Friends for some time, the Companions were chosen by Paladine, through his avatar, Fizban, to combat the forces of Takhisis.
The group itself was formed by Flint Fireforge, a hill dwarf; Tanis Half-Elven; Sturm Brightblade; Caramon, a mercenary warrior; his twin brother Raistlin Majere, a red-robed (later black-robed) wizard; Tasslehoff Burrfoot, a kender; Goldmoon, the first Cleric of Mishakal; and her lover Riverwind, a ranger.
Although Kitiara Uth Matar, mercenary and half-sister to the Majere twins, was member of the companions in previous adventures, she joined - and eventually came to lead - the Blue Dragonarmy of Ansalon, fighting for Takhisis.
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