Bromis Parmenar

Bromis Parmenar was formerly a senior courier for the Lord Chancellor's office, recently picked by the new emperor to be his secretary. A master of court etiquette and politics, Bromis had nevertheless previously failed to be promoted to a more prominent position, leading to a reputation of frustrated ambition that caused many to give him a wide berth. Well-known for both his expertise at ferreting out secrets and his cutting wit, Bromis is widely acknowledged to be a good ally and a fearsome enemy.

Background
Bromis is a member of the House of Parmenada, a rural noble family with few connections at Court. As the third son of the main family, he was brought to court as a minor courier at the age of eight, where he slowly climbed through the ranks until being appointed to serve the office of the Lord Chancellor. From there, his upward climb has stalled, with all of his attempts to secure a more permanent appointment ending in failure.

Personality
Bromis is known to be extremely ambitious, despite (or perhaps because of) his failures. While many find this to be off-putting, others enjoy the cutting remarks and insults he manages to disguise in courtesy. Having experienced considerable danger over the course of his career, Bromis is not easily intimidated, and can rarely be moved by threats.