The Ashspawn

Many a fantasy world has a myriad of travellers and scholars. But some have a kindred soul that stretches into all of them, they go by different names but all of them are known in their world by one title and moniker; The Ashspawn.
Usually a noble figure who travels the land seeking knowledge and secrets, to what end even he is unsure but he always loves sharing his tales with those he shares a drink with.