Neso Depthwalker
NereidsDeep Sea Explorer
"The deep is not empty. It is full of wonders and horrors that the shallow world cannot imagine.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Explorer's Lodge, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered with scales adapted to extreme pressure. His eyes have adapted to see in near-total darkness. • Clothing: Wears specialized gear designed for extreme depths, with numerous instruments and tools. • Distinguishing Marks: His body bears scars from deep-sea creatures; wears artifacts from his deepest dives.
Relationships
- Allies - Fellow explorers; scientists who study his findings; sponsors who fund his expeditions.
- Rivals - Competing explorers; creatures of the deep; his own physical limits.
Personality
- Traits: Adventurous, obsessive, surprisingly scholarly, reckless with his own safety
- Mannerisms: Speaks of the deep with reverence; checks pressure gauges constantly; seems uncomfortable in shallow waters.
- Voice: Rough from breathing compressed air, with an excited quality when discussing the deep.
Backstory
Neso has dived deeper than any living Nereid, exploring trenches and abysses that others fear. He's discovered new species, mapped uncharted territories, and survived encounters that should have killed him. The deep calls to him.
Daily Life
Neso spends his time preparing for expeditions, studying deep-sea phenomena, and seeking funding for his next dive. When he has resources, he disappears into the depths for weeks.
Secret
He's discovered something in the deepest trench that he's told no one about, and it's been haunting his dreams.
Story Hooks
- 1 Neso needs a skilled team to help him explore a newly discovered trench that no one has returned from.
- 2 He's seeking help dealing with nightmares and visions from something he encountered in the deep.
Narrative Value
Source of deep-sea knowledge; quest giver for exploration missions; guide to dangerous depths. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════