Companies of the Realms

The following companies are well known throughout the Realms. Some have a very large presence and can be found in many locations. Others are local and have an intimate group of members.

## **Adventuring Companies**

### **Blue Wyvern Company**

* **Status:** Active
* **Crest:** Blue wyvern on a golden field
* **Patrons:** None
* **Members**
	+ Arlith, a halfling rogue
	+ Halamar, a wizard who specializes in fire spells
	+ Kurzen Brewhammer, a dwarf fighter
	+ Narm, a half-orc fighter and leader of the company

The Blue Wyverns operate mostly out of Raven's Bluff and around the Dragon Reach. They work as mercenaries and answer to a surly and blunt half-orc named Narm.

### **Companions of the Hall**

* **Status:** Inactive
* **Crest:** None
* **Patrons:** None
* **Members**
	+ Bruenor Battlehammer, a dwarven champion and the king of Gauntlgrym
	+ Cattie-brie, a resourceful fighter raised in Icewind Dale
	+ Drizzt Do'Urden, a drow ranger in exile from Menzoberranzan
	+ Regis Rumblebelly, a strange halfling with uncanny luck
	+ Wulgar son of Beornegar, a barbarian of the Elk Tribe

The Companions of the Hall, as they became known, were a band of adventurers who had their beginnings in the frigid and unforgiving reaches of Icewind Dale. They retook the dwarven kingdom of Mithral Hall from the clutches of the dragon Shimmergloom and later saw to its defense until it was able to rebuild. Most recently before its members retired, the Companions helped to reclaim the ancient ruins of Gauntlgrym for the Battlehammer Clan.

Company of Eight

Company of the Star

Emerald Brotherhood

### **Faramond Company**

* **Status:** Active
* **Crest:** TBD
* **Patrons:** Lord Emerick Faramond of Aion
* **Members**
	+ Blackfang, a gnoll rogue formerly under the thumb of Tyranthraxus
	+ Carovar Silvertongue, a half-bard bard and the illustrious author of the Travelogue
	+ Eilonwy Mirandyr, a princess of Suldanessellar and ranger of Rillifane Rallathil
	+ Emerick Faramond, a paladin of Tyr
	+ Fizzle Garnetgleam, a spriggan illusionist with a powerful efreeti servant
	+ Renfryd Faramond, a cleric of Lathander and former Zhentarim fanatic

Emerick Faramond and his company had their beginnings in the city of Myratma with a legendary evil called Tyranthraxus. The Faramond Company was able to free the city from the grip of darkness by defeating Tyranthraxus and closing the mystical Pool of Radiance that fed his power. Faramond Company was tasked by the Triad and the Dead Three with the divine duty of closing the remaining known pools of radiance to restore the mystical balance of the Weave.

### **Force Grey**

* **Status:** Reserve
* **Crest:** Grey hand on a black field
* **Patrons:** Khelben Blackstaff on behalf of the city of Waterdeep
* **Members**
	+ Carolyas Idogyr, a half-elf sorceress
	+ Harshnag the Grim, a frost giant
	+ Hrusse, a cleric from distant Unther
	+ Jardwim, a ranger of Mielikki
	+ Maliantor, a wizard and student of the Blackstaff
	+ Osco Salibuck, an unlucky halfling with a djinni companion

The adventuring band Force Grey, or the Grey Hands, is officially sanctioned by the city of Waterdeep. Its duty is to deal with threats to the city that the city guard, the watch, nor the griffon cavalry could handle without risking significant loss of life. Due to the immeasurable collateral damage that often follows Force Grey, it is only called upon in dire circumstances. The members of Force Grey report directly to the Blackstaff of Waterdeep, Khelben Arunsun, or his proxy, Vajra Safahr.

Halfling, Inc.

### **Knights of Myth Drannor**

* **Status:** Inactive/Honorary
* **Crest:** 3 silver crescents over an indigo flame on a black field
* **Patrons:** Mourngrym Amcathra, on behalf of the village of Shadowdale
* **Members**
	+ Dove Falconhand, a bard and member of the Harpers
	+ Doust Sulwood, a cleric of Tymora and former lord of Shadowdale
	+ Florin Falconhand, a ranger of Mielikki
	+ Mourngrym Amcathra, current lord of Shadowdale

The Knights of Myth Drannor were one of the most illustrious adventuring companies in the Realms. Over their time they have had many members and have helped to defend the Dalelands and Cormanthor from countless threats. While the company has officially disbanded to better serve the governing of the village of Shadowdale, the honorary title "Knight of Myth Drannor" can still be awarded for exemplary service to the Dalelands.

The Purple Flame

### **The Unlikely Alliance**

* **Status:** Active
* **Crest:** TBD
* **Patrons:** King Bruenor Battlehammer of Gauntlgrym, Dorbo and Senni Diggermattock of Blingdenstone
* **Members**
	+ Rystia Zav, a human rogue who worked undercover in the Underdark for the Harpers
	+ Deadeye Kurr, a gnoll ranger whose bloodthirsty nature was abolished by *faerzress*
	+ Zilch, a drow mage from Menzoberranzan with a penchant for kleptomania
	+ Sladis Vadir, a high elf druid and vermin lord who worked in Mantol-Derith

The Unlikely Alliance is a group of friends that initially met aiding the Underdark Expeditionary Force to combat the Rage of Demons. When the Expeditionary Force was recalled to Gauntlgrym after the defeat of the Demon Prince, Orcus, a few adventurers decided to continue to aid the five factions of the Sword Coast in the War of the Spider. Instead of retiring after the Silence of Lolth, they banded together and continue to defend the Underdark from all manner of threats. They use both Gauntlgrym and Blingdenstone as bases of operation.

Wavesilver Company

The Webweaver Pact

### **Black Eagle Coster**

* **Symbol:** Black eagle on a red field
* **Locations:** Ashabenford, Harrowdale, Hillsfar, Scardale.

Black Eagle Coster's headquarters is located on the eastern side of Ashabenford. They are known for local foodstuffs like grain, cheese, ale, and salted meats, which they sold throughout the areas around the Moonsea and the Dragon Reach. The company is named for its founder, an adventurer named Iletian Blackeagle.

Dragoneye Dealing Coster

Highmoon Trading Coster

### **Lionshield Coster**

* **Symbol:** Blue lion on a white field
* **Locations:** Phandalin, Yartar

Lionshield Coster is a prosperous company based out of the fortified city of Yartar, sanctioned and partially bankrolled by Waterbaron Nestra Ruthiol. They ship finished goods, such as armor and weaponry, to settlements throughout the Sword Coast.

### **Platinum Pillars Trading Company**

* **Symbol:**
* **Locations:** Suzail, Waterdeep

The Platinum Pillars Trading Company was founded in the midst of the Cormyrean Civil War of 1376 by Brother Ghostnock, Beryl Brandywine, and Brixi Smeltface. The company specializes in the import & export of luxury foodstuffs such as ale, wines, and other exotic items to burgeoning urban markets.

Red Shields

Seven Suns Trading Coster

Six Coffers Company

Surefeet Trademasters

Tathtard's Rose

Trueshield Trading Priakos