Brian

Character Overview

Race: Humanoid Role: Highwayman Affiliation: Bandits Location: Bandit Clearing (Avalon Woods) Status: Deceased

Brian was a member of a small bandit raiding party operating in the woods north of Avalon. He is primarily remembered for his brief encounter with the party and a vital sighting he made prior to his death.

Biography & Personality

Brian was a highwayman encountered by the party on the road to Frostpeak Pass. He served in a four-man crew led by an experienced bandit captain that targeted merchants traveling to the capital for seasonal celebrations. During an ambush in a forest clearing, Brian was the first of the bandits to be killed, decapitated by a single, rage-fueled blow from Lavender’s claymore.

Though his role was short-lived, Brian provided the party with one of their most critical early leads. During a subsequent interrogation, his surviving comrade Dave revealed that Brian had witnessed “something strange” earlier that day - a large, squawking, flying creature heading north. This sighting confirmed the flight path of the griffin carrying the kidnapped Lady Bromelia, allowing the party to track her into the northern mountains.

Key Relationships

• Lavender: His executioner, who ended his life during the ambush in the forest clearing.
• Dave: A fellow bandit and survivor who relayed Brian’s sighting of the griffin to the party.
• Bandit Captain: Brian’s commanding officer during the highway robbery attempt.

Notable Equipment

• Bandit Gear: Like his comrades, Brian was equipped with standard highwayman weaponry, including a scimitar and a light crossbow.