# Specialists

Specialists are characters that slot into certain buildings and modify stats.

## Overview

- **Sources:** Obtained via quests, events, or trade
- **Effects:** Can include +productivity, -workforce, -maintenance, area effects
- **Slot Type:** Buildings have specialist slots that accept specific categories

## Known Specialists

- [Lepidius Exoratus, Polylithologe](./lepidius-exoratus-polylithologe.md) - Epic, Civil Society category, +1.5 prestige area effect for Mineral Quarries
- [Uiscarix, Hygiean Fishmonger](./uiscarix.md) - Epic, Finance category, +1.5 income area effect for fisheries

## Common Effect Types

| Effect Type | Example Value | Description |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Productivity | +25% | Increases production output |
| Workforce | -25% | Reduces worker requirements |
| Maintenance | -66% | Reduces gold upkeep |
| Income Area Effect | +1.5 | Bonus income for buildings in radius |

## Usage Tips

- **Placement matters:** Area effects only apply to buildings within radius
- **Stack rules:** Some specialists may have stacking limitations
- **Building match:** Ensure specialist is compatible with target building