Shriker; leader and founder of The Black Paw. He's by far the most feared man in the nation of Salvatica. Only his first recruit, and second in command; The Aquammal Selkie, knows his true identity, or why he began his crusade against Salvatica's Monarchy, but the entire nation knows well the threat he and his Black Paw pose to their beloved leader and his family. It's said that Shriker can kill with a word, and to even view him from afar heralds the death of a family member.

Here's a first look at one of the main characters of The Black Paw; Shriker! He's named after the Black Dogs of myth, rumored to serve as signs of coming disaster, death, and loss. This is the Final character design artwork by . If you'd like to see the evolution of this character from original concept to the final image you see here, visit the gleamingscythe.com blog!