76D01 Caravan Guard

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, Mareks family are silent partners in a large number of mercantile operations, including many caravans. At his fathers 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 mothers clan
name. The caravan organizers are well aware of who he
is and that he is acting as his fathers 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.
HOOKS
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. Mareks 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.
GM NOTES
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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
Special GM Comments:
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Author:
John S. Daniel II
Artist:
Richard Luschek
Art Sponsor:
Patrick Nilsson
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The Investigators. Marek suspects that one of the

Caravan Guard Born 12 Peonu 695 (Aralius)

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2006, N. Robin Crossby & Columbia Games Inc.

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