Yrael, the Eighth Bright Shiner

"Death often puts a damper on things, when you've still got plans," Yrael admits, grinning at the next float coming along the parade way. A band plays the blues while a woman in a deep blue dress croons soulfully to the crowd about how the world has done her wrong.

"I'm sure there are entities in the bar whose skills would be of use to you in resurrecting your friend," he says, shrugging slightly. "But if you're not interested in waiting on them, convincing them, or paying their prices, you could always cultivate the skill yourself."