- Aenil Vlos the Crimson Mistress
- Amunet the Avenger of Asmodeus
- Bartholomew Tiber Practioner of Hidden Arts
- Opal
- Penny Umbra the Mistress of Shadows
- Rolf The Butcher
Acts as a Divine Curse Indelible Mark.
For those who have signed the Pact:
- Each character adds a +1 typeless bonus to their BAB, each saving throw, and Armor Class.
- You gain Mystic Link with Communications to a minidrake called 'Darkness'.
After three months of working together (and reflecting on your prison escape) you gain the party template 'The Nessian Knot'.
Party Template Members:
- Aenil/Adara
- Bartholomew
- Opal
- Rolf
- Grumblejack
PARTY TEMPLATE: The Nessian Knot
Disadvantages: (10) Hunted (Mitra Inquisitors/Talirean Soldiers), Poor Reputation (Forsaken), Obligations (Pact Signer)
Restrictions: (3) against backstabbing each other or working separately (on penalty of losing the party template abilities)
Grants: (13 CP)
- (4 CP) The Legionary ability - providing them with bonuses to their AC, Attacks, and Reflex Saves as long as they’re working together. Corrupted (Reduced Cost), only works with those who they've trained with for at least a month.
- (6 CP) Cloaking The character 'detects' as a common traveler
- (3 CP) Assistant Grants a +4 to Aid Another instead of the usual +2 / Specialized to only work with those with this active party template
And then for each character, the Cardinal will work with them individually to increase or learn some new aspect (Unique Training, 6 CP granted)