Acheryx
A stygian owl in the mortal world, a spirit guide to the souls of dead men and women in the ethereal lumen. Acheryx will advise, assist, and guide the soul of the human he has chosen through life, and the trials of death. Success in such trials will determine his human’s eligibility to be recycled through the mortal realm with mental and physical upgrades. Subsequent victories in death’s trials entail further perks upon reincarnation–many cycles nearly always ensure a spirit and body capable of great influence upon the world.
While spirit guides are able to craft for themselves nearly any form they wish–however Acheryx prefers a beast and anthropomorphic form in addition to his corporeal owl body while assisting his human in the afterlife.