Dragon Magazine #246

by Christopher Perkins illustrated by Jim Crabtree ADVENTURING IS A DANGEROUS PROFESSION. For this 3. Odano Fiora (F4/h/m): AL NG; AC 3 (plate mail); MV 12; reason, it pays to have a few good henchmen to help with hp 33 THAC0 17 (base); #AT 2; Dmg by weapon type; SA the gruntwork, stave the threat of a monster or two, and two-weapon specialization; S 17 (+1/+1), D 13, C 15, I 13, W generally beef up an underwhelming band of adventurers. 11, Ch 15; ML 13; plate mail, broad sword, short sword, dag- The following list provides a broad range of henchmen cov- ger. NWPs: animal handling (10), cooking (13), etiquette (15) ering all four classes. These henchmen make excellent car- mountaineering (n/a), navigation (11), weaponsmithing (10). avan guards, pirates, ruffians, and even tax collectors. All of Odano has a terrible fear of spiders. When confronted by an them are meant for characters of good or neutral align- arachnid of larger-than-normal size, his morale drops to 7. ment, although you may adjust the henchmen’s alignments and alter their personalities to suit your own campaign. 4. Elias Roake (F1/h/m): AL LG; AC 9 (Dexterity); MV 12; Avoid handing players the henchman’s statistics, equip- hp 9; THAC0 20 (base); #AT 3/2; Dmg by weapon type; SA ment lists, and personality traits. A henchman’s skills and weapon specialization (long sword); S 15, D 15, C 14, I 11, W personality might not come to light immediately. There are 8, Ch 11; ML 12; long sword -1, short bow, dagger. NWPs: a few evil NPCs nestled in the list, but their natures might not bowyer/fletcher (14), cobbling (15), riding—land-based (11), be obvious; their true modus operandi could remain hidden rope use (15), swimming (15). for a long time; greed, avarice, and treachery rear their ugly Elias purchased a cursed sword from a shady merchant heads at the most inopportune moments, perhaps as the However, he has no idea that the weapon, although impressive PCs are snuggling into their bedrolls for the night or prepar- to behold, is maligned ing to divvy up the spoils of their recent success! 5. Yendeth Hlastan (F1/h/m): AL NG; AC 9 (leather 1. Phaelam Naebryl (F4/h/m): AL NG; AC 4 (chain mail, jerkin); MV 12; hp 7; THAC0 20 (base); #AT 1; Dmg by shield); MV 12; hp 31; THAC0 17 (base); #AT 1 or 3/2; Dmg weapon type; SA weapon specialization (broad sword); S 15, by weapon type; SA weapon specialization (cutlass); S 16 D 15, C 12, I 7, W 9, Ch 10; ML 14; leather jerkin (AC 9), (+0/+1), D 12, C 12, I 10, W 9, Ch 15; ML 14; chain mail, shield, broad sword, short sword. NWPs: rope use (15), seamanship cutlass +1, light crossbow. NWPs: blind-fighting (n/a), carpen- (16), swimming (15), weather sense (8). try (16), gaming (15), seamanship (13), weather sense (8). Yendeth is a daring swashbuckler more comfortable aboard Phaelam has one overwhelming preoccupation: himself. He ship the astride a horse. likes to admire his own reflection in the blade of his magical cutlass. 6. Haruna (F1/giff/f): AL CG; AC 6 (natural AC); MV 12; hp 2. Hrogar Dhur (F4/h/m): AL LG; AC 4 (banded mail); MV 13; THAC0 20 (base); #AT 2 or 1; Dmg 1d2+5/1d2+5 (fists), 12; hp 37; THAC0 17 (base); #AT 1; Dmg by weapon type; SA 2d6 (head butt) or by weapon type; MR 10%; S 18/96 two-handed specialization; S 18/34 (+1/+3), D 9, C 16, I 9, W (+2/+5), D 12, C 15, I 12, W 10, Ch 9; ML 16; footman’s mace, 10, Ch 11; ML 15; banded mail, bastard sword, short bow, two heavy crossbows. NWPs: animal lore (12) direction dagger. NWPs: blacksmithing (18) direction sense (11), hunt- (15), rope use (12), swimming (18). ing (9), riding—land-based (13), running (10), swimming (18). Haruna likes to to kick down doors and fire both her crossbows Hrogar relishes any chance to go swimming—wheather he's simutaneously, perforating anything that moves. She fires first near a brook, a pond, or a city fountain. He has asks questions later. poor manners and even less civility. 44 APRIL 1998 Henchman Roster 18 Yissith S’catha F3 * 60 Alikus Ezanthir w3 h 19 Elask Shambryn F2 he 61 Dreen Pointy-ears w3 * If a player declares that he is 20 Mohjar F3 ho 62 Farene Raevenmoon W4 searching for henchmen of a particu- 21 Turekpa F3 ho 63 Lothius Arlymbar w4 h 22 Vhas Stojan F3 * 64 Jaedar Orymbade w3 h lar class, you may select candidates 23 Aunlaur Elgaroun F2 h 65 Shyleen Selfaril w2 he at random from the list below. Some 24 Filfaeril Morningcloud F3 elf 66 Calamaigne Alshar h 25 Dorgan lrongut F3 * 67 Miroun Rulthan W4 of the demihuman henchman are 26 Ghallas Redmane F2 h 68 Tiara Elleander w3 he multi-classed, appearing more than 27 Azblan Lazalar F2 d 69 Rhant Aelan w2 h F2 once in the list: 28 lregor Ironshard d 70 Azure Jhessail w2 h 29 Tullimok Whimwhistle F3 gn 71 Kilipik Dwindledweomer W1 30 Helgar Dragonmarch F6 h 72 Thaun Argul w2 h Fighter: #1-33, 36-39, 57, 75, 31 Shanseera Havenstar F2 h 73 Traemor Xultroun W1 h 32 Gelemmor Jandather F2 h 74 Aerween Shanalon W1 he 93-94 33 Thultryl Talagul F2 h 75 Gharr Lharaethe W2/F2 he Ranger: #34-35 34 Elwen Greenspear R2 h 76 Dhauna Sanshoon W6 35 Queltar Treewarden R3 h 77 Phaela Zanth W1 h Thief: #36-58,95 36 Filani Sharpsword F1/T1 he 78 Ulrym the Shady W2 Wizard: #54-78 37 Maegor Stormbane F2/T2 d 79 Xuldra Kasaltarr P2 h 38 Pontifar Fiveknives F3/T4 ha 80 Skobral Saerlask P2 h Cleric: #79-95 39 Tareel lsunduth F2/T2 he 81 Ceremon Truthspeaker P4 h Bard: #96-101 40 Ambar Silvershield T2 d 82 Glaeve Rhostarr h 41 Nagath Crabfoot T2 * 83 Brella Mirinthas P2 he Name Class/Level Race 42 Barados Ellitoth T2 h 84 Brynn Lengareth P3 h 1 Phaelam Naebryl F4 h 43 Vaelar Windleaf T2 elf 85 Jiri Willowtree P2 ha 2 Hrogar Dhur F4 h 44 Khelbor Thistlepatch T1 ha 86 Laethor Maun P3 ho 3 Odano Fiora F4 45 Pellas Uruthcart T1 h 87 Varagon Sunbright P3 h 4 Elias Roake F1 h 46 Rallana Leatherstraps T3 ha 88 Theleska Ceryl P2 h 5 Yendeth Hlastan F1 h 47 Wenda Starlight T3 h 89 Astor Elaazrin P1 6 Haruna F1 48 Aurin Darkhammer T2 d 90 lrzoul Agatehammer P1 d 7 Kress Lyntalin h 49 Yhestin Rugarra T1 h 91 Variel Amatarr P1 h 8 Zarad AI’Fanahk F3 50 Medrik Nestus T2 h 92 Draegon Blaskarp F3/P2 d 9 Shaundrim Aleen F1 h 51 Spyndle Weathervane T2 gn 93 Keldor Farazyl F2/P2 d 10 Maeve lmmerlee F4 he 52 Dhelt Narhoun T2 h 94 Waunthuar Jlendeth F1/P1 he 11 Zendor Starmantle F4 d 53 Arnas Kelstryn T1 d 95 Kieran Snuffpot T2/P1 gn 12 Skyla Ruingard F3 54 Glynn Shimmerstar T1/W1 elf 96 Diajani lnnabryl B2 he 13 Randolf Massellan h 55 Pristrin Ruddersputter W2/T2 gn 97 Allustrus Melindor B1 h 14 Duatha Noslach F3 h 56 Ayarlin Luassath T2/W2 he 98 Seren Loreweaver 15 Dawn Yhanarr F3 57 Lareth Scatterstar F1/T1/W1 elf 99 Thomas o’ Shaelee B1 h 16 Joar Danthoul F2 he 58 Jennys Silversword T3/W2 he 100 Madeleine von Essell B3 h 17 Skeldar Ormspar F3 h 59 Tlemkat Loremantle W2 he 101 Launir Nethandar B1 he 7. Kress Lyntalin (F4/h/f): AL LG; AC THAC0 20 (base); #AT 1; Dmg by 15, C 15, I 9, W 12, Ch 11; ML 15; splint 5 (studded leather, Dexterity); MV 12; weapon type; S 16 (+0/+l), D 9, C 16, I mail, battle axe, dagger. NWPs: black- hp 28; THAC0 17 (base); #AT 2; Dmg 12, W 8, Ch 10; ML 12; leather armor, smithing (17), brewing (9), fire-building by weapon type; SA two-weapon spe- broad sword, heavy crossbow, dagger. (11), heraldry (9), mountaineering cialization; S 15, D 16, C 11, I 11, W 8, NWPs: blind-fighting (n/a), carpentry (n/a), set snares (14), singing (11). Ch 15; ML 12; studded leather armor, (16), leatherworking (12), running (10), Zendor is a gentle dwarf by nature, rapier, short sword, light crossbow, swimming (16). fond of children and good wine. By con- dagger. NWPs: blind-fighting (n/a), Shaundrim believes all halflings are trast, he's quick to anger and easily stirred brewing (11), dancing (16), riding-land- thieves and all gnomes are illusionists. He into conflict. based (11), seamstress/tailor (16). trusts neither thieves nor illusionists, hav- Growing up with six brothers has ing played the victim too often. 12. Skyla Ruingard (F3/d/f): AL LG afforded Kress a rough-and-tumble exte- AC 7 (ring mail); MV 6; hp 31; THAC0 rior. Her jibes are matched by a profound 10. Maeve Immerlee (F4/he/f): AL 17 (base); #AT 1; Dmg by weapon lack of restraint. CG; AC 4 (chain mail, shield); MV 12; type; SA wrestling specialization; SD hp 26; THAC0 17 (base); #AT 3/2; Dmg +4 to saves vs. poison and magic; S 18 8. Zarad Al’Farzahk (F3/h/m): AL by weapon type; SA two-weapon spe (+1/+2), D 12, C 15, I 12, W 13, Ch 15; LG; AC 5 (chain mail); MV 12; hp 22; cialization; SD 30% resistant to charm; ML 14; ring mail, battle axe, hand axe, THAC0 18 (base); #AT 2; Dmg by S 16 (+0/+1), D 13, C 15, I 12, W 14, Ch short bow.

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