Thomas Kershaw

Thomas Kershaw was a street preforming magician in life.

In death, he became a wraith of the Iron Legion who seeks for the position for Anacreon of Atlanta.

History

Thomas Kershaw has always loved puzzles. He wanted to know how the world worked. When he saw a magician performing on a street corner one day when he was seven years old, he was fascinated. Thomas wanted to understand the craft of illusion, and he spent nearly every waking moment practicing. He was determined to become the next Houdini, and he was getting very good indeed, with a national following and several appearances on local television shows. Touring the country and performing in cocktail bars, he made a modest living. But Thomas (better known in those days as “The Magnificent Kershaw”) didn’t care about the money. He loved what he was doing, and that was enough. Thomas always swore he’d retire, just as soon as he’d done one more trick, but his own drive to perfect his craft prevented him from ever allowing himself to rest. His career ended abruptly when an embolism erupted in his brain.

He's against his Legion's Anacreon, Justin Whately, being his most outspoken opposition. Some even believe that he'd be more worthy of the position than the later.

Image

Thomas is tall and lean, with slicked-back dyed black hair and a waxed mustache. His grey eyes are challenging, defiant. He always appears in a traditional prestidigitator’s outfit: tuxedo, tails, white gloves and cane. When his Shadow is dominant, he also has a top hat and a black rabbit with him.

Character Sheet

References

• WTO: Necropolis: Atlanta, p. 54, 55