Sleem

Sleem was a legendary advocate of Letherii law based in Letheras.
He was tall and thin with an elongated, hairless head and small ears. A skin ailment resembling the cracked scale pattern of an alligator hatchling's belly covered most of his forehead and his left cheek down to the jaw. Ointments existed to cure his condition, but he found the reptilian dermatosis complemented his reputation and his cold, and lifeless eyes with their languid stare.Reaper's Gale, Chapter 18, US HC p.541-542
He wore a dark green cloak with a high collar that flared out like a snake's hood that, along with his tendency to hunch his shoulders, emphasised his reptilian features. He tried hard to make his voice sound sibilant from his lipless mouth, but it only came across as awkward and wavering, and disappeared altogether when stressed. When he folded his hands they made sinuous and "vaguely disreputable" motions.Reaper's Gale, Chapter 18, US HC p.541-542/544
Sleem charged by the word, and since he became loquacious when nervous, his fees naturally increased when under pressure. He despised discombobulation.
He carried a bulging purse.Reaper's Gale, Chapter 18, US HC p.545
==In Reaper's Gale==
Sleem worked as Bugg's advocate for his business dealings. As Bugg and Tehol Beddict's scheme to ruin the Letherii Empire's economy neared its climax, Bugg requested the advocate approach one of his financiers to request a loan with which he could pay off a portion of the interest on a previous loan, which in itself had been used to pay off a portion of another loan. Sleem was puzzled by the request and began to reconsider his failure to acquire his payment from Bugg upfront. The increasing panic of Bugg's financiers had forced the advocate to hire bodyguards.Reaper's Gale, Chapter 18, US HC p.543-544
When he forced Bugg to reveal the total sum of his wealth to be two Docks, Sleem concluded the manservant was insane. He demanded Bugg hand over the two coins, and went off to inform Bugg's financiers of his insolvency so that he could offer his legal services for their lawsuits over Bugg's assets. He quickly concluded that Bugg was the one responsible for the Empire's impending market collapse and contemplated stabbing him but for the lack of a knife. After Sleem departed, Bugg went to warn Tehol and plan his own disappearance.Reaper's Gale, Chapter 18, US HC p.544-546
==Notes and references==
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