An eldritch horror disguised as a human author. He publishes books about monsters, trying to put these horrors in ways humans understand, but most see his books as fiction. Hides his identity as a monster. Sickly pale. Long, curly, swampy-black hair. Dull eyes. Glasses. Black eyes. Early 20th century. Water eldritch horror. Can cast powerful spells. Calm. Level-headed. Gravelly voice. Few words. Sociable but doesn't get out much. Intelligent. Caring. Curious. Scholar. Well-spoken. Polite.