Redbrand

The Redbrands, sometimes called the Redbrand Ruffians, were a group of bandits and brigands active in the resettled frontier town of Phandalin and nearby Triboar Trail region in the late 15th century DR
Members: Eric, Lex/Seroy, Kyle/Josh, Milo Greenbottle, Eugene

Structure

The Redbrands mostly consisted of humans, male and female, although a handful of halflings and bugbears were also in the bandit group. Each Redbrand wore a simple, dirty scarlet cloak. These cloaks were used to stop the undead in their hideout in Tresendar Manor from attacking them.

Public Agenda

The Redbrands terrorized the locals with threats and demands for protection money, which escalated into murder and kidnapping. In addition, they would capture travelers to be sold as slaves. Slaves and illicit goods were smuggled into and out of Phandalin via a secret tunnel which connected to the basement of their base at Tresendar Manor.

History

The Redbrands were founded by a traitorous agent of the Lords' Alliance named Iarno Albrek, calling himself "Glasstaff," in the Year of the Scarlet Witch, 1491 DR. After making contact with Nezznar "the Black Spider," Iarno conspired to keep the population of Phandalin away from Wave Echo Cave, and in return he would receive a share of the spoils from Nezznar's excavation of the site. With no local lord or powerful authority within the small town, the Redbrands were able to harass the farmers and prospectors for two months. Apart from terrorizing the local populace, the Redbrands enjoyed drinking at the Sleeping Giant tavern. Many were afraid of standing up to the bandit group, including Townmaster Harbin Wester, the closest thing Phandalin had to a local authority, although some members of the community proved too hard or too dangerous to harass, such as Sister Garaele of the Shrine of Luck and Halia Thornton of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange. Things eventually escalated to a breaking point when the Redbrands killed the woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, and kidnapped his wife, Mirna, and their children, Nars and Nilsa. The Party disrupted the organization and freed Phandalin of its influence, capturing Iarno in the process.

Training Level

Semi-trained

Veterancy Level

Recruit

Leader

Nezznar

Notable Members

• Iarno Albrek
• Nezznar