The Company of the Wolf: This small band of adventurers operate out of Nesmé in the Evermoors of the North. They are expert woodsmen and trackers and know the North well, tangling often with orcs and wild beasts of the forest.

Halfling Inc.: One of the few well-known groups of non-human adventurers, this party is entirely halflings. They have gained notoriety throughout the Sea of Fallen Stars for their adventures and con games. More than one Large Folk has been left holding a gem-bag filled with rocks (their signature).

The Knights of Myth Drannor: These adventurers first came to prominence as rulers of Shadowdale, successfully defying the armies of Zhentil Keep. They were instrumental in defeating Lashan of Scardale, and remain able foes of the Zhentarim and of the drow beneath the Inner Lands.

Mane´s band: Originally from Shadowdale, this group of 10 adventurers formed around the charismatic local warrior-hero Mane, a black-bearded man of middle years. Over time, one member has deserted the group and two have been slain. The band nearly met their collective doom in the Yuirwood, scattered by many fearsome beasts and their summoner, a Red Wizard of Thay. Almost a year later, the group reformed. They are believed to still wander the wilderness east of the Moonsea.

The Company of Pure Hearts: This group has existed for some years now and gained its fame during the Times of Trouble when they traveled with such people as Midnight (now, the goddess Mystra) and Cyric (now, the god of Death, murder, the dead, strife, tyranny and lies). During this time they slain the gods Bhaal and Myrkul. They now operate out of Cormyr where they all have their homes. Over the years some members have left them and new ones have joined them, the newest one is Seamus Baldric a warrior from Tantras. They have gained some powerful enemies and friends during their adventures, some foes are the Zhentarim, the god Cyric himself, the Red Wizard of Thay, the Cult of the Dragon. Some of their allies is Elminster of Shadowdale, the Harpers, the Highking Tristan Kendrick of the Moonsae, and King Azoun himself.

The Nine: This powerful, long-lasting band of adventurers wandered the Realms for over 30 winters. The Nine were said to have maintained a subterranean stronghold east of Waterdeep, on the banks of Unicorn Run. They were led by the mighty mage Laeral, now known for the magical items she created later in her career. The Nine had links to the Harpers and the Lords of Waterdeep, but have not adventured "in public" for many years. They are rumored to be very rich, needing to work only when they please, and hence have largely vanished from public memory, save for Laeral herself.

The Savage Seven: An adventuring band active in the North against giants and goblinkind, the Savage Seven have undertaken many commissions to assassinate this or that orc chieftain, half-orc spy, or giant ruler on behalf of interest parties in Waterdeep. The Savage Seven are renowned for slaying the giant Tyrus of the Peaks near Mirabar.

The Swords of Leilon: Based in the small coastal town of Leilon on the High Road north of Waterdeep, this ragtag band of local toughs has done suprisingly well in a brief career: plundering at least six of the Mage-Tombs in the mountains east of Leilon, slaughtering a colony of lizard-men in the nearby Mere of Dead Men, and guarding a few caravans for merchants in Neverwinter. Not long ago, they lost some of their numbers in a bloody fight with hobgoblins in Ironford, and are spoiling for revenge. They are led by Sir Thurmair.

The Valiant Warriors: One of the longer-lived adventuring groups, this band has had a large and ever-changing roster over the years. Based in Teflamm, they have done much to establish trade routes and keep the wilderlands north and east of the Inner Sea safe for humans, as far as Rashemen´s western borders and beyond Impultur´s northern borders into Damara. Followers of Tymora to a one, the Warriors truly live life dangerously, following the reckless path or "the Lady´s Way."