Kairos Depthfinder
NereidsExplorer and Cartographer
Identity
- Residence
- The Explorer's Lodge, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered and scarred with scales faded from years of exposure to deep-water pressure. His eyes have adapted to see in near-total darkness, giving them an unsettling quality. • Clothing: Wears practical exploration gear reinforced for deep diving, covered in patches from various expeditions. • Distinguishing Marks: His body is covered in scars from encounters with deep-sea creatures; wears a compass that always points toward unexplored territory.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from his family who consider him irresponsible; has never married despite several proposals.
- Allies - Fellow explorers who share his passion; scholars who fund his work; sailors who transport him to distant waters.
- Rivals - Competing explorers who want to claim his discoveries; creatures whose territories he's mapped; creditors he owes money.
Personality
- Traits: Adventurous, obsessive, surprisingly scholarly, reckless with his own safety
- Mannerisms: Constantly sketches maps on any available surface; talks about places he's explored as if describing old friends.
- Voice: Rough from breathing compressed air, with an excited quality when discussing unexplored regions.
Backstory
Kairos has mapped more of the ocean floor than any living Nereid. He discovered three new species, charted the Shimmering Depths, and survived encounters that should have killed him. He spends every coin he earns on the next expedition.
Daily Life
Kairos spends his time planning expeditions, studying maps, and seeking funding. When he has money, he disappears for months at a time. When he returns, he spends weeks documenting his findings.
Story Hooks
- 1 Kairos needs a skilled team to help him explore a newly discovered trench that previous expeditions never returned from.
- 2 He's being hunted by something he awakened in the deep and needs protection while he prepares for a return expedition.
Narrative Value
Source of maps and exploration knowledge; quest giver for expedition missions; guide to dangerous territories. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════