Felonius Gist's Statues actually are a group of five petrified mercenaries.
Background[]
Some years ago, the mage Degrodel hired a mercenary for an assault on the home of Ramazith, another mage living in Baldur's Gate. Vail, which was his name, put together a small band, consisting of himself and three fighters – Achen Dell, Cailan and Rance – and the conjurer Faizah Tin, with Cailan and Achen being new to the group. It was said that their target would be evil and only worthy of death. Unfortunately for the five, Ramazith was able to defend his tower with a basilisk he had under his control by using to his advantage that creature's terrifying ability to turn flesh to stone. All of them were petrified and later sold by the diabolical mage to Felonius Gist as art objects. It was not until Degrodel who, upon learning of an item of power in the alleged possession of one of the group and coercing another group of skilled adventurers to retrieve this item, that hope might arrive for them to be relieved from their terrible state.[1][2][3][4]
Searching for Balduran's Helmet[]
During the course of this quest, or by breaking into Felonius Gist's home prior to acquiring the quest, the statues might be revived by Gorion's Ward and party if they possess the necessary scrolls. After being unpetrified, the mercenaries fate depends on the dialogue options chosen during the inquiry with Vail. However, depending on the dialogue options chosen when speaking with Achen Dell, he may or may not stick around if you speak to him before talking to Vail.
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