Iron Fang Company

The Iron Fang Company is a formidable and hard-hitting guild that thrives on taking high-risk contracts, often those too dangerous or brutal for other guilds to handle. They are feared across the realms for their ruthlessness and a distinct lack of concern for collateral damage—whether it be people, property, or alliances.

Leadership and Key Figures

• Captain Varick “The Red Blade”: A half-orc with a reputation for fearlessness and an insatiable thirst for battle, Varick leads the Iron Fang Company with a fierce, uncompromising attitude. Known for his blood-red armor and dual axes, Varick is often found in the thick of combat, rallying his troops with bold, fiery speeches. He values loyalty within his ranks but has little interest in extending alliances beyond the Iron Fang.
• Reeva “The Scourge”: A skilled strategist and Varick's second-in-command, Reeva is a half-elf warrior known for her knack for ambush tactics and hit-and-run maneuvers. She plans the company’s brutal raids and has a reputation for her fiery temper and dedication to finishing jobs no matter the cost.
• Bork “The Beastmaster”: A goblin beast-handler who uses a variety of trained animals, from massive war hounds to explosive-carrying birds. Bork’s creatures act as scouts and guerrilla fighters, spreading panic among the enemy ranks. His beasts often add to the Iron Fang’s fearsome image on the battlefield.

Specialties and Tactics

• High-Risk Raids and Sieges: The Iron Fang Company often takes jobs that others refuse due to the danger involved. They are specialists in hit-and-run raids, devastating sieges, and close-quarters combat. They’re also known for their aggressive storming tactics, overwhelming defenses with sheer brutality.
• Scorched-Earth Warfare: Their preferred strategy is to leave a lasting impression through scorched-earth tactics. The Iron Fang Company is not afraid to burn villages, destroy supplies, or leave a trail of ruin if it will weaken the enemy.
• Psychological Warfare: The Iron Fang Company is adept at sowing terror among their foes. They often deploy Bork's animals to wreak havoc before main assaults, releasing creatures that attack messengers or carry sabotage supplies to enemy camps.

Reputation and Clientele

• Feared but Distrusted: Most towns and villages see the Iron Fang Company as a last-resort hire. While undeniably effective, their destructive methods mean that clients often risk losing more than just their enemies. However, those who truly need a mission completed and don’t mind the cost hire them for their ruthless efficiency.
• Frequent Clients: Those who seek to break sieges, destroy fortified positions, or undermine established powers are the Iron Fang’s primary clients. They are often hired by warlords, desperate nobles, or even other mercenary companies looking to outsource their bloodiest work.

Internal Culture and Morale

• A Brotherhood of Survivors: The Iron Fang Company’s members are survivors, many of whom had rough pasts and few prospects outside the guild. They value toughness, grit, and loyalty to the company above all else. While Varick keeps them in line, he also fosters a culture where members earn respect through deeds and endurance.
• Loose Code of Honor: Despite their chaotic style, the Iron Fang Company has a rough code of honor. They may be brutal to enemies, but they’re loyal to their own. Betrayal within their ranks is punished harshly, and they maintain a “no retreat, no surrender” attitude in battle.

Armaments and Appearance

• Intimidating Armor and Weaponry: Members of the Iron Fang Company prefer dark armor with jagged metal spikes, often adorned with bone trophies or teeth from defeated foes. Their standard weaponry includes large axes, spiked maces, and flails—anything that emphasizes their brutal, up-close combat style.
• War Banners and Symbols: Their crest is a snarling wolf’s head surrounded by iron spikes, a fitting representation of their fierce, predatory nature. They often plant blood-red banners on the sites of their most victorious battles, marking their territory and instilling fear among locals.

The Iron Fang Company may lack the polish and honor of other guilds, but their ferocity and commitment to total victory have made them a force to be reckoned with. Where others falter, the Iron Fang surges forward, leaving no doubts about their capacity to carry out even the deadliest of missions.