Editing The Land of Spoils and Promised Danger (section)

==The Troupe of Newdawn==
The Troupe of Newdawn are a group of people who represent the influential and wealthy of Kingsland as well as the group of colonists hoping to call the New Land home one day. 
This small group is in charge of the exploration and clearing of (when necessary) the unexplored territories of the New Land. 
The group consists of ex soldiers from the King and Queen's army, mercenaries, and others in the opportune position to strike out for an unexplored part of the world and those who can "get the job done". 

'''Commandant Horris Belevante'''

This stalwart human is typically seen in his retired uniform from the King's Guard. His long gray hair shows his years where his strong and confident physique does not.
The Commandant oversees the entire operation of the Troupe, from everyday affairs such as ration shortages or, if the Troupe is lucky, overages, and any petty squabbles the Troupe (or its visitors) may have to larger threats such as raids by monsters or "competition" showing up. 
Though Exploration and the purging of dangerous and vile creatures is a primary concern of the Commandant, his main concern is the safety of the Troupe (without the Troupe the operation is lost, after all) and with the help of his second, Bijinn Umi, and the "Good Captain Bashaar Firescale" is ready to evacuate the Troupe to the Captains ship, the Silt Maiden, at a moment's notice. 

'''Bijinn Umi'''

Bijinn Umi is a mysterious woman, presumably human though very pale, from the Mysterious East, calling her home on the rare times she talks about her home, as the Bay of Jade. 
Bijinn Umi does not talk a lot and seems very shy on matters that pertain to her, directly, and is very vocal on giving orders as the "second" to the Commandant. 
She is skilled in tactics and combat both, carrying twin blades with a bluish metal tint and inspiring confidence in all of her allies. Though an enigma from an even more enigmatic land, she has won the trust and respect of her peers and is treated as one of the Troupe just as much as any who might be more "local". 
Bijinn Umi is responsible for a lot of the items that the Commandant just can't juggle and is, in particular, responsible for the security of Camp Newdawn. It is whispered around camp that Bijinn Umi often makes weather predictions with amazing and unnerving accuracy, impressing even the resident magical expert of the Troupe, Shalahazz.

'''Kalen''' 
Kalen is a simple and average-appearing man until he talks, at which point he demands the attention of those aorund him with his deep voice which fits his representation and devotion to Pelor whose sun-symbol is worn about the man's neck boldly and proudly. 
The priest of the Troupe and keeper of the Temple, a simple cabin with a major shrine to Pelor and minor shrines to "lesser" deities, Kalen serves as the Troupe's healer, spiritual guide, and simple confidant when necessary. Kalen is also seen pitching in wherever necessary (and whenever the opportunity to teach others about the Father of the Light. 
Next to Bijinn Umi, Kalen is likey the most trusted person in the Troupe not only to the Commandant but to the Troupe as a whole. 

'''Verna Brushbrittle'''
Verna is a halfling but no one sees her as that diminutive race, what they see in Verna is that she is a master chef that could cook for the King and Queen's table in the Great Halls themselves. 
Verna's best talent is taking what little rations and hunted game there is in Camp Newdawn and creating something amazing from it. Her meals are the stuff of legends the way the folk of the Troupe talk and the "Mess Tent" is virtually packed and as wonderful smelling as any tavern or inn when good food and drink are about. 
The Troupe are especially fond of the Newberry Wine, a special concoction that Verna has discovered and created from the local "Newberries" discovered in the New Land. As intoxicating as wine and as sweet as Sweet Water served in any Tavern or Inn. 
Verna cannot be underestimated as being more than capable of taking care of herself, either. Many a man much larger than she has come to fear her switch for getting into her stores or trying to help themselves to her stew pot. 
Her second is a young halforc boy named Timid which fits him well as he is very shy and afraid that his heritage will earn him ill will. But Verna demands respect of her cooking pupil and the Troupe give it, even calling Timid Verna's son. 

'''Shalahazz'''
An elf whose powers are unmatched in the variety of spellcasters in the Troupe, Shalahazz's source of magic is also a deep mystery and most, even fellow spellcasters, can't pin him down as a Wizard, a Sorcerer, or a Warlock of some sort. 
This elf looks noble born with the most sharp and perfect features of his race, but his ageless features common to his people is marred by the streak of silver in his hair which starts at the brow and continues around to his long locks. He doesn't talk about this, pointing out that the color of his hair has little to do with academia or important magical matters of the Troupe. 
He has proven himself continuously and is known for his magical battle prowess as one of the first in the company to fight off a monster attack when the Troupe established camp, but his serious and mysterious air is often offputting to the others of the Troupe. 
Shalahazz is often busy studying in his tent which is fairly good sized as it also serves as the magical market of the Camp though the selling and buying duties are left decidedly to Thellen Stareye the young human man under his tutelage and also the shopkeep of "Shalahazz's Wonders" as the tent has come to be called. 

'''The Troupe Watch'''
The Watch are warriors and wizards who serve to guard Camp Newdawn as well as working as gatherers of food, wood, flora, and other resources necessary to keep the Troupe sustained. Though the Watch are behooven to both Bijinn Umi and Commandant Belevante, the Watch's leader of sorts is Watch Commander Eulis (known not to her face as Eulis the Red after her former pirate name).  
The Watch is composed of all sorts of folks from all sorts of backgrounds who have come to be a kind of family, respecting one another despite some of their differences both culturally and ethically.  
All members of the Watch have proven themselves capable and, more importantly, loyal. It doesn't hurt that Eulis has made it clear that those who work against the Troupe's purpose or prove unworthy of the Troupe's trust will be exiled from the camp into the unknown of the New Land never to return on promise of death. 
To date, this threat has only been carried out once but no one talks about the details, telling any who inquire to take it up with Eulis, herself, if they dare. 
Thanks to the Watch and their competence as warriors and spellcasters both, the Campo has been left mostly peaceful since the first monster attack was turned away. 

'''Oborik'''
This is a word that immediately raises alarms in the Camp as anyone coming to work for or visit the Troupe is hastenly told. 
The Oborik are a group of monsters local to the New Land who could be called goblins or ogres or orks, save for the fact that they have a unique appearance and vary in size between all three of the before mentioned.
They are called Oborik because that is the only words they utter (and the Troupe isn't sure that they got the word right with the monsters' thick gutterish accents). 
The creatures are described as very pale creatures with golden wolf-like eyes and black claw-like nails. They have blood red fur which acts as hair but courses down the back of their necks and backs resembling something closer to fur. 
They are sneaky and competent fighters but have not been seen again since the first raid, other than in small bands that have been wiped out or avoided.