Ser Bartus Grimtower

Overview
A loyal follower who's stood at Bruicksture's side for most of her career as a general, he is the former lord of Grimtower and a devoted noble of the dead nation. An old man with no heirs, no family, and few friends, he is tirelessly devoted to Gentaria's memory and returning her to her former glory.

A tired shell of the determined, courteous noble he once was, Grimtower lacks any form of remaining combative skill. He is, however, widely educated on the history and culture of his homeland, and is valuable as a walking encyclopedia when his mind is fully present.

The instigator of a failed coup within the Ember Sentinels in 5E 579, he attempted to assault and slay Vistra Bruicksture after uncovering her dealings with Ul-Gotosh. After devastating him in single combat, Bruicksture decided that he had more value alive than dead.

She transformed him into a thrall, bending his mind to her will and establishing permanent telepathic contact with him. She now employs him as a source of information, using him to keep track of the history and geography of Gentaria, as well as a monitor to track morale within the Ember Sentinels.

Campaigns
After their success in destroying the undead Beholder near Parverhill Outpost, Bruicksture assigns Grimtower as a guide and source of information for the party, as well as to provide her with a near-constant source of information on their whereabouts and progress.

He is endlessly helpful and genuinely affectionate towards the party, who may not suspect the true nature of his relationship with Bruicksture until much, much later in the game.