Baroness Michelle Folketh
Formerly Dame Lieutenant Michelle Folketh
Born in Kalaman, she was approximately 7 or 8 when her mother ran away with another baron in Kalaman and used some corrupt connections to screw over the Folkeths, ultimately leading to her father, Michael, to take her with him to Nordmaar.
There, they lived a relatively peaceful life where Michael made money as a sellsword and “knight”. He raised his daughter to fight.
When the Red Dragon Army took over Nordmaar, the two were drafted and fought many battles, earning accolades and promotions. Very quickly, private Michelle was made corporal, and then sergeant. However, as ‘Lieutenant’ is a commissioned rank, and only nobles can earn a commission, it wasn’t until news of her father’s death in Sylvanesti that she inherited the title of knight, and thus received her commission as a lieutenant.
The PCs captured her just outside Vogler and took her prisoner. They discovered that above all else, she’s almost suicidally honor-bound to her oath as a knight.
Due to Mery’s investigations, they also discovered her actual heritage and title: she is the baroness Lady Michelle of Folketh.
She is now under house arrest and charged with executing her responsibilities as baroness, but not allowed to enjoy any of the privileges thereof.
Statblock
Medium Humanoid, typically Lawful Lawful
Armor Class 19 (splint, shield)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 15 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) |
Saving Throws Dex +4, Wis +4
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Draconic Devotion. While Lady Michelle can see a Dragon that isn’t hostile to her, Lady Michelle has advantage on attack rolls.
Actions
Multiattack. Lady Michelle makes two Vicious Lance attacks and uses Assault Orders if it’s available.
Vicious Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) fire damage.
Assault Orders (Recharge 5–6). Lady Michelle shouts orders and targets up to two other creatures within 60 feet of herself. If a target has the Draconic Devotion trait and can hear Lady Michelle, the target can use its reaction to make one melee attack.
Source: DSotDQ, page 200
