How does everyone feel about appointing a Party Leader. This isn't a role that would be the "face" of the party, or even the power of the party. It's more a role of someone who listens to the information, suggestions and then determines what direction things go. The left path or the right path. A ranged surprise attack, or an up close ambush... run or engage. In short, the person who sets strategy and tactics on a broad scale. Who's where in a marching order, how the party resources are employed and who stands watch, for examples.<br/><br/>With a party this size with the range of personalities makes the role more important or things could get bogged down in debates over what to do and personality conflicts that gets things off course. Said leader would need some minimal trust from the party and in return  the party some level of trust that the leader is keeping them in mind and their best options.<br/><br/>If the option is approved, I would respectfully take Wren's name from the pot. She may have the skill, but not the respect to do the job. She is also too laid back and tends to get into arguments over things instead of simply saying, "This is the plan."<br/><br/>In a similar vein, I would also suggest that the following be considered with some care, based upon Wren's observasions.<br/><br/>Adrian: The Red robes are not known for their concern for others and he already has the distrust of another party member. In spite of things that might hint that he may not be evil, he still wears the robes and the conflict between him and Inanna will only make the role less effective.<br/><br/>Inanna: At this point, the fetchling has been more than slightly abbrasive and condensenting, I'm not sure that the trust issues in either direction could be resolved in the short term as she doesn't really seem to want to be part of the party as it is.<br/><br/>Elle: Elle has, so far, come across as being just a little flighty and not really taking things very seriously. Placing her into a leadership role may be too much to ask of the other members at this time.<br/><br/>Surge, Kail and Voloke may be options as to date, all three seem to have some potential ability to gain and keep the trust and respect needed.<br/><br/>These are, of course, Wren's in character thoughts, I have intentionally not looked at any character sheet. I prefer to learn about the characters and their abilities in play. :)<br/><br/>The idea can, of course, be tossed out, it's only a tought on how to make things a little easier all around.