Alus AerumAlus has always been the dutiful daughter of Aurto Aerum, managing the family business with precision and ruthlessness. But behind her composed exterior lies a dark secret: Alus has made a pact with an otherworldly being, gaining magical powers in exchange for her soul. She uses her powers to manipulate those around her, always looking for ways to expand the family’s wealth and power.

Growing up, Alus was always the responsible one in the Aerum household. While her younger sister Annis spent her days dreaming of adventure or visiting High Temple, Alus dedicated herself to learning the ins and outs of the family business.

As she got older, Alus began to realize that there were limits to what the Aerum family could accomplish with their current resources. She made a pact with a powerful being from another plane, gaining access to magical abilities that would allow her to manipulate people and situations to her advantage.

With her newfound powers, Alus has become even more effective at managing the family’s gold-trading operations, but her ambition knows no bounds. She will stop at nothing to secure her family’s position as the most powerful merchants in Aranthaes.

Alus Aerum

Medium Humanoid (Human, Warlock: Level 5), Lawful Evil

Armor Class: 13 (Dexterity + fine clothing, mage armor if cast)
Hit Points: 36 (5d8+10)
Speed: 30ft.
STR
10 (0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
10 (0)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws: Wisdom +3, Charisma +7
Skills: Arcana +7, Deception +7, Insight +3, Intimidation +7, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances: Psychic (pact boon)
Condition Immunities: Charmed (while concentrating on a spell)
Senses: Passive Perception 10
Languages: Common, Infernal
Challenge: 4 Prof Bonus: +3
Actions

Eldritch Blast (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10+4) force damage.
Wand of Magic Missiles. Fires 3 glowing darts of force (1d4+1 each), automatically hitting. Usable 7 charges/day.
Spellcasting. Alus is a 5th-level warlock (Charisma +7 to hit, spell save DC 15). She has 2 spell slots (3rd level).
Cantrips: Eldritch Blast, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
1st–3rd Level (2 slots): Charm Person, Armor of Agathys, Counterspell, Dispel Magic, Hypnotic Pattern, Suggestion
Invocations. Agonizing Blast (add CHA to Eldritch Blast damage), Mask of Many Faces (cast Disguise Self at will).

Equipment

Wand of Magic Missiles, Fine clothing, Spellbook, Pouch with 80 gold pieces

Note: Nothing is set in stone, these are only suggested and partial details because Aranthaen characters are simply canvases for DMs to make their own!