Welcome to the Outriders, a secretive group of wolves and familiars who pride themselves in "going ahead." Members of this organization thrive on one thing- getting their teeth into everything and anything. These are wolves who generally hope to preserve peace- but are not above using questionable means to get their. The majority of them are foreigners; travelers to Shaoilin from other regions of Telk. Many of them bring with them the knowledge and fears of how life can be when one is isolated. And some have known only war. They come to the pack borders for sanctuary. Others spend little time home at all.
The main function of the Outriders group is to be mobile. Because of Shaoilin's expanding population, many of the resident wolves work as message carriers between packs. Members are encouraged to go out into the freelands, and hear all and see all they can find out. Others may call them nosey- but we'd rather call ourselves informed.
For those who choose to stay in the home territory there is a large expanse of bay coast and rivers to swallow up sanctuary in. Those who are home bound may not care much for the world outside, enjoying instead the seclusion of the sea and the protective border it creates.
Loyalty is demanded above all others, but for the most part, the pack is accepting. They are more then willing to turn their heads to a wolf's past problems, so long as they can be trusted- even if they're only trusted to do their jobs.
Not all members belong exclusively to this pack alone. A few align themselves as correspondents, allies, and friends. Their enemies are often our enemies- and likewise, we work for the better benifit of both sides to keep strong ties alive. It is our goal above all to infiltrate, find what we need, and vanish before the others catch up. And for this reason is the group called The Outriders- the ones that go before.
