History of the Red Ravens:
One of the few long-standing mercenary companies that operate in Cormyr, the Red
Ravens have a strength on paper of 110 swords, but can easily triple that number
with new hires if they get a sufficiently large contract. They have been kept on
retainer by the government of Cormyr with the stated purpose of cleaning out the
Stonelands to the north. They have been moderately successful in this goal, but
the Stonelands are still far from being a safe territory.
The Red Ravens are commanded by Rayanna the Rose, a veteran of the Horde
crusade. They are noted for their honesty and trustworthiness, as they do not
wish to jeopardize their royal charter. Most of their troops are armed with
studded leather and carry long swords. They charge 200 gold pieces per week for
the services of their 110-being unit. Their symbol is a red raven amulet.