For the most part, this chapter is skippable and is mainly to act as my notes for writing the Ubersreik 5 in this story, though it may provide context for certain things that may show up regarding them.
If you do not understand what some of the things in this chapter are referring to, don't worry, they will be brought up naturally and addressed/explained in the actual story when appropriate.
Each member of the Ubersreik 5 is their default career(Mercenary Kruber, Witch Hunter Captain Saltzpyre, Waystalker Kerillian, Ranger Veteran Bardin, Battle Wizard Sienna) in terms of lore, though certain aspects of their other careers may be included, ie:
none of each character's non-magical weapon proficiencies is career-restricted (Kruber knows how to use a bow, Kerillian knows how to use a crossbow, etc. Items from some career abilities
Since the lore of their premium careers happens during the events of Vermintide 2(whereas every other one occurred before), they will be addressed here:
Markus Kruber: After receiving the letter informing him of his true heritage, Markus journeyed to Bretonnia in search of the Holy Grail. On his quest, Markus saves many who'd been left defenseless in the wake of the End Times. After days of seemingly futile attempts to find the grail, Markus comes across a grail chapel and decides to rest inside, only to find a hermit knight already there.
The knight strikes up a conversation with Markus about his quest, causing him to reflect on both his life and the life of his ancestor, Foricarl de Mandelot. By the end of their conversation, Markus takes his ancestor's story as a lesson that duty should take precedence over seeking self-gain, as Foricarl had chosen to stay in exile as little more than a peasant and kept protecting others rather than trying to reclaim his status and possessions. Markus declares that he will be returning to his team as helping them on their missions should take precedence over his quest to find the grail. The hermit knight, finding Kruber's reasoning noble, comments that it's a shame that he didn't find the grail, but that he is honored to have had the chance to talk with him and allows Markus to take the relic sword and shield kept in the chapel, stating that he'd need them for the times to come.
Just before Kruber is about to leave, the knight offers him a drink from an ordinary-looking chalice, which Markus accepts as a final drink for the road.
As Markus exits, the hermit knight smiles and prays for his descendant's safety, hoping that the gifts will serve him well.
notes:
Though not a drink from the Holy Grail, the drink Markus received from the knight was more than it appeared to be. Kruber is wearing his default mercenary armor and hat. Kruber's weapons before being transported are a Bretonnian sword & shield and a blunderbuss. Kruber's height is 188cm/ 6'2'
Bardin Goreksson: After his experience at Castle Drachenfels, Bardin reflects on his regrets and decides to atone by studying engineering in an attempt to honor his uncle and atone to his daughter who had both gone into the trade. Although he isn't able to progress too deeply into the craft, Bardin learns a great amount from his efforts and puts his new skills to use.
notes:
Bardin is adept at engineering and mechanics, though the extent of his ability is less than an actual engineer, and is mostly specialized in weaponry and armor. Bardin is wearing his default ranger veteran armor and helmet. Bardin's weapons before being transported are a masterwork pistol(crafted by himself) and a hammer & shield. Bardin's height is 130cm/ 4'3"
Kerillian: Before their pilgrimage to the Citadel of Eternity, Kerillian made a journey to Athel Loren, wanting to rededicate herself to the weave in order to properly prepare herself before speaking with her god, Lileath. Though still an exile, Kerillian found herself more in tune with the spirits of the forest, and her resolve hardened for the journey ahead.
notes:
Rededicated to the weave(though not as much as a sister of the thorn), Kerillian is mildly capable of utilizing Ghyran(Life) magic; for the most part, it is only an enhancement to her physical capabilities. Kerillian is wearing her default waystalker outfit and hood/mask. Kerillian's weapons before being transported are a sword & dagger and a longbow. Kerillian's height is 183cm/ 6'0"
Victor Saltzpyre: Feeling shaken in his faith, Saltzpyre organized the pilgrimage into the chaos wastes in order to seek answers from his god, Sigmar. Though now doubtful, he nonetheless spent the days beforehand praying and enacting various Sigmarite rituals, some were for his sake, but most were for his companions; though Saltzpyre didn't show it, his one greatest fear in this expedition was that he would drag them all into damnation alongside him.
notes:
Saltzpyre's faith may bear fruit if he can overcome his doubts. Saltzpyre is carrying the firearm from his bounty hunter career ability. Saltzpyre is wearing his default witch hunter captain outfit and the Candlewick Watchtower hat. Saltzpyre's weapons before being transported are his rapier and brace of pistols(he has 4 pistols in total) Saltzpyre's height is 190cm/ 6'3"
Sienna Fuegonasus: After stopping her sister, Sophia, in the Tower of Treachery, Sienna began to feel a strange, yet familiar, influence trying to nudge her down a sinister path, finding her constant battle between temptation and control now further escalated. Having some notion of the root of her affliction, Sienna hoped that divine intervention could help exorcise the unwanted guest in her mind, without drawing the suspicions of her friends.
notes:
Sienna can use any spell associated with her fire staves/career ultimate abilities along with some other Ashqy(Fire) spells from Warhammer Fantasy RP and SoulBound(Age of Sigmar RP). The spirit of Sophia isn't just empty talk; should Sienna compromise, she will receive her assistance, at a cost. Sienna is wearing her default battle wizard outfit. Sienna's weapons before being transported are her fire sword and a staff(which has the appearance of a default fireball staff) Sienna's height is 170cm/ 5'7"