In Ravensrodd, most of the characters in the game are ones you invent yourself. You decide the name, the equipment they'll use, the types of skills you want them to have. But occasionally, your Company might include a Hired Sword or two...
Hired Swords are characters that already have a model, a stat line, skills and equipment. You simply pay the required fee to hire them, and they join your company. At least, until you stop paying...
The first two test sculpts I did for Ravensrodd have now been moulded, and I've cast them in pewter and painted them. And I've decided I'm going to make them the first Hired Swords.
Meet Rose Nightingale and Girvan...
Rose has led a difficult life; born in the Borders, she grew up fast amid the endless skirmishing and violence of the region. As she grew, she learned from the local Cunning Woman, who taught her herblore, and also introduced her to witchcraft. It wasn't long before she attracted the attention of the local priest, who was quite taken with her looks and her melodious voice, and suggested a private confession...
What happened next is unknown, but Rose left the village the very next day. The Hue and Cry followed shortly after...
She has so far only developed minor skills in Natural Magic; but has attracted a Familiar, in the shape of Girvan, who accompanies her, and helps her progress in knowledge. He also provides her with protection, in the form of a powerful curse...
Slightly interesting fact: I named Girvan after a Scottish town, where I saw this imp on the roof of an old building – and decided to sculpt him for Ravensrodd:
