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=[[Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company]] NPCs= |
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==[[Darian Tempest]]== |
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The older of the two Tempest Brothers, Darian is one of the co-founders of Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company along with his brother Adrian Tempest. Born well off, Darian took to the refined life of the upper class from a young age. He was stocky and tall even as a young boy and this didn’t change in adulthood. His size made him an imposing presence at first but his charm and personality was almost instantly disarming to anyone he met. But should an encounter come to blows, he was well skilled with blades and magic. His curiosities during his studies led him to research some of the legends and lore from times past, and it was this curiosity that helped to lead him to found the company. |
The older of the two Tempest Brothers, Darian is one of the co-founders of Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company along with his brother [[Adrian Tempest]]. Born well off, Darian took to the refined life of the upper class from a young age. He was stocky and tall even as a young boy and this didn’t change in adulthood. His size made him an imposing presence at first but his charm and personality was almost instantly disarming to anyone he met. But should an encounter come to blows, he was well skilled with blades and magic. His curiosities during his studies led him to research some of the legends and lore from times past, and it was this curiosity that helped to lead him to found the company. |
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==[[Adrian Tempest]]== |
==[[Adrian Tempest]]== |
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Adrian is the younger Tempest brother, 6 years younger to Darian, and co-founder of Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. He is lithe of frame but just as tall as Darian. He has a reserved demeanor and has never minded existing in his brother's shadow socially. Adrian is just as intelligent as his brother but was always more interested in developing his physical strength and prowess. Through this he grew to become an extraordinary explorer and fighter. |
[[Adrian]] is the younger Tempest brother, 6 years younger to Darian, and co-founder of Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. He is lithe of frame but just as tall as Darian. He has a reserved demeanor and has never minded existing in his brother's shadow socially. Adrian is just as intelligent as his brother but was always more interested in developing his physical strength and prowess. Through this he grew to become an extraordinary explorer and [[fighter]]. |
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==[[Adeline Hatchic]]== |
==[[Adeline Hatchic]]== |
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Adeline is Head of Mechanics at Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. Her parents owned a successful [[airship]] repair company and taught her everything she knows about the industry. After her parents perished in a tragic accident, Adeline threw herself into the work of running the company and expanded into ground-up construction of ships. She became an expert in all aspects of [[airship]] construction, from the design of the engines to the fabrication of the hull. In later years her company was bought out by competing companies. Though she had lost her company, she did retain her personal wealth, a number of ships and the original family workshop. She met the Tempest Brothers who pitched their company idea. She agreed to work with them utilizing her remaining ships to redefine how exploration expeditions were conducted. Her workshop would become their base of operations. |
[[Adeline]] is Head of Mechanics at Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. Her parents owned a successful [[airship]] repair company and taught her everything she knows about the industry. After her parents perished in a tragic accident, Adeline threw herself into the work of running the company and expanded into ground-up construction of ships. She became an expert in all aspects of [[airship]] construction, from the design of the engines to the fabrication of the hull. In later years her company was bought out by competing companies. Though she had lost her company, she did retain her personal wealth, a number of ships and the original family workshop. She met the Tempest Brothers who pitched their company idea. She agreed to work with them utilizing her remaining ships to redefine how exploration expeditions were conducted. Her workshop would become their base of operations. |
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Arc serves as the Head of the Mystix and Magicks for the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. They are a rather tall tiefling with their white hair cropped short and tousled in a pixie cut. They are in charge of most of the magic difficulties and discoveries the Company finds, and works very closely with Cookie. Though Arc is skilled in various schools, they tend towards illusion magic the most. They are often seen wearing a cloak that changes color depending on the day, and carry a wide assortment of colorful crystals on their person at any given time. |
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==[[Cookie|Cookie the Otter]]== |
==[[Cookie|Cookie the Otter]]== |
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Cookie the Otter is an abjuration wizard working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Cookie was formerly Lyowyn’s animal companion, but after being awakened and working with the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company, they mutually parted ways so he could begin to pursue his own interests. He works in the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company Mystix and Magicks division and has become proficient in abjuration magic. He is a small brown river otter wearing spectacle glasses, a small blue vest, and a small pack that is able to carry one to two scrolls. |
Cookie the Otter is an abjuration [[wizard]] working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Cookie was formerly Lyowyn’s animal companion, but after being awakened and working with the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company, they mutually parted ways so he could begin to pursue his own interests. He works in the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company Mystix and Magicks division and has become proficient in abjuration magic. He is a small brown river otter wearing spectacle glasses, a small blue vest, and a small pack that is able to carry one to two scrolls. |
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==[[Paul Fletcher]]== |
==[[Paul Fletcher]]== |
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Paul is a field research manager for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Paul is a relatively, even surprisingly, young human male. He is rather lanky, but does have some muscle. He has big round metal glasses and shaggy, dirty blonde hair and is dressed rather simply. Paul is gifted in fields such as anthropology and history and religions. When he was younger he decided to travel the world doing his own independent research. When Paul saw the job listing for the new Tempest Brothers Company and approached the titular siblings with his skill set, though he wasn’t very good combat-wise, he was very good at exploring and unearthing things that many would overlook. They hired him on, and he’s been with them ever since. |
[[Paul]] is a field research manager for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Paul is a relatively, even surprisingly, young [[human]] male. He is rather lanky, but does have some muscle. He has big round metal glasses and shaggy, dirty blonde hair and is dressed rather simply. Paul is gifted in fields such as anthropology and history and religions. When he was younger he decided to travel the world doing his own independent research. When Paul saw the job listing for the new Tempest Brothers Company and approached the titular siblings with his skill set, though he wasn’t very good combat-wise, he was very good at exploring and unearthing things that many would overlook. They hired him on, and he’s been with them ever since. |
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Shiela is the basecamp manager for Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. She is an older no-nonsense human female with short cropped hair and is covered in a few scars. She met Björn in the fighting pits, and escaped the life of brawling around the same time he did. Due to the bonds and comradery they formed during their time together, she followed him to Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company to ensure he wouldn’t get into ‘more trouble.’ She has a dry sarcastic wit, and tries her best to keep everyone in line. |
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==[[Velemar Decrye]]== |
==[[Velemar Decrye]]== |
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Velemar Decrye is a professional consultant from Galik, first serving as an accounting manager for Coreway Trading and later working for the government as a guild auditor. He has now been hired by the Tempest Brothers to assist in managing finances and internal affairs. Currently he serves as the Department Overseer for Basecamp Operations. He is a tall half-elven gentleman with a dark suit, pale skin, and short well-groomed brown hair. Velemar also handles a majority of commission work that the company receives connecting specific departments of the company with outside entities who may be willing to pay or invest in the company for some small service in return that is related to the company’s expeditions. |
Velemar Decrye is a professional consultant from Galik, first serving as an accounting manager for Coreway Trading and later working for the government as a guild auditor. He has now been hired by the Tempest Brothers to assist in managing finances and internal affairs. Currently he serves as the Department Overseer for Basecamp Operations. He is a tall half-elven gentleman with a dark suit, pale skin, and short well-groomed brown hair. Velemar also handles a majority of commission work that the company receives connecting specific departments of the company with outside entities who may be willing to pay or invest in the company for some small service in return that is related to the company’s expeditions. |
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Pennysworth is the former Captain of the pirate ship the Penguins Pride which was a black market vessel. He has now taken to going legit in his dealings. The best way he could go about this was to find a fledging company in need of help. So he took the position of Quartermaster for the Tempest Brothers. Pennsyworth is a penguin (Dowhar) his feathers are charcoal in color and his belly is white. Typically he wears a large pirate captain's hat even now that he is no longer one. He is a proper gentleman and he takes his job as Quartermaster with great pride. |
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==[[Matilda Shattershiled|Matilda Shattershield]]== |
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Matilda is the basecamp nurse for Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. Matilda is the wife of Bjorn Shattershield and is very beautiful by all standards with short messy blonde hair. She met Bjorn in the arena often being the one to patch him up. She is very caring and loving as well as motherly. Matilda is kind and tender to those under her care like a mother hen. She is an experienced life cleric and alchemist, studying various plant life and medicines in her downtime. She has agreed to go with Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company mainly to try and keep Bjorn in line and from overdoing things, but also because she couldn't resist the opportunity to explore and find rare flora and fauna. |
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==[[Bjorn Shattershield]]== |
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Bjorn is the field handler for tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. He is a stout dwarf with a long unkept black beard. He signed on to help the Tempest Brothers as a favor to the boys father. Bjorn is a bit rough around the edges and tends to speak his mind, but he does have a kind heart. He had to retire from the arena when he lost his arm and has since gotten a prosthetic to replace it. As he has gotten older he cares for Darian and Adrian as his own sons. The debt he owes their father is a life debt as it was their father who paid his fines to leave the arena when Bjorn was injured as well as also making the prosthesis. |
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==[[Lucinda Grimfold]]== |
==[[Lucinda Grimfold]]== |
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Lucinda is a field specialist working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Lucinda is a tall imposing human fighter in her late thirties with brown hair and gray eyes. Wielding a halberd, she wears heavy plate armor and a heavy fur and feather cape, with her helmet shaped in the guise of a snarling dragon. She is the life partner of Lyowyn Mossbringer and is a former commander of the [[Galik]] Lyreguard. |
Lucinda is a field specialist working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Lucinda is a tall imposing human fighter in her late thirties with brown hair and gray eyes. Wielding a halberd, she wears heavy plate armor and a heavy fur and feather cape, with her helmet shaped in the guise of a snarling [[dragon]]. She is the life partner of Lyowyn Mossbringer and is a former commander of the [[Galik]] [[Lyreguard]]. |
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==[[Lyowyn Mossbringer]]== |
==[[Lyowyn Mossbringer]]== |
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Lyowyn is a field specialist for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. She is a skilled |
Lyowyn is a field specialist for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. She is a skilled [[druid]] and explorer who is the life-partner of Lucinda Grimfold. Contrasting with Lucinda, she is very warm and caring, but holds a deep anger for when those she cares for get hurt. She is an elven woman with bronze skin and long red hair, wearing a simple green cloak and carrying a flowered staff. A young man called Billiam serves as her assistant. |
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Nettle is a massive buff [[Harengon]] chef who works with the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company and sells members of the company their delicious soup, which can have a wide variety of strange and magical effects for whoever ingests it. |
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Sugarsprinkle is a [[fairy]] candy maker, and owner of "Sugarsprinkle's Wonderland Confectionary." They create magical candies which they would sell to company members. After some convincing and help in her store, she agreed to join the company as they traveled out east to establish a new waystation. |
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==[[Oliver Vincent Bartholemew]]== |
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An eccentric immortal adventurer who is forever pursued by a [[Fenris Wolf|monster-like death]]. [[Within_the_Wicked_Wilds/The_Story_So_Far#Session_31:_We're_Going_in_Circles!|He was summoned by members of the company]] to assist in their journey to find the lost [[kobold]] village of [[Drakemire Hollow]]. Later he was called upon to help the company navigate [[The Plane of Ice]]. |
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'''Captain''': Tiki-Ti (thri-kreen, he/him)<br /> |
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'''First mate''': Polly (aarakocra, she/her)<br /> |
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'''Engineer(s)''': David (human, he/him) and intern Klerica (dragonborn, she/her)<br /> |
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'''Cook''': Bob (ogre, he/him)<br /> |
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'''Navigator''': Bink (kenku, she/her)<br /> |
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'''Others''': Rome Holiday (human, he/him), Snoot (kobold, he/him)<br /> |
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<small>('''Conspicuously absent:''' Caligas (polypus, he/him))</small> |
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==[[Widgit Wizzlepop]]== |
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Widgit Wizzlepop is a gnomish inventor who designed suits that could withstand the dangers and great temperatures of the Scar of Amusa who has been working with the Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. |
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==[[Shelmlock Dolmes]]== |
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Shelmlock Dolmes is a reporter for the [[Galik Herald]] operating out of the City of [[Galik]]. He is well traveled and has found his way across much of Amusa's many regions. Shelmlock Dolmes is an older slouched [[Tortle]] with a faded green shell and saggy scaled skin. He is never seen without his iconic brown fedora and his notepad which he uses to jot down his observations of the world. He is also the author of A Slow Walker's Guide to the Land of the Lost. |
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Hunk is a kobold warrior from the village of [[Within the Wicked Wilds/Player Recaps#Session 1a: Thinwhistle|Thinwhistle]] who worked with representatives of the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company to track down and slay a colossal fire-breathing monster that had been terrorizing the village. The party saved his life, and once the village and the TBEC formally established peaceful relations, Hunk served as a liaison between the two groups. |
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Professor Madeline Cinder is an academic hailing from [[Xender City]]. She was first contacted by the company when the Tempest Brothers requested she study their piece of [[The Aestorian Codex]]. Professor Cinder continues to help the company in their search for the other three pieces. |
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Derwin is a shut in artificer who pioneered the creation of Harvest Reapers, large scarecrow-like constructs. He has a close relationship with the Markster farmers. |
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This tribe of Druidic nomads travels the wilds of Amusa, from the edge of the scar in the winter time, back to the other end in the summer. They have an ancestral home that is currently being occupied by the Tempest Brother’s Expeditionary company, but extend peace in return for cooperative between both camps. They are led by an elf with auburn hair, Galaros and his son, Curian. |
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==[[Elowen Thistledown]]== |
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Elowen Thistledown is a high researcher who has partnered with the company to investigate the mysterious Well of Souls. |
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The Collector is a strange aristocrat stationed in Galik who wears a fine grey suit and a large owl mask. He is a collector of strange wares and is partial to items of magical or cursed origin. |
The Collector is a strange aristocrat stationed in Galik who wears a fine grey suit and a large owl mask. He is a collector of strange wares and is partial to items of magical or cursed origin. |
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Alkir is a white [[dragonborn]] [[Demon Hunter|demon hunter]] and [[warlock]] of [[The Ten Hells]]. They have come into contact with the [[Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company]] multiple times in their efforts to slay [[Demon|demons]]. |
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Gumptor Flyyn is a [[Half-Orc|half-orc]] [[ranger]] who helps the company navigate the eastern wilds. |
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The Green Knight is a dangerous and imposing warrior encountered by members of the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. They worked with a horde of [[Gnolls]] to destroy the base camp of [[Perseus Company]]. |
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Chief Pyrrhin is the kobold leader the the airship village, a village of kobolds inhabiting a crashed airship. |
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More commonly known as just "[[The Seven]]," the Sepexilium are a cabal of mysterious entities inhabiting he wilds of [[Amusa]] able to wield near godlike power. They have operated in the background of major events within the wilds and have even reached out to mark those who travel to close to the edges of magic and madness. |
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==[[Prince Ulftiir|Prince Ulftiir, the Rimelord]]== |
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[[Prince Ulftiir]] is the [[Frost Giant]] ruler of the [[The Frostfell Empire]]. He is the half-giant, half-dragon son of the Ancient White Dragon [[Ysildra|Ysildra, the Mother in Ivory]]. He seeks to regain [[The Ring of Winter's Wrath]] and freeze the realm. After acquiring the ring, his attempt to stop a portal from opening above Amusa was stopped by the Tempest Brother's Expeditionary Company who stole back the ring and slew the giant prince. |
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A strange and mysterious being who experiments deep in the wilds. A strange dimensionally locked box was recovered from one of their labs. Its true plans remain unknown. |
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Kalzivach is a Pit Fiend and servant of the [[Archdevil]] [[Mammon]]. Utilizing divine artifacts they have found a way to circumvent [[The Pact Primeval]] and operate without limits in [[Amusa]]. His goal is to find the legendary treasure of [[The Lost Hoard]]. |
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==[[Ysildra|Ysildra the Mother In Ivory]]== |
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Ysildra was an [[White Dragon|Ancient White Dragon]] who had been trapped in [[The Plane of Ice]] during [[The Holy War]]. She would later make an alliance with [[The Frostfell Empire]] and have a son, [[Prince Ulftiir]]. When the Frostfell Empire attempted to freeze the realm using [[The Ring of Winter's Wrath]], she was slain by a party of Tempest Brothers' expeditionaries. |
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==[[Galidant|Galidant, Exarch of Kavanmort]]== |
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[[Galidant]] is a loyal servant of the Twin Dragon [[Kavanmort]]. After being freed by company members he has been working to regain power in Amusa. Part of this is infecting dinosaurs with his vampiric bite and sending them to attack towns and travelers. |
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Jack of Hearts is a charismatic, mysterious, and debonaire adventurer out in the wilds of Amusa. He and those he travels with have clashed with members of the Tempest Brother's Expeditionary Company on occasion. After being revealed to actually be the noblewoman Jaqueline Hearthorne, she helped to stop her evil brother [[Alistair Hearthorne]]. She then formally disposed of her name and accepted the name Jack of Hearts. She would later travel to Eastern Amusa and become a [[Troverth]] Revolutionary. |
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Wren is a mysterious worm-based druid who serves [[The Lord of the Beneath]]. She was a former ally of both [[Jack of Hearts]] and the fey [[dragon]] [[Faerenia]]. |
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Lieutenant Azha is an infernal [[Fire Giant]] and is a Servant of the [[archdevil]] [[Mammon]]. She was sent to the material [[plane]] to stop the advance of [[The Frostfell Empire]] in [[Amusa]]. They are the right hand of the [[Pit Fiend]] [[Kalzivach]]. |
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Dorian Shroud is a ghost and gentleman thief reanimated with infernal magic. In return for their unlife they have been tasked with recovering all the pieces of [[The Aestorian Codex]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 26 November 2024
This page currently displays only NPCs who are in Year 2 of Within the Wicked Wilds. If you wish to read about Year 1 NPCs, check out Within the Wicked Wilds/NPCs Year 1
Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company NPCs[edit | edit source]
Darian Tempest[edit | edit source]
The older of the two Tempest Brothers, Darian is one of the co-founders of Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company along with his brother Adrian Tempest. Born well off, Darian took to the refined life of the upper class from a young age. He was stocky and tall even as a young boy and this didn’t change in adulthood. His size made him an imposing presence at first but his charm and personality was almost instantly disarming to anyone he met. But should an encounter come to blows, he was well skilled with blades and magic. His curiosities during his studies led him to research some of the legends and lore from times past, and it was this curiosity that helped to lead him to found the company.
Adrian Tempest[edit | edit source]
Adrian is the younger Tempest brother, 6 years younger to Darian, and co-founder of Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. He is lithe of frame but just as tall as Darian. He has a reserved demeanor and has never minded existing in his brother's shadow socially. Adrian is just as intelligent as his brother but was always more interested in developing his physical strength and prowess. Through this he grew to become an extraordinary explorer and fighter.
Adeline Hatchic[edit | edit source]
Adeline is Head of Mechanics at Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company. Her parents owned a successful airship repair company and taught her everything she knows about the industry. After her parents perished in a tragic accident, Adeline threw herself into the work of running the company and expanded into ground-up construction of ships. She became an expert in all aspects of airship construction, from the design of the engines to the fabrication of the hull. In later years her company was bought out by competing companies. Though she had lost her company, she did retain her personal wealth, a number of ships and the original family workshop. She met the Tempest Brothers who pitched their company idea. She agreed to work with them utilizing her remaining ships to redefine how exploration expeditions were conducted. Her workshop would become their base of operations.
Cookie the Otter[edit | edit source]
Cookie the Otter is an abjuration wizard working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Cookie was formerly Lyowyn’s animal companion, but after being awakened and working with the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company, they mutually parted ways so he could begin to pursue his own interests. He works in the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company Mystix and Magicks division and has become proficient in abjuration magic. He is a small brown river otter wearing spectacle glasses, a small blue vest, and a small pack that is able to carry one to two scrolls.
Paul Fletcher[edit | edit source]
Paul is a field research manager for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Paul is a relatively, even surprisingly, young human male. He is rather lanky, but does have some muscle. He has big round metal glasses and shaggy, dirty blonde hair and is dressed rather simply. Paul is gifted in fields such as anthropology and history and religions. When he was younger he decided to travel the world doing his own independent research. When Paul saw the job listing for the new Tempest Brothers Company and approached the titular siblings with his skill set, though he wasn’t very good combat-wise, he was very good at exploring and unearthing things that many would overlook. They hired him on, and he’s been with them ever since.
Velemar Decrye[edit | edit source]
Velemar Decrye is a professional consultant from Galik, first serving as an accounting manager for Coreway Trading and later working for the government as a guild auditor. He has now been hired by the Tempest Brothers to assist in managing finances and internal affairs. Currently he serves as the Department Overseer for Basecamp Operations. He is a tall half-elven gentleman with a dark suit, pale skin, and short well-groomed brown hair. Velemar also handles a majority of commission work that the company receives connecting specific departments of the company with outside entities who may be willing to pay or invest in the company for some small service in return that is related to the company’s expeditions.
Lucinda Grimfold[edit | edit source]
Lucinda is a field specialist working for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. Lucinda is a tall imposing human fighter in her late thirties with brown hair and gray eyes. Wielding a halberd, she wears heavy plate armor and a heavy fur and feather cape, with her helmet shaped in the guise of a snarling dragon. She is the life partner of Lyowyn Mossbringer and is a former commander of the Galik Lyreguard.
Lyowyn Mossbringer[edit | edit source]
Lyowyn is a field specialist for Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company. She is a skilled druid and explorer who is the life-partner of Lucinda Grimfold. Contrasting with Lucinda, she is very warm and caring, but holds a deep anger for when those she cares for get hurt. She is an elven woman with bronze skin and long red hair, wearing a simple green cloak and carrying a flowered staff. A young man called Billiam serves as her assistant.
Skippy[edit | edit source]
Skippy is a young Halfling Skiff Strider working for the Tempest Brothers. His job includes ferrying company members about the regions surrounding the basecamp as well as organizing pickups. Skippy has also been awarded the captaincy of the company's newest airship, the Windrunner.
Friendly NPCs[edit | edit source]
Bulio[edit | edit source]
Bulio is the strange and mysterious proprietor of Bulio's Bobbles and Boons, a traveling wooden cart shop from which he sells his mystical wares. He wears a long dark cloak and a large wooden dragon mask which he never seems to remove. He is protected by his guardian, a massive white camouflage drake by the name of Duuk. It is unknown how he is able to move his cart through the dense and uncharted wilderness of Amusa, or what he looks like under the mask.
Sugarsprinkle[edit | edit source]
Sugarsprinkle is a fairy candy maker, and owner of "Sugarsprinkle's Wonderland Confectionary." They create magical candies which they would sell to company members. After some convincing and help in her store, she agreed to join the company as they traveled out east to establish a new waystation.
Oliver Vincent Bartholemew[edit | edit source]
An eccentric immortal adventurer who is forever pursued by a monster-like death. He was summoned by members of the company to assist in their journey to find the lost kobold village of Drakemire Hollow. Later he was called upon to help the company navigate The Plane of Ice.
Widgit Wizzlepop[edit | edit source]
Widgit Wizzlepop is a gnomish inventor who designed suits that could withstand the dangers and great temperatures of the Scar of Amusa who has been working with the Tempest brothers Expeditionary Company.
Professor Madeline Cinder[edit | edit source]
Professor Madeline Cinder is an academic hailing from Xender City. She was first contacted by the company when the Tempest Brothers requested she study their piece of The Aestorian Codex. Professor Cinder continues to help the company in their search for the other three pieces.
Derwin[edit | edit source]
Derwin is a shut in artificer who pioneered the creation of Harvest Reapers, large scarecrow-like constructs. He has a close relationship with the Markster farmers.
Elowen Thistledown[edit | edit source]
Elowen Thistledown is a high researcher who has partnered with the company to investigate the mysterious Well of Souls.
Neutral NPCs[edit | edit source]
The Collector[edit | edit source]
The Collector is a strange aristocrat stationed in Galik who wears a fine grey suit and a large owl mask. He is a collector of strange wares and is partial to items of magical or cursed origin.
Alkiir Scalesborn[edit | edit source]
Alkir is a white dragonborn demon hunter and warlock of The Ten Hells. They have come into contact with the Tempest Brothers Expeditionary Company multiple times in their efforts to slay demons.
Gumptor Fynn[edit | edit source]
Gumptor Flyyn is a half-orc ranger who helps the company navigate the eastern wilds.
Chief Pyrrhin[edit | edit source]
Chief Pyrrhin is the kobold leader the the airship village, a village of kobolds inhabiting a crashed airship.
Major Antagonists[edit | edit source]
The Sepexilium[edit | edit source]
More commonly known as just "The Seven," the Sepexilium are a cabal of mysterious entities inhabiting he wilds of Amusa able to wield near godlike power. They have operated in the background of major events within the wilds and have even reached out to mark those who travel to close to the edges of magic and madness.
Prince Ulftiir, the Rimelord[edit | edit source]
Prince Ulftiir is the Frost Giant ruler of the The Frostfell Empire. He is the half-giant, half-dragon son of the Ancient White Dragon Ysildra, the Mother in Ivory. He seeks to regain The Ring of Winter's Wrath and freeze the realm. After acquiring the ring, his attempt to stop a portal from opening above Amusa was stopped by the Tempest Brother's Expeditionary Company who stole back the ring and slew the giant prince.
"The Mindflayer"[edit | edit source]
A strange and mysterious being who experiments deep in the wilds. A strange dimensionally locked box was recovered from one of their labs. Its true plans remain unknown.
Kalzivach[edit | edit source]
Kalzivach is a Pit Fiend and servant of the Archdevil Mammon. Utilizing divine artifacts they have found a way to circumvent The Pact Primeval and operate without limits in Amusa. His goal is to find the legendary treasure of The Lost Hoard.
Minor Antagonists[edit | edit source]
Ysildra the Mother In Ivory[edit | edit source]
Ysildra was an Ancient White Dragon who had been trapped in The Plane of Ice during The Holy War. She would later make an alliance with The Frostfell Empire and have a son, Prince Ulftiir. When the Frostfell Empire attempted to freeze the realm using The Ring of Winter's Wrath, she was slain by a party of Tempest Brothers' expeditionaries.
Galidant, Exarch of Kavanmort[edit | edit source]
Galidant is a loyal servant of the Twin Dragon Kavanmort. After being freed by company members he has been working to regain power in Amusa. Part of this is infecting dinosaurs with his vampiric bite and sending them to attack towns and travelers.
Jack of Hearts[edit | edit source]
Jack of Hearts is a charismatic, mysterious, and debonaire adventurer out in the wilds of Amusa. He and those he travels with have clashed with members of the Tempest Brother's Expeditionary Company on occasion. After being revealed to actually be the noblewoman Jaqueline Hearthorne, she helped to stop her evil brother Alistair Hearthorne. She then formally disposed of her name and accepted the name Jack of Hearts. She would later travel to Eastern Amusa and become a Troverth Revolutionary.
Wren[edit | edit source]
Wren is a mysterious worm-based druid who serves The Lord of the Beneath. She was a former ally of both Jack of Hearts and the fey dragon Faerenia.
Lieutenant Azha[edit | edit source]
Lieutenant Azha is an infernal Fire Giant and is a Servant of the archdevil Mammon. She was sent to the material plane to stop the advance of The Frostfell Empire in Amusa. They are the right hand of the Pit Fiend Kalzivach.
Dorian Shroud[edit | edit source]
Dorian Shroud is a ghost and gentleman thief reanimated with infernal magic. In return for their unlife they have been tasked with recovering all the pieces of The Aestorian Codex
