Soneste Otänsin is a human inquisitive in Sharn, Breland and is the main character in the Darkwood Mask novel. She was originally of Starilaskur, her father and mother both serving in the Brelish military. She now works at Investigative Services, the inquisitive agency of the half-orc, Thuranne d'Velderan, in Middle Menthis. She has psionic abilities, taught to her by the kalashtar, Veshtalan, which she uses to aid her investigations.