Companions

A Companion is an ally, hireling, or capable NPC traveling alongside your character. They are represented by a Pool (2D, 4D, 6D, or 8D). A larger Pool means they can contribute more often before they wear down.

A Companion can either assist a Check or act on their own.

Assist a Check

When a Companion helps with a risky action, roll their Pool first. Each Hit adds 1D to the Check. After the roll, shrink the Companion Pool by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum loss of 2. Then roll the Check with the added dice.

Act on Their Own

When a Companion takes a risky action on their own, roll their Pool as a Check.

• 1+ Hits: They succeed at their action.
• 0 Hits: They fail their action.

After the roll, shrink the Companion Pool by 1 for every Miss, up to a maximum loss of 2.

Exhaustion and Recovery

If a Companion Pool ever drops to 0D, they are exhausted, distracted, or hurt and cannot assist or act until they recover.

• Full Rest: A week of safety and shelter restores the Companion Pool to its original size.