Spellcasting. Prisoner 237 is a 5th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light*, message*, prestidigitation, shocking grasp (see "Actions" below)
1st level (4 slots): mage armor*, shield, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock*, detect thoughts*, suggestion*
3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt*
*Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.
Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit (with advantage on the attack if the target is wearing armor made of metal), reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit:9 (2d8) lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
Vaelish Gant, Prisoner 237 within the walls of Revel's End, is a member of the Arcane Brotherhood who first engaged in criminal activity by insinuating himself into the trade network of Ten-Towns. He hoped that his work would help the Arcane Brotherhood gain control of the region. A few years ago, shortly after his arrival in Ten-Towns, Gant established a protection racket in Bryn Shander and tried to turn the town against its speaker, Duvessa Shane, with the goal of supplanting her. He also…