![[VanorthPic.webp]] # Varnoth _Human Mercenary Captain | [[Stormwreck Isle|Dragon's Rest]] | [[Stormwreck Isle]]_ ## Summary A legendary mercenary who now protects the inhabitants of [[Stormwreck Isle|Dragon's Rest]]. She challenged [[Barlen]] to return [[Mumpo]]'s coin after the dwarf won it in an arm wrestling contest, showing her protective nature toward the monastery's kobolds. A woman seeking redemption for past atrocities. %% ## Now Last known guarding the kobolds of [[Stormwreck Isle|Dragon's Rest]], still seeking redemption for the massacre in her past. ## Appearance Dark skin, a weathered face with hard eyes, close-cropped gray hair, and muscled arms crossed with old scars. Simple monk's clothing that doesn't quite hide her warrior's bearing; stands at parade rest out of habit, positioning herself between kobolds and visitors. ## Personality Protective, guilt-ridden, quietly seeking redemption. Keeps her old captain's sword under her mattress. Still has nightmares about the village massacre. ## Quote _"The strong have a duty to protect the weak. I learned that too late, but I'll not forget it again."_ ## Connections **[[Barlen]]** — challenged him to return [[Mumpo]]'s coin. **[[Runara]]** — connection at [[Stormwreck Isle|Dragon's Rest]]. ## Background **The Massacre:** Once commanded a successful mercenary company. Took a contract from Lord Aldric Vestman to destroy a village allegedly harboring rebels. Only after her soldiers killed everyone did she discover it was a peaceful farming community that refused to sell their land. The sight of dead children clutching toy swords broke her. **Redemption:** She disbanded her company, distributed their blood money to survivors' relatives, and sought redemption at [[Stormwreck Isle|Dragon's Rest]]. ## Stats **Base:** Veteran (MM p.350), modified. - Action Surge 1/short rest. %%