Alma Wurfel

The Dawn Road was still muddy in the spring, and the horse, a robust chestnut mare half-clad in chain barding, was caked with to the withers as it rode into Drellin's Ferry from the east. Although the woman looked nothing like a knight, a lance was strapped behind her on the saddle, poking up into the air. The rider was a small woman of milddle years, dressed in worn and sensible travelers clothes of a subdued grey. Only her dark skin and extravagant plaited hair, pulled back into an enormous tail in back, suggested any exoticism to her at all. It was as if a baker had borrowed a lord's horse.

Horse and rider moved into the town without fanfare or, to be honest, much interest. She stopped at a farmer's roadside stand to haggle for a large loaf of bread and some dried sausages. They passed by the now-closed market stalls, and the woman made a mental note to return to shop the next morning. Instinct and travel through dozens of such towns lead her inevitably to the Green Apple Inn, placed close but not too close to the water, and doubtless a spot where all who cross the river pause for refreshment before or after. As she now did.

Tossing the stable boy a copper, the woman saw to the stabling of her horse herself, moving with efficiency and affection, working in total silence. After leaning her face against the horse's neck for a moment, she made her way inside. Seeking out a small table to herself, she took off her travel cloak, revealing more muted clothing, the only unusual piece being a black leather collar around her neck, with a silver pendant dangling. Shesurv wearily ordered a beer and some of the ubiquitous stew, and then surveyed the room. She was looking for a local who might know something about Vraath Keep. Someone who would know more than tall tales and outright lies...

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Alma Werfel
Female Neutral Human Ranger 6 || Wizard 5 / Mindbender 1, Level 6, Init 1, HP 36/36, Speed 40'
AC 15, Touch 11, Flat-footed 14, Fort 7, Ref 7, Will 8, Base Attack Bonus 6
Riding Dog Form Bite +8 (1d6+2, x2)
Darkwood MW Lance +5 (1d8-2, x3)
Mage Armour (+4 Armor, +1 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 22, Wis 14, Cha 14
Condition None