Pretty Face Randor
Randor, called Pretty Face, is a bard and swordsman of the Brine Blades and the closest friend of Isabeau Blackthorn. He is described as a gang member, charming and adaptable; settling into new surroundings and making friends have always come easily to him.1
The Hanged Devils
When Randor joined the Hanged Devils with Isabeau, the gang saw his talent for deceit and placed the boy under the tutelage of an old bard, from whom he learned bardic magic. He and Isabeau worked together for most of their time in the gang.1
When Isabeau abandoned the Devils, Randor did not follow her. He thought her choice reckless and weak, and his stance put a great distance between the two. Without her, life in the gang grew dull, and in the end Randor too left the gangs, hoping to join the Brine Blades.1
The Brine Blades
His old friend rejected his request to join. Magnus and Marisela, however, decided to give the charming man another chance to win back his best friend's trust and companionship.1
He favours infiltration, spying and the killing of imperial nobles, and he is skilled at dealmaking, interrogation and deception. He can be found in coastal cities, in Tide Breaker Bay and at the Mermaid Inn, an inn in Neptun.1
In battle
Contrary to what many expect of him, Randor is a highly skilled swordsman. In social encounters, before things go wrong, he acts hesitant, even afraid to fight; once the fight begins he drops the act and dives into the heat of battle. He is calculating and especially enjoys cutting down enemies who fight with ranged weapons, and with a ranger or rogue beside him he works to give his companion openings for deadly blows. Besides his swords and inspiring melodies, he uses powerful charms and illusions to misdirect his enemies.1
Notes
- ↑BookMercenary Compendium, p. 116
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 116
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