The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad
An adventuring party at one time in search of The Lost Minuet of Forester and Marsh, an ancient composition said to grant whoever gathers each part and play the piece the favor of a djinn prince and a single wish spell. Originally formed in Neverwinter at the behest of Shemeshka the Marauder, The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad's makeup has changed several times across the courses of their adventures as has their primary focuses, which has shifted to include: recovering a necromantic tome in Fireshear, seeking out and destroying The Ring of Winter, rescuing kidnapped party members, destroying the rebuilt Soulmonger, and preventing The Blood War from spreading to The Sword Coast.
MEMBERS
Dharmir Schroeder.
One of the founding members of The Lost Minuet Recovery Crew. A winged tiefling bard who struggles to reconcile his fiendish paternal heritage and internalized inferiority with a desire to create good in the world. Dharmir carries the heart of the party, remaining a consistent member for the entirety of its travels. He learned his craft from his mother, Aridani Schroeder, and joined the party in hopes of finding the means by which to lift her out of poverty. Wielding Foxtail, a magical rapier commissioned by Shemeshka herself, Dharmir makes for a deft and deadly opponent in close combat, utilizing techniques of the College of Swords.
Rafi Soledo.
One of the founding members of The Lost Minuet Recovery Crew. A half-elf bard always looking to subvert or defy authority, Rafi's schemes have earned the party equal measures of fame and infamy. His only absence came upon being captured by Archlich Vladek of The Children of Glory in order to rebuild The Soulmonger. Rafi was born the son of a moderately famous duo of heroic bards--Fado and Mila Soledo. While he possesses exceptional musical talent, he is completely incapable of casting magic unassisted. In secret, he bargained with Tiandra, The Summer Queen, for magical power in exchange for his loyal service to the archfey. With Concordia, the magical lute gifted to him, Rafi seeks to foil the plans of a laundry list of powerful entities and prove himself worthy of his family's legacy.
Rosalie Redfinger.
One of the founding members of The Lost Minuet Recovery Crew. A half-elf rogue infamous in her home of Neverwinter for numerous instances of petty theft and vandalism, Rosalie's brashness has been the bane of both herself and her foes. Prior to her adventures, Rosalie's younger brother, Jareth, was kidnapped by a necromantic cult known as The Children of Glory. Rosalie entered a bargain with its leader, Archlich Vladek, in order to secure her brother's safety and had her soul sealed within an enchanted pocket watch. After completing her assigned task in Fireshear, Rosalie left the party to visit her brother for the first time since their separation. She returned to the party after losing an eye in a disagreement with her brother and chose to assist the party in rescuing Rafi and defeating a mad scientist in Chult, before going back to Neverwinter. Upon hearing of the party's plans to venture into the demon-infested Galanodel Mansion, Rosalie eargerly rejoined the party. Using a pair of glass daggers entrusted to her by her mentor and harnessing the powers of her pocket watch of the undying, Rosalie's fierce devotion to her trusted friends manifests in their tireless defense.
Artemis Galanodel.
An Acq. Inc. obviator who joined The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad following a chance meeting in Waterdeep after the party's initial escapade in Fireshear. A drow rogue with a little bit of a hero complex, on account of the numerous stories of Drizzt Do'Urden he grew up hearing. His desire to always do the right thing led to numerous conflicts with Rafi Soledo. Artemis's skills as a conman drew the attentions of Jarlaxle Baenre, who sought to test him by kidnapping Artemis's beloved, a wood elf by the name of Thiala Arnuanna. After rescuing Thiala from Jarlaxle's lair in Luskan, he returned to Waterdeep to assist in the operation of the local Acq. Inc. franchise in Trollskull Alley. Once the party returned to Waterdeep following their defeat of a devilish cult in Loudwater, Artemis rejoined the party to return to his childhood home, which had been infested by demons following the corruption of his sister, Rizelle Lathalas. Artemis possesses a keen mind for magic, a silver tongue, and an heirloom rapier recovered from his childhood home and is all the more willing to use them in order to assist the party.
Milo Porridgepot.
A fellow adventurer contracted by Shemeshka to search for The Lost Minuet, joining the party in Waterdeep after their initial escapades in Fireshear. A halfling marksman a little too dumb to understand how truly dangerous adventuring is, but dedicated enough to tag along and support his friends anyway. Milo's innocent foolishness belies his sometimes keen insights. Hailing from Loudwater, Milo grew up as one of many siblings living off the charity of the local church of Lathander after their mother was arrested for fraud and their father mysteriously disappeared. Milo chose to become a bounty hunter to escape poverty, later accepting Shemeshka's offer to search for The Lost Minuet with a different group of adventurers. After a particularly deadly encounter, only Milo returned to The Sword Coast and was tasked by Shemeshka to join The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad. Upon returning to Loudwater and destroying a devil cult there, however, Milo elected to take his leave from the party to reconnect with his remaining family. Milo's skill with his magical crossbow, Bolt From the Blue, is terrifying, able to confound foes with a number of maneuvers.
Thiala Arnuanna.
Artemis Galanodel's closest friend of numerous decades who joined The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad following her rescue from Bregan D'Arthe in Luskan. A wood elf rogue with a penchant for cat burglary and exceptional skill in unarmed combat. Thiala took a brief absence from the party following their rescue of Rafi Soledo and her subsequent engagement to Artemis, before returning for their adventures in Loudwater. While there, a demon under the command of Artemis's corrupted sister, Rizelle, appeared and kidnapped her. Thiala's unique set of skills makes her an extremely mobile and acrobatic opponent, able to attack, retreat, and disappear within moments.
Type
Adventuring Party
Contractors
The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad has occasionally had members act as contractees for The East Waterdeep Trading Company. Through their assistance, The Lost Minuet Recovery Squad has gained fabulous monetary rewards, the likes of which the party had never seen, and a handful of favors from Lucifiel Morningstar.
