Sailors of the Crimson Sea

The Sailors of the Crimson Sea, or simply the Sailors, were a prominent mercenary company based in Airspur in Chessenta and active in Chondath in the mid–14 century DR. Their name was a complex metaphor: "the crimson sea" referred to a bloody battlefield, upon which soldiers were the "sailors". They didn't actually fight on water.

History
The Sailors were formed in the late 1350s DR by Bendix, but since then had suffered many misfortunes. In Chondath, they had a bad run-in with treants in the Chondalwood, and during the subsequent Battle of Thurgabanteth in Chondath, they lost many of their members, including Bendix. They were still hurting by 1357 DR.

After a brief power struggle between Lhrek Jarsyn and Iurnan Chall, Lhrek emerged as leader but took Chall as chief advisor.

Structure
They had 185 members and were divided into infantry (further divided into high and low infantry ), cavalry, and archers. Their leadership was a standard military hierarchy, with Lhrek Jarsyn as leader and Iurnan Chall as chief advisor. Beneath them were three lieutenants: Masoth, who led the infantry; Chard, who led the cavalry; and Vidad, who led the archers. The company remained together and travelled as needed.

Culture
They had a generally lawful attitude. However, the tension between the leaders led to low morale.

Base of Operations
They operated in Chessenta and Chondath.

Tactics
Their tactics were sound once in battle. They were especially cautious in forests.

Possessions
The infantry were equipped with longsword, shield, and plate or chain mail armor. The cavalry were equipped with lance, shield, and plate mail. The archers had long bows and leather armor.

Contracts
They tried to work for employers with good intentions, but they never worked for free. They charged 250 gold pieces per week for their services. They would kept their side of a deal.

Relationships
They'd made a few enemies, but most were evil groups.

Appearances

 * Swords of the Iron Legion