Pallas Bronte

Pallas Bronte, also known by his trollian handle redoubtableCommandant, is up to his neck in highbloods and their various fires. He plays a minor role in Act Two, but only through the machinations of others, and probably would not be involved at all if left to his own devices. His associated symbol is a lightning bolt piercing a closed circle.

Personality
The importance of duty and conviction in his own innate superiority to most trolls are at the root of almost every action that Pallas takes. He possesses the usual sort of distain for lowbloods, especially those that do not understand that way that he sees their place in life. Recent events have forced him to interact with them more and more, but this has only served to reinforce his view that lowbloods require forcible direction to their lives.

Following whatever duties are given to him is essentially Pallas' goal in life. Although he is as predisposed as most bluebloods to plotting and deceit, he is not particularly good at either. As such, things have always worked out best for him when he simply does as is instructed and ignores everything else. He views the hemospectrum as a natural chain of command, and despite the dislike that he holds for seadwellers, will almost always does as instructed of him.

Even though they give direction to his life, Pallas does not actively seek out new duties. The ones that he already possesses as anarcheradicator occupy most of his time, and the few on top of that leave him exhausted at most times. He would still be rude and disagreeable to most trolls otherwise, but not to the degree that is currently normal for him.

Relationships
The only troll that has a sustained contact with Pallas is his moirail. He has had sparse communication with a wide variety of trolls for one reason or another, but goes not usually endear himself to them. Considering the amount of time that he spends working, Pallas values the time that he actually has to talk with others very highly and is always concerned about wasting it.

Although it seems like he spends most of the time he has left stopping Ilirie from blowing herself up, Pallas is satisfied with their relationship. No one else is even remotely as good at calming him down, and Pallas values the fact that she is just as bad at plotting as he is. He is extremely protective of her at all times despite her remarkable good luck. Similarly, Ilirie is concerned about Pallas overworking himself, and chides him about his health rather often.

Plot Role
 Pallas was summoned by Ennuis to assist in the hostage exchange that was taking place between him and the rebellion, unaware that the seadweller had been stripped of rank. As directed, he slit the throat of Orexis Anaeli. Involvement since then has been negligible.