Crimson Guard
The Crimson Guard: a famous mercenary company commanded by a
deposed prince (GotM, Glossary)
A mercenary company under the command of Prince Kazz D'Avore
Sigil
Crimson Guard
silver dragon on a crimson field
"The Crimson Guard... The mercenary company sworn to destroy the Empire. The force that handed Malaz its first major defeat by repulsing the invasion of Stratem, and which now opposed the Empire on four continents." (Temper) (NOK, PSP HC, pg. 22)
Gaurdroom speculation and a braggarts tale
"...Halfdan jogged past. I knew him by his size--half indeed!" ... "Once served under Skinner, they say," (NOK, PSP hc pg. 23)
"...His surcoat shone in the flames like fresh blood. Lazar it was, with his visored helm and black shield" (NOK, PSP HC, pg. 23)
"...Dassem had clashed with them for decades--and that alone was enough to give anyone pause regarding their prowess. It was said the Avowed were unstoppable, but Dassem had slain every one who had challenged him: Shirdar, Keal, Bartok. Only Skinner, they say, had come away alive from their clash." (Temper) (NOK, PSP HC, pg. 24)
Known Members
Prince K’azz D’Avore, Commander of the Crimson Guard
Jorrick Sharplance, a Crimson Guard officer
Cowl, a High Mage in the Crimson Guard
Fingers, Sixth Blade of the Crimson Guard
Cal-Brinn, Commander (of the Fourth Company?), Crimson Guard
Corlo, High Mage, Second Blade, Fourth Company, Crimson Guard
Halfpeck, Second Blade, Fourth Company, Crimson Guard
Avowed
Iron Bars speculates that 'a few hundred' Avowed remain among the Crimson Guard (MT, UK Trade, p.634)
'With the lone exception of Prince K’azz D’Avore’s Company of the Avowed, mercenaries were less than worthless as far as the captain (Ganoes Paran) was concerned.' (MoI, UK Trade, p.493)
Corporal Blues, Sixth Blade of the Crimson Guard
Iron Bars, Second Blade, Fourth Company, Crimson Guard.
Jup Alat, Fourth Company, Crimson Guard
Black the Elder
Skinner
Poll, Fourth Company, Crimson Guard
Halfdan
Shirdar, reportedly slain by Dassem Ultor
Keal, reportedly slain by Dassem Ultor
Bartok, reportedly slain by Dassem Ultor