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Marlus is a member of the Order of the Gorgon. He is not wizard, engineer, or magewright, but serves a higher purpose. He refers to himself as "a numbers man." He handles financials for the organization, setting the budget, managing inventory, and always looking for the next big thing to invest in. He's been in this position for a decade, and he's gotten very good at it.