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Runaway Hirelings
Their actual play is here. The game was edited by Owen Kerr and Jarrett Crader. Runaway Hirelings is a silly game for those who like to play weak characters who fail, cannot hope to even bruise anyone in a fight, and want to play dungeons as the Demi-Lich intended.
Price:
$8.00
Rating:
4.90 (from 8 reviews)
Published:
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