The Condottieros

The Condottieros are a large mercenary organization. Within Sillon, they abide by all laws although in the Faerun they have far lower standards. They are deployed in squads ranging from just one or two to a battalion of 30. Squads are typically lead by a Soldato. They operate throughout Sillon and are popular with the Barons of Mils-Havore.

The organization offers to pay debts in exchange for the signing of a mercenary contract to serve for a time. Condottieros are typically commoners who have some martial experience and have a debt they can't repay. Some people sign contracts to have the Condottieros pay for schooling and typically serve for around 10 years.

The owner of the organization is Duke Vroski, a Sillon noble. He manages the business of the Condottieros. Mercenary service can be bought from various offices however large and important contracts usually go through Armagno Duresh Gyntil, a powerful archmage, who will typically issue orders to Soldatos via their rings.

In the higher ranks, there are the Soldatos. They work independently with loose connections to the Condottieros as a whole. Soldatos are provided with arms, armor, contacts, and gold to cover travel. In exchange, 1/2 of the gold from bounties and jobs is paid back to the organization. Many are bounty hunters and others are expensive blades for hire. Each one wears a magic Condottiero signet ring to certify their status. The rings are connected to the Condottiero Magno who can discern the identity and location of whoever wears them. He has the ability to open a telepathic link, usually to recall Soldatos for important missions or to demand the return of a stolen ring.

The Supremos are very high-level Soldatos. Their services are expensive and they work directly with the Magno. Their signet rings are more elaborate and allow the wearer to initiate a telepathic connection with the magno and, once a day, have the ability to teleport the wearer and up to 3 willing or incapacitated creatures back to Condottiero HQ in the capital of Sillon.

Those who break their contract become wanted for breach of contract, a crime which is treated as theft of goods, the gold equivalent of services owed, or the gold value of the debt paid by the contractor. Soldatos must bring at least one Condottiero deserter to justice a year or be finned 500 gp. Supremos are exempt from this rule giving them more freedom to hunt higher profile bounties. Soldatos leading Condottiero mercenary squads are also exempt.