Crassus Hlaalu

Crassus "Crab Man" Hlaalu

• Name: Crassus Hlaalu
• Race: Half-Elf
• Age: 37
• Homeland: Helvettia
• Profession: Sailor

Crassus Hlaalu was the unwanted get of a night of passion between an elven sailor and a human whore in the port town of... From an early age he began working harbourside jobs to get by, eventually earning a place aboard the Helvettian merchant vessel, The Exploit, captained by a man named Andromicus.

During his time on the Exploit, he discovered a talent for manipulating the wind and waves to the ship's benefit. By using these abilities, he swiftly earned his way up to the position of Navigator and Weather Wizard of the Exploit, aiding her to greater fortune by avoiding inclement conditions and creating more favourable ones of their own. Determined to earn his fortunes in order to own his own ship some day, Crassus set ashore from the Exploit at the port of Myste-Hass, following his dream and tales of adventure and unclaimed plunder on the new continent.

In the very short time since his arrival in Myste-Hass, Crassus found himself swept along to the meeting of adventurers at the Tower of Dariss where discussion was had as to feasible methods to recapture the city from the forces that currently laid claim to it. He proposed an amphibious assault on the Southern Docks to distract enemy forces away from the other areas of the city. This idea formed the backbone of what later became known as Operation Pincer. Following the successful completion of the operation, he felt at least one small step closer to his goal. His name had become known amongst the adventurers of Myste-Hass, and the commandeered Dead Man's Raft lies beached and at anchor at the mouth of the estuary. While another also hopes to claim the vessel, he is hopeful that he can acquire a crew and claim her for himself. As the Helvettians say, "Facta Non Verba" - Deeds, not words.