Eldrous Pith

Basic Information

• Name: Eldrous Pith
• Race: High Elf
• Class: Wizard (Necromancer)
• Role: Agent of the Ghoul Lord

Physical Appearance

• General Description: Eldrous Pith is a tall and slender High Elf, his angular facial features giving him a regal and ethereal presence. His long, silver hair cascades down his back, often tucked behind his pointed ears. Piercing pale blue eyes seem to glow faintly, reflecting his connection to necromantic energy.
• Distinctive Features: Eldrous wears ornate black and deep purple robes adorned with glowing runes that pulse softly with magic. A crystal-topped staff, intricately carved with necromantic symbols, is always in his hand. His complexion is unnaturally pale, hinting at the toll of his necromantic pursuits.

Personality Overview

• Key Traits: Eldrous is calm, calculating, and unwaveringly dedicated to the tenets of the Ghoul Lord. He believes in the protection of undead from exploitation and sees his necromantic powers as a means to enforce this divine mission. While methodical and logical, he occasionally struggles with the ethical dilemmas of his work.
• Behavior in the Party: Eldrous serves as an advisor and occasional ally. He provides knowledge on necromantic threats and aids in combating misuse of undead forces. However, his stern demeanor and strict adherence to the Ghoul Lord’s principles can cause tension with party members.
• Role in Group Dynamics: Eldrous is a valuable source of information and magical support, particularly in dealing with undead or necromantic adversaries. His perspective challenges the party’s views on morality and the nature of undeath.

Backstory Highlights

• Where They’re From: Eldrous hails from the ancient Kingdom of Lithandel, a hub of arcane learning. He was once a prodigious student of traditional magic before turning to Necromancy to better understand life, death, and undeath.
• Key Life Events:
  • After years of study, Eldrous became disillusioned with conventional magical institutions, which he viewed as narrow-minded. This led him to embrace the teachings of the Ghoul Lord.
  • He forged a pact with the Ghoul Lord, dedicating his life to protecting the undead and punishing those who exploit them for personal gain.
  • Over the centuries, Eldrous has become a feared and respected figure, both for his vast knowledge of necromancy and his unyielding commitment to his divine mission.
• How They Came to Power: Through his deep understanding of necromantic magic and unwavering faith in the Ghoul Lord, Eldrous earned a prominent position as the deity’s agent, acting as both enforcer and emissary.

Notable Reputation

• What Others Say About Them: Eldrous walks a fine line between life and death, but his intentions are clear. You may not agree with him, but you’ll never question his devotion.
• Strengths as Seen by Others: A master of necromantic magic and an unrelenting force against those who misuse undeath, Eldrous is feared by necromancers and liches alike.
• Weaknesses as Seen by Others: His rigid adherence to the Ghoul Lord’s tenets can make him inflexible, and his association with necromancy often causes mistrust.