Not a particularly striking man by any measure, Conrad Brighton is the military governor of Torrador. After the city's suffering during the Formian War, he managed to grab power and hold onto it. He is not particularly evil, but is considerably avaricious and self centered. His estate is easily the most beautiful thing in the whole city, and he and his cronies dine lavishly while beggars outside whimper for scraps of bread. That said, the city is considerably safer in his hands that it would be in the hands of the man who comes closest to his influence, Thurman Firth. An excellent warrior, Brighton can hold his own in a fight, but is only human. Instinct: To live lavishly

• Throw money at a problem