![[VanorthPic.png]] # Varnoth Wender _Human Mercenary Captain | [[Dragon's Rest]] | [[Stormwreck Isle]]_ ## Summary A legendary mercenary who now protects the inhabitants of [[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. %% ## At a Glance Dark skin, weathered face with hard eyes, close-cropped gray hair. 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, unconsciously 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."_ ## Background 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 the truth—it was merely a peaceful farming community that refused to sell their land. The sight of dead children clutching toy swords broke her. She disbanded her company, distributed their blood money to survivors' relatives, and sought redemption at [[Dragon's Rest]]. ## Stats **Veteran** (MM 350) with Action Surge 1/short rest. %%