Rogue Dragons

Callan, Illusia Willowmist,
and Aurella

written by Paul Lucas
artwork by Cris Dornaus


Callan

Rank: Second Lieutenant (sub-commander)
Primary Skills: Fighting, Leadership, Riding, Dream Magic
Secondary Skills: Archery, Icy Glares

Callan is a powerfully built woman with black eyes that match her basalt-colored hair. She often affects a cold, "strictly-business" demeanor, and never speaks unless absolutely necessary. Callan does not keep many close friends within the company, and in confidence would be just as happy alone.

She is a member of a small mystical sect of warriors who call enter the dreams of others. This gift is limited and has no effect on the physical world, but has proven useful as a way to gather intelligence. Callan has an affinity and almost macabre fascination with those Dragons whose dreams are plagued by images of their sorted pasts and martial presents. To date, she has been unable to enter Condar's mind...

Illusia Willowmist

Rank: Second Lieutenant and Company Wizard
Primary Skills: Magic, Folklore, Etiquette
Secondary Skills: Fighting, Riding, Flirting

Illusia is short and plump, with a round mousy face and a refined lilt to her voice. She joined the Dragons to rebel against her conservative mother, and found their rough and harrowing lifestyle to her liking. Despite her girth, Illusia is very popular with men, and never lacks for suitors (though she never dates within the company). Within a week of making camp in any civilized area she will have up to a halfdozen local admirers. She swears this has nothing to do with her magical talents.

Oftentimes, Illusia's encounters and relationships appear as if they transcend the physical. Little is known about her past by members of the group, but she did spend some years within polite society, and many of her suitors come from higher stock.

Illusia is a moderate (mid-level) wielder of magic. She is not a master, but is far from being a novice. She is also the only member of the company with any real experience in the noble arena. Rhiannon typically brings her along to any courtly functions she is required to attend...

Aurella

Rank: Foot Soldier
Primary Skills: Melee Combat, Riding
Secondary Skills: Archery, Tomboy Quirks

Aurella is only eighteen, a scrawny and plain ingenue with short, rust-colored hair and a heavily freckled complexion. She is spunky and headstrong, and the only female nonofficer in the company.

Less than a year ago, she was rescued from a cruel, abusive uncle by Condar and was taken in by the company. Raised communally by the soldiers, it seemed only natural for her to join their ranks when she came of age. Many of the older recruits and officers are very protective of her, and more than one prospective suitor has been scared away by their friendly jibing:

    "Tell you what, son, if you can catch this arrow I'm aiming at your nostril, we'll let you talk to her. Deal?"

Comparatively, most of the Dragons are quite supportive of Ghalon's relationship with her. The fact that it has been drawn out as long as it has without dwindling or being fulfilled has provided them a wellspring of melodrama in their vacuous existence. Almost all hope for a happy ending to the tale, but are entertained by its continued suspense...


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