Ember Hillbelly
Ember Hillbelly is a cleric of the Grimbolt Cripplers and the twin sister of Moss Hillbelly. The two were born into the company, and their green and red beards are said to reflect, respectively, Moss's bond with nature and Ember's fiery spirit.1
The twins
While Moss grew up a quiet druid who prefers plants and animals to crowds, Ember thrives in company. Her fiery personality and quick wit light up any room she enters, and as a cleric of great devotion her faith shows in her words and deeds. Her healing and divine connections have guided the group through many dangerous encounters, and her enthusiastic, talkative nature lightens tense moments, endearing her to her comrades and making her an irreplaceable member of the Cripplers.2
The bond between the siblings is unbreakable. They argue and squabble often, but their love for each other is plain to all, and each supports the other where the other falls short. In battle they anticipate one another's moves with a harmony that astonishes even the guild's most seasoned warriors.2
Legacy of the Cripplers
The twins' parents, respected members of the Grimbolt Cripplers themselves, raised them on tales of valour, honour and the pursuit of redemption, and gave them a strong sense of loyalty and pride in their guild. Moss and Ember took up the Cripplers' legacy and dedicated their lives to the guild's mission: finding the Lost Axe of Glodein and reclaiming their honour as warriors. Now in their sixth decade, they are seasoned adventurers who have earned the respect and admiration of their guildmates.2
In battle
Before a fight the twins carefully plan their approach, identifying threats and choosing their targets. They exploit their enemies' weaknesses, with Moss controlling the field to drive foes into Ember's line of sight, from where she heals and protects. Their sibling rivalry sometimes spills over into battle, each trying to outdo the other and prove themselves to their comrades. Ember's healing is especially potent, above all when she tends her brother, and Moss in turn bends the course of his own spells so that they never harm her.3
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 11-12, 52-54, 53-54
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Mercenary Compendium (Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 52. Art by the Bad Badger Games team.
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