Marquis du Corbeau

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Personal Information
Real Name: Charles Arkam, Marquis du Corbeau (possibly).

Aliases: Thaniel Essex.

Identity: In dispute, the Marquis du Corbeau is an enigmatic figure; although, he is known by many across many worlds, none are certain of his exact status. The Marquis prefers it this way.

Citizenship: In dispute.

Place of Birth: In dispute.

Occupation: Aristocrat, advisor/counselor, traveler.

Relations (known): None known.

Allies: Bruinen, vizier; Mortimer, valet.

Height: 1.8 meters (5' 11")

Weight: 165 pounds.

Hair: Raven with hints of "salt & pepper" at the temples.

Eyes: Hazel.

Race, Gender & Orientation: Human, but in dispute. Male. Homosexual.

Statistics & Attributes:

 * Combat: Master level; usually extracting himself from physical skirmishes, the Marquis du Corbeau has demonstrated himself a master unarmed combatant.
 * Durability: Masterlevel; the Marquis du Corbeau has exceptional physical durability, stamina and constitution at minimum.
 * Intelligence: Ascendant; the Marquis du Corbeau is a brilliant strategist and his deductive reasoning and attention to detail is phenomenal.
 * Speed: Master level, the Marquis du Corbeau is able to move more quickly than a human should, giving greater strength to his mysterious persona.
 * Strength: Master level, the Marquis du Corbeau has displayed feats of strength beyond normal humanity, lifting large men off the ground single-handedly.

History
Any facts known about the Marquis du Corbeau are verily given to dispute, the Marquis, himself, is not one to elaborate upon himself or his history, giving non-conflicting yet simple, enigmatic answers to questions and conversation on his past. He is held in high esteem, a congenial and generous gentleman of means, by most whom he encounters and engages; but, no one has ever pinned down any certainties about him -- very Doctor Whovian.

Powers

 * Supernatural Influence
 * The Marquis du Corbeau, as his history, has enigmatic power; however, he demonstrates the uncanny ability to perform feats of mysticism/magic (among others) that prove more than formidable in every situation.

Abilities

 * Multilingual

Artifacts, Relics & Objects of Power

 * Ophidian Rod
 * Appearing as a normal walking stick, or gentleman's cane, the Ophidian Rod when engaged writhes with esoteric power invoking a serpentine imagery; as it's master, the rod has supernatural influence. The Ophidian Rod may be either an extension of the Marquis du Corbeau's power, or act as a focus thereof; as most aspects of the Marquis, it is a question without an answer.

Trivia

 * Is known to "collect" paramours on his travels.