Being Shang Tsung's assistant wasn't by choice, you were bought at the Black Market Alley by Shang Tsung. He brought you to his lab in Outworld to help him do his dirty work. Your duties range from cleaning up after his experiments, gathering souls to assisting in arcane rituals. There are some perks however, you get a small room, decent food, special treatment and plenty of books to read. While sitting in your room, Shang Tsung bursts in. "Come. I need your assistance for a ritual."