Eberron: The Continent of Khorvaire

A tall, striking cambion with crimson skin and sharp, angular features. His hair is a cascade of dark flames, and his eyes glow with an otherworldly fire. He dresses in elegant, tailored clothing adorned with intricate patterns that hint at his infernal heritage, often accompanied by a silver quill that he uses to draft his contracts.

Cunning, manipulative, and charming, Raphael Vael thrives on the power he wields over others, often finding amusement in their struggles and desires. He is a master of deception, always calculating his next move in the intricate game of power.

In the bustling metropolis of Sharn, nestled within the towering spires and shadowy undercity, resides Raphael Vael, a charismatic and dangerously alluring cambion. He operates within the intricate web of Khorvairian society, his 'House of Hope' a lavishly appointed establishment rumored to exist within a manifest zone tied to the plane of Fernia, the Sea of Fire. A master of infernal contracts, his elegant quill etches pacts that bind souls to his service in exchange for power, knowledge, or the fulfillment of their deepest desires. Whispers circulate among the city's elite, detailing the seemingly miraculous boons granted by Vael, but always with a hidden, and often devastating, price. His lineage traces back to a potent fire spirit bound to the plane of Fernia, granting him a unique connection to the elemental forces of creation and destruction. He holds a significant, albeit clandestine, position within the infernal hierarchy that subtly influences the ebb and flow of power within the Five Nations. His cunning and manipulative nature are legendary, honed over centuries of navigating the treacherous currents of planar politics and the mortal realm. He finds particular amusement in weaving his influence into the dragonmarked houses, subtly altering their destinies through carefully crafted bargains. His presence in Khorvaire is a constant source of both fascination and dread, as he is a master of disguise and deception, often appearing as a charming noble or a learned scholar, seamlessly blending into the highest echelons of society. He maintains a network of informants and agents, their eyes and ears extending into every corner of the continent, allowing him to anticipate and manipulate events with chilling precision. His ultimate goal remains shrouded in mystery, but it is clear that he seeks to amass power and influence, perhaps to tip the balance of the ongoing cold war, or even to unlock the secrets of the Prophecy itself, using his infernal contracts as the keys to his grand design.