Monsanto was born the 7th son of a wealthy Chelaxian noble. After his older brothers failed to achieve notoriety on a variety of careers and scholarly pursuits, only one career path was left available: the church of Asmodeus.
Monsanto was welcomed into the church and quickly excelled at adjucating laws. He ascended the church hierarchy to barrister, and finally earned a place among the diplomatic court. It was in this role that he found himself enforcing a contract between the church and a young Absolomian lord. Although tensions between Cheliax and Absalom run high, he was allowed into the city and confronted the oathbreaker. A scuffle ensued, and the young lord's soul was sent to hell.
Monsanto found himself quickly arrested, and tried. Although he believed himself on the right side of the law- the death was a clear case of self defense- the court ruled against him unfairly. He keeps his faith in Asmodeus and believes the rule of his law will bring opportunity for freedom.
