Outremer Warband: Usamah ibn-Munqidh

This group has been sent from Damascus into southern Frankish territory to intercept plans and probe defences. With a mix of experience of covert operations and front-line fighting, as well as a religious student for Allah's blessing, they're optimistic they can get information and get away. Because if they get captured, they know they're more likely to be disowned than rescued.

Warband Leader: Usamah ibn-Munqidh

As a young guard in Damascus, Usamah ibn-Munqidh played a questionable role in the overthrow of its ruler, and soon made himself useful to the new regime. He has enjoyed an interesting rise to power marked equally by unspecified services to the city and unfortunate accidents befalling his rivals.

Traits:

Slippery
Climber
Crossbow Expert

Sub-arif: Ali ibn al-Athir

Made his reputation fighting in Nur ad-Din's army in the attacks on the Franks of Antioch. As well educated and respected as his leader, Ali ibn al-Athir prefers the position of second-in-command, avoiding the politics and pitfalls of power, while making money to send to his family back in Aleppo. He hopes to leave the army intact and use his experience to set up a swordfighting training academy there.

Traits:

Solid Reputation

Mamluk recruit: Karajuk

Enslaved and taken from his birthplace in a fishing village on the Aral Sea, Karajuk carries a part of it with him in the stories he remembers. Caught beween two worlds, he has converted to Islam but has avoided arabicising his name; he is developing a reputation as a fierce soldier, but dreams of fishing in his homeland.

Traits:

Swimmer
Sunder Shield

Askari: Yaqut al-Hamawi

Born in the countryside, Yaqut al-Hamawi came to Damascus from the to seek his fortune. He joined the city guard, and soon came to the notice of Usamah ibn-Munqidh for his shooting skills and flexible morals. In his spare time, he practices trick shots, which only occasionally involve injury, and usually only to other people.

Traits:

Sneaky
Defensive Shooting

Religious student: Diya ad-Din

The fourth son of a successful trading family, Diya ad-Din was packed off to be trained as an Imam. He has a genuine faith and is committed to his studies, but nevertheless yearns for adventure, and seized the first oppurtunity he could to get out into the world and see some action.

Traits:

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