The penitent Deogracias is an inhabitant of Cvstodia, the self-proclaimed witness to and narrator of the acts of the Miracle, claiming such is his penance. He guides the Penitent One throughout the game.
He is a towering figure, much taller than the Penitent One, even while kneeling. His body is bound in heavy ropes, and he wears a mask of knotted rope in a spiral over his green, pointed hood. He is often seen kneeling while carrying a large scroll. When not kneeling and facing the player, his knees can be seen to have been worn bloody from the act of kneeling.
Relevant item descriptions indicate that he was once a scribe, but left his abbey in order to be a "true witness to the works of the Miracle." The description continues to say that he left with the intention to continue writing, which may provide an explanation as to why he is frequently seen carrying a scroll. He seems to have a wealth of knowledge regarding Cvstodia's history and the Miracle.