Hieronymus Ostwald
The former personal secretary to the Countess, stepped in and took over the Secret Police. His tenure has been somewhat more relaxed in regard to the “Mutant threat,” but he is obsessed with Skaven and pressures the Sewer Jacks to be vigilant in their patrols in Nuln’s sewers.
Where von Halstadt was obsessed with Mutants and cultists, Ostwald is obsessed with rats and Ratmen. Ever since they attacked the city, he’s been a bit cagey about all rodents, and continually asks for more funds to support and expand the Sewer Jacks.
During his investigations, Hieronymus has stumbled across a few clues linking Oldenhaller to suspicious activities, some even involving the Ruinous Powers. Though he lacks any concrete evidence, he’s persistent. This has led to some bad blood between the two men, and Albrect torments Ostwald mercilessly, to the point that Ostwald is becoming a laughing stock in the counsel. In fact, Oldenhaller chose his mask to infuriate his rival.
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Hieronymus Ostwald is an old man. He’s thin with long fingers and a long, almost equine face. He has watery grey eyes and trembling lips. Despite his frail appearance, he’s still quite intelligent and very much in possession of his faculties.Background
Hieronymus began his career as Emmanuelle’s secretary. A mild mannered man, he oversaw her interests in dealings with the population, letting her other advisors see to the various facets of ruling the city and the province as well. At the same time as he was establishing himself, Fritz von Halstadt experienced a meteoric rise to prominence, gaining the Countess’ confidence and establishing himself as a staunch opponent against Chaos and the corruption and dangers it posed to the good people of the city. She named von Halstadt as head of Nuln’s secret police, giving him unprecedented responsibility and power. He uncovered more cultists and Mutants than any before him and seemed to have an uncanny knack for uncovering corruption. Unfortunately, the zealous man found a terrible end in a house fire. Sensing a need to maintain security, Emmanuelle elevated Hieronymus to take his place.Where von Halstadt was obsessed with Mutants and cultists, Ostwald is obsessed with rats and Ratmen. Ever since they attacked the city, he’s been a bit cagey about all rodents, and continually asks for more funds to support and expand the Sewer Jacks.
During his investigations, Hieronymus has stumbled across a few clues linking Oldenhaller to suspicious activities, some even involving the Ruinous Powers. Though he lacks any concrete evidence, he’s persistent. This has led to some bad blood between the two men, and Albrect torments Ostwald mercilessly, to the point that Ostwald is becoming a laughing stock in the counsel. In fact, Oldenhaller chose his mask to infuriate his rival.
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