Retainers
Retainers are characters that the party can hire, ally with, or encounter in the world. They are generally categorized into three types:
- Hirelings: Everyday people (usually level 0) hired for practical tasks. They carry torches, manage pack animals, or haul treasure. They avoid danger, do not fight, and expect a daily wage.
- Henchmen: Capable adventurers with their own classes and levels. They fight alongside the party, share the risks, and expect a cut of the treasure (usually a half-share) and XP. They will not serve someone of a lower level than themselves.
- NPCs: General non-player characters in the world, such as merchants, nobles, quest givers, or townsfolk.
A retainer's Role further specifies their distinct job or function in the party (e.g., Torch-bearer, Porter, Mercenary, Guide).
| ID | Name | Type | Ancestry | Role | Level | Alignment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|