Malakar Korvinn

Background
An unassuming young man with a penetrating stare, Malakar has been serving as an Inquisitor in the church of Albrecht for some time. Generally calm and even-tempered, Malakar rarely if ever appears angry or unnerved. Suspicious by nature, only a few people have gained Malakar's confidence. To him, most humanoids are self-centered, close-minded individuals--too quick to judge and too quick to blame others for their own failings. Of course, few trust Malakar as well. Questioning one's own colleagues does not make one popular.

Having already uncovered a small conspiracy within the church itself, the leaders of the church knew that Malakar's talent for noticing the smallest details that were out of place would come in handy in the Ghostwood. Unsavory characters of all sort would no doubt be teeming in the Ghostwood, looking for opportunities ply their trade all whist hiding amongst the bustle. It wouldn't be too surprising either, if at least a few of the officials sent Malakar far away lest Malakar turn his scrutinizing glare toward them.

Malakar's task in the Ghostwood is simple: protect the diplomats from the Free Kingdoms while the talks with the Elves take place. Of course, it's never as simple as it sounds. The elves cannot be trusted, and certainly the Cult of Bascaron would try to disrupt the meeting, hoping to plunge the nations into bloody war. However, Malakar is optimistic about the mission. He is well trained in warfare, and combines swordplay, divine magic and a smattering of arcane magic into a devastating whole.

Secret Background
Only a few people know that Malakar is actually not a human at all. He is actually a Lycanthrope who has been living amongst humans all his life. At a young age, he witnessed the Cult of Bascaron attack his village, killing his entire family as far as he knew. He now spends his days rooting out the cult where ever they may be hidden, not resting until he destroys them all. The irony of hunting shapeshifters while being one himself is not lost upon Malakar, but he hopes that through his efforts, he can demonstrate to others that not all Lycanthropes are evil, and that the true threat to humans is the Cult of Bascaron.

Appearance
Malakar certainly wouldn't stand out in a crowd of people, and that's how he likes it. He appears to be about six feet tall with matted dark hair. He is currently wearing a beat-up suit of Splint Mail, hoping to look like the rest of mercenaries hired to guard the meeting. He is however, carrying a greatsword of exceptional quality, though most of the time it remains sheathed in a plain scabbard strapped to his back. A light mace dangles from his waist as a backup weapon, and he seems to be wearing a pair of fairly menacing spiked gauntlets. His holy symbol--that of a golden dragon usually remains hidden tucked behind his armor.

Mechanics
Race is Lycanthrope with Bear as the chosen animal
Alignment is Lawful Good
Cleric of Albrecht 3/Church Inquisitor 1
Domains are War, Inquisition and Divine Magician (from CM)
Using the alternate class feature in UA to get Smite Evil/Aura of Courage instead of turning