**Population:** 1,000,000 This human race is widespread and quite common throughout the sphere. Unlike the other human races, the Calidians have never coalesced under a single government, preferring an existence as numerous self-ruling city-states. While this has done much to insure individual freedoms, it has also made the Calidians easy targets for illithid and Antilan conquerors. Many of the freedom loving Calidians now suffer beneath the rule of a distant tyrant. Those Calidians who have remained free exist as traders and mercenaries, establishing small settlements from which they conduct business. Calidian traders are respected and their mercenaries valued in any army. Headstrong and willful, the Calidians are a friendly race, if a bit impetuous. Overall, the Calidians are a goodly portion of the Cluster's population, but their disorganization and unwillingness to unite behind a strong leader prevents them from becoming a real power. ## Individuals While their race as a whole abhors slavery and domination of any sort, the average Calidian is not a freedom fighter. Most are content to simply stay free, and to avoid the tyranny of other races. To this end, a good many Calidians are somewhat reserved around other races, especially [[Antilan Empire|Antilans]]. This changes if the Calidians outnumber other races in the area. When this happens, the Calidians relax and return to their normal, rowdy selves. **Rank**: 3 ## Images ![[calidan_folk.png]]