Palaemon Shellward
NereidsSecurity Consultant
"Security is not about weapons or walls. It is about anticipating the threat before it materializes.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Security District, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Alert and fit with scales of deep gray that blend into shadows. His eyes are constantly scanning for threats. • Clothing: Wears practical gear designed for movement and concealment, with numerous hidden compartments. • Distinguishing Marks: His body bears scars from various security incidents; wears a ring for each major contract he's completed.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from his family who didn't approve of his career choice; has no spouse or children.
- Allies - Grateful clients; fellow security professionals; informants who provide threat intelligence.
- Rivals - Criminals he's thwarted; competing security firms; clients who ignore his advice.
Personality
- Traits: Paranoid, professional, surprisingly honorable, deeply committed to his clients' safety
- Mannerisms: Checks exits constantly; positions himself to see entrances; speaks in security terminology.
- Voice: Low and careful, with a tendency to pause before answering questions.
Backstory
Palaemon was a guardian who left the service to start his own security business. He's protected merchants, nobles, and even royalty from threats. He's never lost a client, a record he maintains with obsessive dedication.
Daily Life
Palaemon assesses security risks, designs protection systems, and personally guards high-value clients. He trains security personnel and investigates security breaches.
Story Hooks
- 1 Palaemon needs help investigating a security breach that his team couldn't prevent.
- 2 He's seeking trustworthy individuals to help him break free from the criminal organization controlling him.
Narrative Value
Source of security expertise; quest giver for investigation missions; morally complex ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════