[b]Name:[/b] Joaquín Santiago

[b]Codename:[/b] N/A

[b]City of Operation:[/b] Due to the nature of his "job", Joaquín usually travels around from place to place. When he is not on the road, he stays in what appears to be a derelict and condemned mansion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a sign next to it emblazoned with "Soon to be replaced by a Starbucks." In actuality this is an illusion to disguise his home from trespassers. 

[centre][u]Appearance[/u] 
[img]http://i.imgur.com/e4OzX1R.jpg[/img][/centre]

[b]Age:[/b] 35

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Superpowers:[/b] [u]Necromancy[/u] - Joaquín has the ability to perceive, communicate with, and sometimes even control the spirits of the deceased. He are also able to repel and run spirits away from an area. As this ability has a side-effect of attracting them, the spirits of the deceased often "visit" Joaquín against his will, and tend to come to him at the most unexpected moment.

[u]Corpse Manipulation[/u] - Joaquín is able to control and manipulate corpses to any degree. He can also hurl corpses at his opponents as a form of attack. This ability does not extend to zombies, vampires, or any other form of undead.

[b]Skills/ Talents:[/b] 
- As a mystical consultant, Joaquín has an extensive knowledge of magical and otherworldly artifacts and concepts.
- Joaquín is also educated in preforming exorcisms and spiritual expulsions.
- Is capable of speaking fluent Spanish as well as English.
- Joaquín used to be in a Mariachi Band in his youth, he prefers not to mention this.

[b]Equipment: [/b]
- Levitating Clothing: The clothing that Joaquín wears allows him to levitate. The clothing itself is very durable and offers the wearer some protection. The clothing can also alter its appearance, allowing it to take other forms such as a trenchcoat or poncho.
Joaquín also possesses a wide array of arcane texts, artifacts, and relics in his home resting in the cabinets and drawers of his mansion.

[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Joaquín's Necromancy often attracts restless spirits that often torment and pester him at the most unexpected moments. Additionally, Joaquín is still a regular person, despite his abilities and can still be killed easily. 

[b]Psyche:[/b] Joaquín Santiago can be described as scholarly and old fashioned. He spends a lot of time in his study, pouring over musty old tomes of magic, and he speaks politely and formally as a result. He is also an older man, less concerned with the hustle and bustle of youth. He has no time for drama. Joaquín could also be considered eccentric. His job is his life, and as such, he spends so much time associating with, or sometimes destroying, undead and otherworldly beings that elements of normal human life escape or perplex him. His unyielding discipline and self-control mean he rarely relaxes and just enjoys life, which makes him kind of a pain to be around for too long. This has strained many of his personal relationships. 

Joaquín considers himself confident, and so often assumes he has most given situations well in hand. He heedlessly strides through dangerous places, self assured that he can handle any threats that should crop up.
Joaquín sometimes seems indifferent and even callous when he ignores the suffering of every day people that other Caught may try to alleviate. This is because he is usually dealing with greater threats, and sometimes has to sacrifice the few to save the many.
Despite what some people may view as harshness, Joaquín is said to be rather compassionate, happy to help those who require mystical needs and assistance.

[b]History:[/b] Joaquín Santiago was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Catholic, First Generation immigrants, Maria and Antonio Santiago. Life growing up was easy enough; he was the average child, as they say. Went to an average school, and generally had an average life growing up. He was a smart child, and got good grades in the American system - never dopping below a 3.555 grade average, no matter the cost. Sports were never his thing.

Fast forward to March 9th, 2015, the day Joaquín was caught out in the White Rain. Unaware of its life changing effects, he continued on his way home. After a week had passed, Joaquín was visited by what appeared to be the spirits of the deceased. They moaned and tormented him, calling for retribution, begging for his help. Joaquín fled his home in fear, the spirits still following him even in the busiest of the Philadelphian streets. Joaquín sought help from his local priest, warning him of his ghastly stalkers. The priest, Father Castillo, revealed himself as a member of a secret society, The Court of the Arcane. Joaquín would have thought the aging clergyman was playing some sick joke if the wailing dead were not following him constantly.

Father Castillo informed him of the truth, that storybook creatures, such as vampires and werewolves were not of myth, but of reality, that every monster under the bed, every dark thing that went bump in the night was as real as the restless souls currently surrounding them. Castillo took Joaquín under his wing, teaching him all he could about his powers - that he could banish and control the spirits that tormented him - and eventually offered him a position in the Court. Joaquín now spends his time as a mystical consultant and exorcist, offering his services to those who need it.

Joaquín is currently in Cleveland, Ohio investigating a possible werewolf attack under the Court's instructions.