Dr. Viktor Gruesome

Dr. Gruesome is fondly refered to as the Necromancer. He is the world's foremost expert in death and resurrection. He is a skilled artificer and has some skills with magic. The creatures he resurrects are known as Husks, and he seems to be able to control them if their will is weak enough. Dr. Gruesome  collects the genetics of creatures and can infuse them with his own to give himself biological boosts and mutations.

Dr. Gruesome lives on an island on the southwestern corner of Markov. He once tried to invade Rodaal with a husk army. He was unsuccessful when Kultarr lead an army of dragonborn against him. As punishment he was banished to an island prison. Ironically, he was vital to the resurrection of Kultarr. Currently he is working with Andreco and Kali'Tas to revive the Lae'Well and Ice Titans.

Origins
Dr. Gruesome's birthplace is unknown. He has said in the past that he was raised in Madara, spending his childhood exploring the vast catacombs in the city. His schooling took place at the Rodaal Mage College and The Ascension. It is not known what caused him to turn to the darkness, but he has been mad for quite some time.

Husks and the Husk Infestation
Dr. Gruesome is referred to by many as The Necromancer. This is mainly due to his husks, inventions he has made to give life to dead bodies. The process of becoming a husk is very traumatic. Only the strongest of wills can keep their sanity or even their lives. When someone is converted to a husk they become equal parts machine to biology. There is an increase in strength and durability, but your mind suffers greatly.

Dr. Gruesome's experimentation has become out of control at a few points in history. The largest happening of husk malfunction occurred when a group of husks all lost control in Rodaal. They went on a rampage through the streets, killing many citizens of the city before being put down by Kultarr and the dragonborn army.

Reviving Kultarr
Dr. Gruesome revived the High King Kultarr to start his second reign. The dragonborn general Rodaal sent a party to retrieve him while he fought off the incoming human armies to Daarkan. The Necromancer agreed to help and was successful in reviving the High King. Kultarr is fighting off the symptoms of being a husk better than anyone else ever has. He seems to have not been affected at all.

Kali'Tas and the Lae'Well
Recently, the Korre have reopened the gate to Lae'Well. While exploring the city they encounter Kali'Tas, a Lae'Well lich who has preserved the genetics of his people. Kali'Tas and the Necromancer are currently working together to resurrect the Lae'Well people.