them!"

• Cpt. Dilo (human soldier/administrator), young, determined, and direct:

"We'll root out this cult."

"Launching a campaign this close to winter can only lead to disaster."

• Geela (human clericess of Sarenrae), middle-aged temple matron
• Glaryn (gnome ex-soldier/bar-proprieter), small, hawkish owner of The Bloody Birch
• Gromaia (elf enchantress), hidden, facepainted, and unbudging in price:

"Énter. Presént. If it is whát you wísh, it sháll be dóne."

• Joon Poptail (human monk), loud, tattooed, wild-eyed:

"Smile at the crowd while you still have teeth! ::cackle::"

• Keelan (human lumbermiller), massive, protective, proud of his business
• Kulsa (human necromancess), thin, hunched, eagerly smells everything near her
• Ofcr. Liam (human soldier), head of the the Elite Fifty foray around Holkhaven
• Melekos (human veterinarian), fearless, intent on healing
• Mora (human mouthpiecess), small, reserved, stern, blue-robed:

"You are not to speak to anyone of this. You will be paid for your silence and your success."

"I am convinced that Ornell is in league with a higher sinister power. We must work against him."

• Plurin "The Many" (human), self-styled King of Shadows
• Tirik (human adventurer), legendary savior of Ashville
• Yern (human warpriest), right hand and advisor to Cpt. Dilo:

"This helm heralds an Urgathoan incursion. Where did you find it?"

Edgepoint-based:

• Sgt. Wiggly Killborne (half-orc mercenary/trapper/business-owner), square jaw, impeccable hair:

"I'M RUINED!!!"

"That's right, lads, put your backs into it! We'll be back home in no time to fondle women and swim in wine!"

• Lazl (dark-elf metalsmith), quiet, ebony-skinned, red eyed, with a long white braid of hair:

"I can make more, if you like."

• Cpt. Oren (human guardhead), chews absently, takes uncomfortably long to reply:

"Yeap, i never trusted nobody 'round these here parts. Least of all you."

• Seelik (human sailor), owner and pilot of the Iced Keel longship:

"All the way to Ro'Dal! Have you ever seen the source of the river?"

Hambir-based:

• Da'arsa the Reefclaw (human second-in-command), unrelenting, harsh:

"Back in formation! Silence! The wind will guide us if we are keen enough to listen."

• Qawlaab (human master alchemist), venerable, oblivious, ingenious:

"Hee hee hee hee hee! Oh, i like these fine grains very much!"

• Wasul (human warrior-trainer), stoic, matter-of-fact:

"We have lost four youths to you. And you leave us a foul cave?

• Zeefor (human leader), patient, sincere, faithful:

"Gozreh has surely brought you to us. Can you help my people?"

Other Locales:

• Brustalt (Game Island, human gamerunner)

"Be you prey or predator? I'll give you the true opportunity to find out!"

"Excellent find! I'll pay handsomely for more."

Locations

Cities

• Asheville
• Meridia
• Silverstone
• Sunstone

Towns

• Edgepoint
• Trent
• Straddleside
• Palebrook
• Holkhaven (near Ft. Yorsken)

Settlements

• Fool's Puddle
• Hambir
• Xabaal

Forts

• Ft. Yorsken (near Holkhaven near Asheville)

Geographical Features

• Hialeah Forest
• Great Spine
• Silt Sea
• Mt. Locar

Regions

• Tirik Expanse

Maps

Great Spine (south) Gray River (central)