CARAVAN GUARD 76-D-01 MAREK OF KAIL Caravan Guard Marek of Kail is the acknowledged bastard child of a wealthy urban noble and his pretty young cook. It is uncertain if Marek was sired by the lord himself, or his then teenaged son, as they were both having relations with the cook at the time. The nobleman told his wife that he was acknowledging the child as his grandson, as he believed his wife did not know about his affair with the cook. Regardless of his actual parentage, Marek grew up in a privileged fashion. Trained to be a soldier, he might have even been a candidate for knighthood if not for his allergy to horses. Being too close to them for too long makes him sneeze and develop a runny nose. Although he can ride, he almost never does. In addition to their urban land holdings, Marek’s family are silent partners in a large number of mercantile operations, including many caravans. At his father’s urging, Marek works as a guard on caravans funded by his family. He ensures their investments are well protected and properly accounted for. To disguise the ties between he and his father to outsiders, Marek uses his mother’s clan name. The caravan organizers are well aware of who he is and that he is acting as his father’s observer and agent. Marek has participated in three caravans so far. His father has already noticed an increase in profits. Marek is earning a reputation as a tough, but fairminded man with some good connections. Some of the regular freelance guards have begun to defer to his lead and orders during the caravan journeys. Marek has spoken to his father about forming his own company of caravan guards, with his family as the financial backing. His father is considering this, but for political reasons would like his involvement to remain behind the scenes.
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The Investigators. Marek suspects that one of the caravan masters is smuggling. He hires the PCs to investigate some of the deliveries while he keeps an eye on the mercantyler himself. Recruits. The caravan was attacked, and many guards were killed. The caravan master believes that enough guards remain for the rest of the journey. Marek disagrees. He seeks to hire the PCs as guards. He promises his father will pay them at their next destination. Politics. Marek’s father is not without political enemies. They fear his growing financial power and decide to send him a message. The PCs are hired through intermediaries to kill Marek and deliver his head to his father. The other caravan guards will help protect him. If they succeed, it will earn them an implacable enemy for life. © 2006, N. Robin Crossby & Columbia Games Inc.
MAREK OF KAIL
Caravan Guard – Born 12 Peonu 695 (Aralius) Str 13 Sta 14 Dex 10
Agl 15 Eye 10 Hrg 13
Sml 15 Voi 12 Int 13
Wil 17 Aur 09 Mor 14
Cml 09 End 15 Mov 12
Physical Skills: Climbing 60, Condition 86, Jumping 58, Stealth 60, Swimming 14, Throwing 44, Riding 45. Communication Skills: Awareness 65, Intrigue 65, Oratory 22, Rhetoric 42, Singing 36; Languages: Harnic 80; Scripts: Lakise 84. Religion: Ritual: Larani 12/ Peoni 10; Piety: 15/10 Combat Skills: Initiative 96, Unarmed 52, Dodge 75, Sword (broad) 70, Spear 80, Dagger 60, Shield (kite) 76. Craft Skills: Animalcraft (Horses) 16, Foraging 75, Heraldry 56, Physician 42, Survival 52, Weaponcraft 33, Weatherlore 26. Armour / Weapons: Leather knee boots, cloth leggings, tunic, hood, and surcoat. Quilt gambeson, plate half helm. Spear, dagger, broadsword and kite shield.
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FRIENDS, FOES & FOLLOWERS GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Species: Sex: Apparent Age: Culture: Social Class:
Marek of Kail Human Male Mid twenties Feudal Freeman
Height:
6 ft
Frame:
Medium
Weight:
170 lbs
Appearance:
Average
Hair Colour:
Black
Eye Colour:
Blue
Voice: Obvious Medical Traits: Apparent Occupation: Apparent Wealth: Weapons: Armour:
Companions: Other obvious features:
Average None Mercenary Moderate Spear, broadsword Quilt gambeson, kite shield, plate half helm Other mercenaries None
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Author: John S. Daniel II Artist: Richard Luschek Art Sponsor: Patrick Nilsson
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