Session 03 - Post Session Report

5th of Marpenoth, 1371 DR
Highsun
The Domed Chamber of the Lanterns, The Whispering Cairn
Light Rain but clearing, chilly, moderate winds form southwest

With heavy hearts Kamist, Dolgun, and Hein return (Morning, 4th Marpenoth) and relate the story of what happened to the others. It was tragic, but the companions decide to act heroically and carry on the traditions of the Adventuring Company. After deciding who will assume leadership over the Adventuring Company (Kamist, New Leader), Kamist and the others decide the staff positions within the Adventuring Company, and the new rules, the Heroes let Jasper know and he agrees to stay on with the Heroes and continue to serve as S-1.

Welcome Sparrow
A feisty sea faring Moon Elf who just showed up with Hein. She immediately took over the duties of cook for the group, but alas began the same crazy behavior as Nora and within a short period of just meeting the Heroes for the first time, launched into a bizarre tirade for no apparent reason. Kamist assigned her the duties of S-2 Intelligence Officer. Sparrow seemed to take to this duty well and following up on information developed by Dolgun located Igor Bersk at the Veiled Corridor and bribed him to lead the other Adventures from Waterdeep away form the Whispering Cairn the following morning.

S-2 (Sparrow)
Sparrow was assigned as the S-2 Intelligence Officer. Typically S-2 Intelligence Officers are responsible for the following:

The S2 is primarily concerned with directing and coordinating the collection, reporting, and dissemination of information and targeting data. The S-2 plans, conducts, and supervises information gathering, and (under the direction of the S3) reconnaissance and surveillance as needed.

Researching adversaries, monsters, and other villains and preparing reports for the Leader in advance that can be used to give the Company the best chance of a positive outcome when faced with danger from these particular targets.

Researching traps, poisons, and other ailments and developing methods to avoid or neutralize their effects.

Responsible for scouting danger areas, routes of march, and known adversaries in order to develop information for the Leader.

Responsible for skulduggery as needed that may include dissemination of misinformation, targeted bribery, and the employment of non-official members of the Company that may be needed for missions morally and ethically not fitting for personnel of the company.

Responsible for preparing intelligence reports assessing the current situation, threats, and enemy activity.

Responsible for preparing specific dossiers on key figures within Diamond Lake and possible other cities, military units, and other organizations as needed and directed by the Leader.

S-3 (Hein)
Hein was assigned as the S-3 Operations Officer. Typically S-3 Operations Officers are responsible for the following:

The S3 is the Leader’s principal staff officer for matters concerning operations, plans, organization, and training. He is the Leader’s main assistant in coordinating and planning missions, adventuring, travel, and quests. The nature of the Operations officer's responsibilities requires a high degree of organization and coordination with other staff members. The S3 is aided by the S3-A (Storn) and the S3-B (Trogdor).

Recommending task organization and assigning tasks to other members of the Company based on command form the overall Leader (Kamist).

Maintaining a current operations estimate of the current situation in
coordination with other staff officers to advise the Leader during routine briefings.

Preparing, authenticating, and publishing the overall tactical SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) with contributions from other Heroes.

Preparing, coordinating, authenticating and publishing operation plans and orders; and reviewing plans and orders of subordinates.

Recommending priorities for allocating critical resources of the Company, including time, personnel, supplies, recruiting, and equipment, such as: weapons and armor, gold, gems and valuables, and magical items .

Coordinate overall Recruiting efforts for replacement and expansion purposes.

Verbal, written, and magical communication methods to include challenges and passwords, written notes, and letters.

Using Company resources to accomplish both maneuver and support, including resources used for deception purposes.

Coordinating all aspects of movements both overland and within the local area.

Recommending integrated schemes of tactical maneuver (orders of March) and planning the best scheme of advance or attack on an enemy or enemy position.

Training; to include regular planned training of personnel of the Adventuring Company, the development of new tactical maneuvers to be used in various terrains and situations, and prompting others to train in the best areas that will support the Company overall (i.e. not wasting valuable training opportunities by Heroes duplicating skills and feats when possible) . Maintaining records of training.

Recommending boundaries and other control measures.

Recommending the general locations of command posts, camp sites, and staging areas for the Company.

Preparing operational records and reports.

Exercising staff supervision over S3-A and S-4B.

Standing in as the 2nd in Command when called upon by the Leader.

Deception activities, and rear guard protection

S-4 (Dolgun)
Dolgun was assigned as the S-4 Logistics Officer. Typically S-4 Logistics Officers are responsible for the following:

The S-4 is the Leader's staff officer responsible for supply, logistics, and the Treasury. The S-4 coordinates with the S-1 to ensure the Company has the resources it needs to keep functioning and profiting.

Managing the support service for the Adventuring Company

Working closely with the Operations Officer (S-3, Hein) to plan what equipment, resources, and other supplies will be needed at any one time or for any mission, adventure, or travel.

Managing the overall resources of the Adventuring Company to include, equipment, weapons, ammunition, healing supplies, food, water, Ale, and valuables.

Acting as the overall treasurer. Maintaining the Vault, bank accounts, and other treasure and supply stashes as needed.

Preparing a weekly report for the Leader as to resources available and needed.

Working closely with Jasper to requisition needed supplies to keep the Adventuring Company Compound running on a day-to day basis.

Inspecting equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repairs are being conducted.

Verifying animals are being properly cared for and have the food, water, and shelter they need.

Arranging for supply support as needed in advance. Arranging wagon trains as needed to transport goods obtained by the Adventuring Company. Coordinating with the Security Officer to ensure the supply and transport wagon trains are protected as needed.

Creation of an evacuation plan for wounded and deceased. Coordination with the Cult of Final Passage as needed.

Creation of an operational budget and weekly reports to advise the Leader.

S-5 Security (Eldron)
Eldron was assigned as the S-5 Security Officer. Typically S-5 Security Officers are responsible for the following:

Overall Security at all times for the Adventuring Company Compound, its personnel, and its belongings. Review, inspect, and supervise the overall security plan for the Adventuring Company.

Provide recommendations, plans, and reports regarding the security of the Adventuring Company to the Leader.

Create a security plan for the Adventuring Company Compound. Address how the compound will be secured when the Heroes are away adventuring.

Improve defensive positions at all times when possible. Improve the security of the Adventuring Compound to include fixing the gaping hole in the compound wall in the front. Improve defensive positions of camp sights to include a watch schedule, possible traps and alarms or even defensive improvised walls of sticks or stones. Conduct inspections to verify watch personnel are not sleeping or fooling around while they are supposed to be on watch.

Conduct internal investigations when so directed by the Leader.

Conduct Background investigations, interviews, and spot inspections of new personnel hired by the Adventuring Company.

Serve as a Sgt at Arms during meetings and quell disruptive personnel when called upon.


J-1 Jack of All trades (Carenthal)
The Jack of All trades position was created by Kamist and has been created to allow Carenthal to assist each of the staff officers of the Adventuring company as needed. The J-1 does a little bit of everything.

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