Compass

Vorio Matelli, of House Red Hawk, is the current head of the Guild of Cartographers and Explorers, and one of the principle architects behind Palin's Full Historical Compendium. His support of that endeavor granted him enormous respect and influence within other guilds, not least of which the Guild of Couriers and the Guild of Carriage Drivers.

He is known as the Compass, because, among other things, he has a reputation for being extremely honest, straightforward, and dependable. In addition, it is said he can find directions to places he's never been to. Finally, he tends to carry a large golden compass everywhere he goes, and fidget with it during important meetings.

Over the past few years, his position among the various guilds has grown to the point some whisper he should be elected Mayor. However, it doesn't seem to be something he wishes to do.

His power and influence earned him the enmity of the Tidemaster, though it is possible he is not aware of that...