The 12's Teams

Formation
When Kaius announced that he was looking for able-bodied adventurers, the dragonmarked houses were immediately interested. Some were suspicious of the eventual plans for Karrnath and what might be a threat to their power, and others wanted the chance to obtain anything Karrnath hoped to find. The Tower of the Twelve decided to select four members from different houses- to make sure no one house had a monopoly on the information- and send them to become Kaius's "treasure hunters."

It took over a month of heated debate among the Twelve, but finally it was decided- or, more accurately, the winners were- representatives from House Cannith, Phiarlan, Tharashk, and Deneith. House Cannith and House Deneith were determined early in the debates, as both are based in Karrnath and would raise less suspicion going to help their home nation.

Of course, both House Cannith essentially cheated, by including Rolund d'Cannith in another team, but no one can blame them for hedging their bets.

Amura d'Cannith
There was never any doubt that Merrick d'Cannith's favorite niece would represent the House of Making. Not only is she a skilled artificer and wizard, the young blonde is spoiled and used to getting her own way. That said, while nepotism may have nominated her for the role, it was her magical talents and brilliant research qualifications which secured her position. Amura is also extremely ambitious and among the top researchers at Cannith East, with the vast resources of the House practically at her beck and call.

Sedas d'Tharashk
In one of the most obvious choices, the half-orcs of House Tharashk chose one of their best locators for the team. If Kaius wanted treasure, Sedas was going to find it for him.



Rolund d'Deneith
That it took so much debate to ensure a Sentinel protected the team is more a statement of Twelve politics than of Rolund's talents. Rolund made a name for himself serving with distinction in the Last War. He secured a spot in the Karrnathi army, making both his House and his homeland proud. Rumors that he was chosen as one of the few who could hold so many disparate personalities together are firmly denied.

Merrith d'Phiarlan
The fiercest debate was over who would serve as the 'expert troubleshooter' of the group. Once it was decided that one with the Mark of Shadows would be the best choice, the two Houses strained every sinew to get their chosen favorites on the team. Eventually, House Phiarlan won, and they sent one of their best entertainers and blades. Adroit in both combat and social graces, Merrith would serve as both the party face and their eyes.