Character
Chedwick the Hostler
Chedwick the Hostler is a freelancer who has only just become an adventurer: his long-held wish to set out on such a journey has finally come true, and this is his first day.1
Chedwick used to work as a hostler in Vansreik, and while at the stables he picked up a few fighting lessons from an elderly legionnaire. He carries a shortbow and a shortsword, and he has bought a treasure map from a street dealer. He has not yet decided where his limits lie.2
He is a smart man and a quick learner. Lacking formal training but aware of his weaknesses, he places himself as the last line of defence for spellcasters, preferring to fight from a distance and shooting at the nearest enemy.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 12, 43
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