Yates

Sergeant "Dusty" Yates was a caravan guard that helped defeat the Blackdagger Bandits that operated from Raven Cliff beach along the Sword Coast North in the late 15 century DR.

"If you're here to help, then I'm glad to meet you...I guess I'm the one in charge, or at least, I'm the one the other survivors keep asking questions, so I guess they like my answers."

- "Dusty" Yates, upon meeting the Hero of the Sleeping Dragon Bridge.

Personality
She was a natural leader among her fellow guards, and someone they could look to for answers when faced with overwhelming odds.

History
In the, Yates and her fellow guardsmen were tasked with dealing with the Blackdagger Bandits that raided caravans and harassed travelers along the High Road. Unfortunately, they became isolated from the Broken Crown inn and the local merchant and their employer Melkhor Goldseeker.

When the Hero of the Sleeping Dragon Bridge arrived to help the stranded guards, Sergeant Yates rose to the occasion and helped turn away the Blackdagger Bandits by directing the assault against their gnoll hunters and bloodtrackers. After culling the bandits' numbers, the group was able to resupply themselves and continue on their way. Yates orchestrated the final attack on Angelhead Mine that led to the death of Krag Foultooth, the leader of the local gnoll bandits.

Appearances

 * Video Games