You can, however, select the 'Gather Companions' option in character creation to have most companions be in the starting tavern for the first few days. This fee can range from a few coppers to tens of thousands of coin.The starting location of the Companions differ from game to game, and each will change locations at times, so it's best to check the tavern whenever you enter a town. Some of the Companions will require a recruitment fee to join your party. Just as in Mount and Blade: Warband it is possible to collect a number of Companions to help you in your quest.These Companions will form part of your party and will gain experience as you progress in the game.Companions have two benefits over normal troops: they are fully customizable, and will not die, instead getting knocked unconcious.Companions can be found in the located in most.