Callus Black

Callus is a half-Elf Cleric who worships Tyr, under the War Domain. He has been travelling with the IKP since their beginning, with his trusty warhammer in tow. Callus typically uses this weapon in combat to brutally annihilate his foes, preferring this straightforward approach to finicky Cleric magic. Callus has black hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. At 6'5", he is the tallest member of the IKP. Callus is, some would say, a mysterious character; others might say he isn't a character at all.

## Personality

Callus is a taciturn and intimidating figure. Like his namesake, he can be callous and aggressive to those not in his inner circle, and his stoicism can lead to anti-social behaviour. Above all, Callus is a reserved and private person, and few—if any—are privy to his actual thoughts. At his best Callus is contemplative and serene, avoiding the fanatical sanctimony that many Clerics fall prey to. Callus despises high-minded treachery, and sees complicated interpersonal projects as useless in the extreme; Callus attacks his enemies, and protects his allies.

## History

Out of all the IKP, Callus' backstory is the most closely guarded. He apparently popped into existence upon meeting the IKP, and admits to no past connections, to either people or places. What is known is that Callus lived as a solitary hermit for some interminable period of time before meeting the IKP, and that this lifestyle is perhaps indicative of Tyr worship. How Callus came to live a life of religious solitude, and why he chose to then become an adventurer, is unknown.

## Relationships

* Callus is allied with the IKP, though his personal feelings towards any single member are unknown.

## Trivia

* Callus' current warhammer is named "Dobby's Revenge."

## Inventory

* **"Dobby's Vengeance"** (Warhammer). A warhammer styled so that each end looks like an old-fashioned clothing iron. The user can take a bonus action and speak this item's command word. Once spoken, this item heats up to the point of being red hot. This effect lasts for one minute. Any creature hit by an attack from this weapon while it is heated takes an additional 1d8 fire damage. This feature can be used once per day. Bought at Wishbone, by Callus.
* **Selune's Talisman**. A smooth shard of sea glass, carefully etched with the symbol of Selune (a pair of eyes surrounded by seven stars). Each shard has been strung with a short length of twine, as if it could be attached to a bag or charm bracelet. Planchette sends the talismans to Nyx in a letter, who then shares them with Faetra, Callus, and Krumgrum.
* **MMSS Field Research Journal**. A large, magical tome enchanted by Lazlow. The leather binding is emblazoned across the front with the emblem of the MMSS, which is a simple Spirograph made up of three ovoids. Lazlow gifts one to each of the members of the IKP; the journals automatically record data about whatever plane the user is in.
* **Stone of Very Far Speech**. A green, tear-drop shaped opalescent stone. The outline of a fern has been carved onto the face, and it hangs on a simple leather string. Fernwei gifts one to each of the members of the IKP; she enchanted them to work across different planes of existence. They have been attuned to the frequency of Fernwei and Lazlow's stones.
* **Spyglass**. A large spyglass carried by Caleb White. Looted by Callus.
* **Dorian's Gray Paints.** A series of gray-shade paints in a fine oak case; it has an unknown aristocrat's insignia carved into the top of each paint pot. Once per day, over the course of 1d6 hours, the owner may paint a self portrait. All of their status effects are transferred to the painting, leaving them cured and fully healed of all damage.