Susztam Mar-Shinn

Susztam Mar-Shinn was the Head Student of the Inverted Tower and a user of the Shadow Weave in Szith Morcane.

Description
Uncommonly for a drow, Susztam appeared somewhat plump and seemed almost meek upon cursory inspection. He customarily wore dark shirts of grey and black trousers, Susztam wrapped himself in a spider-web pattern Cloak of arachnida.

Personality
Although appearing less hardened than others of his race, Susztam Mar-Shinn is just as malicious and ambitious as the rest of his kin. Testament to this is his dream of eventually surpassing and taking over from his master, Solom Ned'razak, as archmage of the Inverted Tower.

Abilities
Noted as Solom Ned'razak's best student, Susztam is a skilled illusionist and also a practitioner of the Shadow Weave. Since delving into the secrets of the shadow weave his illusions are empowered by his understanding and noticebly harder to dispel.

History
In 1354 DR, Susztam became the head student of the Inverted Tower under Solom Ned'razak's tutelage. At least until 1372 DR, during the Silence of Lolth and the coup of Szith Morcane by worshippers of Kiaransalee, Susztam mainatined this position through careful preparations against any intruders.