Until recently, William was a well-respected, aging scholar who ran his own school for "gifted" students. Well versed in Greek and Latin and perhaps other languages, he occasionally visits the Dark Horse and is on good terms with the Widow Montagne. He has an extensive library in his schoolhouse on Broadway. Rumor has it that "the Elf" knows more than is good to know about certain subjects forbidden by the churches of the city. The Stalwarts met him at the Dark Horse and found him an entertaining drinking companion, though there is something a little odd about him. As though the sleight of hand he performs to entertain others at the pub is only a performance to hide a deeper magic.