The Burgundy Guard

The Burgundy Guard is a security company that hires out of Ebongate for various events, households, or miscellaneous functions. It is made up of 5, ten-person squads, each led by a Captain. The entire operation is led by a Commander. The troupe is known by their plain, burgundy, tabards, worn over their armor.

The Burgundy Guard has a sterling reputation in Ebongate and strives to maintain that reputation with excellent service and impeccable hiring standards.

A squad of “Burgundies” can be hired at a rate of 5 gp/day.

Burgundy Guard

CR 1
XP 400
Human warrior 3
LN Medium humanoid
Init +0; Senses Perception +3

Defense
AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (8 armor)
hp 19 (3d103)
Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1

Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee halberd 5 (1d103/×3) or heavy flail 5 (1d103/19–20) or sap 5 (1d62 nonlethal)
Ranged heavy crossbow +3 (1d10/19–20)

Statistics
Str 14, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 8
Base Atk 3; CMB +5 (7 sunder); CMD 15 (17 vs. sunder)
Feats Alertness, Improved Sunder, Power Attack
Skills Intimidate +5, Perception +3, Ride –3, Sense Motive +2
Languages Tradespeak, Boraelan
Combat Gear potions of cure light wounds (2);* Other Gear* half-plate, heavy crossbow with 10 bolts, halberd, heavy flail, sap, 5 gp

Burgundy Guard Captain

CR 3
XP 800
Human fighter 4
LN Medium humanoid
Init +1; Senses Perception +3

Defense
AC 20, touch 11, flat-footed 19 (9 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 34 (4d1012)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +1; +1 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities bravery +1

Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee mwk guisarme 9 (2d45/×3) or sap 7 (1d63 nonlethal)
Ranged net 5 ranged touch (entangle) or javelin +5 (1d62)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with guisarme)

Statistics
Str 16, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 18
Feats Combat Reflexes, Dazzling Display, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (net), Skill Focus (Intimidate), Weapon Focus (guisarme), Weapon Specialization (guisarme)
Skills Intimidate +11, Perception +3, Ride +2, Sense Motive +2
Languages Tradespeak, Boraelan
SQ armor training 1
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear full plate, masterwork guisarme, javelin, nets (2), sap