Maggotbreath

Small disclaimer: the ghouls in my campaign are Lovecraftian ghouls. Eaters of the dead. I think they add more to the campaign that way -- and if you're not convinced I can only suggest that you read Delta Green)

He's not quite a ghoul ... yet. Although he looks like one: dishevelled, ugly, bald, pale eyes. His teeth are filed. But, if you are quite civilized in your discourse with him (and he has recently eaten) you might be able to wrangle some secrets from the dead from him.

You see, he is not a ghoul, but he's quite accepted by them. They see him as a messianic figure, and he provides for them (as he can walk in the daylight, and they can not). In exchange they tell him the stories the dead tell them when the ghouls devour their flesh.

The Witch In Your Room

The witch is watching you sleep because ...

1. She is a dream-vampire: to keep her powers she needs to drink one dream per night.
2. She needs your breath to build her familiar.
3. She has stolen the skin of your wife ages ago.
4. She met you around  Sirius while you were dancing with the planets. She is here to consume your marriage so she can give birth Them-Who-Come-From-Beyond.
5.  She is searching your dreams for the true form of Leviathan. She doesn't know why your dreams contain her; she only knows they do.
6. You look like the adult version of her child; the one she sold ages ago to the devil in exchange for her powers. She misses you.

The Court Of The Earl of Kent, 1600

... in my campaign world, of course.

Christopher Gray, The Earl of Kent

Christopher is thirty, looks forty and acts like he's twelve. Big bellied, very jovial and balding, he's the life of the party. He is, however, a very crappy leader. Most of his decisions have been suggested by the countess or the court wizard. He doesn't really care about anything except the occasional hunt.

Elizabeth Burrow, Countess of Kent

Looking like a bored housewife with a lot of time on her hands, Elizabeth spends most of her day taking care of Agnes. Going against tradition of having someone raise her kid for her, she is not very popular with the other courtiers. She currently has a secret liason with Leoric, who she knows from the London court from way back when she was a simple princess and he a simple apprentice.

Agnes Burrow, Lady of Kent

Lady Agnes is eight years old and already has been kidnapped three times. This, of course, traumatised her, and she doesn't really like to speak to anyone except her mother. She's a very small, frail child, with long blonde hair. The countess is currently corresponding with her majesty the queen and Merlin, the head wizard to see if Agnes could be made into a wizard's apprentice. Needless to say, this is highly unusual as she is both too young and female. However, she also is very smart and has already taken some off-the-record lessons with Leoric and she shows some aptitude.

Leoric, Court Wizard

Former apprentice of Merlin. Is suprisingly young for a wizard, but still has a lot of learning to do. Came here from the court of London after he finished his apprenticeship and ended up the court magician, as wizards are wont to do. He rather likes his new position; he gets to screw around with the countess, doesn't have any real responsibilities and is rather fond of Lady Agnes, and he gets to boss people around. He is currently in charge of "extra-courtly relationships" (i.e. adventuring parties) and he rather likes that.