Petal

Petal is a Vulture Pooka who serves as an agent or assistant of Their Majesty, operating out of Their Majesty's castle. He was assigned to assist the party in their investigation into a series of assassinations.

Description

Petal is a Vulture Pooka. He is knowledgeable about assassins and their methods, suggesting significant experience in related matters. Scout observes that "this guy is good. I bet he thinks about this a lot."

Role

Petal was assigned by Their Majesty to assist the party's investigation. He is acquainted with several notable figures, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Warmth of Summer, both of whom recognize him personally. He appears to be a capable observer and intelligence-gatherer, using methods distinct from other party members when surveilling a crowd.

Notable Actions

• Provided information on the assassin organization, noting it was roughly a decade old, lacked a clear leader, and that its political targeting patterns were unclear to him
• Suggested having Inspector Vok vacate the premises when the party set up a homunculus trap for an assassin
• Advised the party on how assassins likely operate, including their preference for night strikes and their use of observation before attacking
• Assessed the party's chances of passing as Vok, and offered to use his above-average ability to detect assassins to help protect Vok
• Attended the opera with the party, where he and the Foreign Minister watched the audience rather than the performance
• Was asked to step out of the teahouse meeting with Inspector Vok, suggesting some sensitivity around his presence during certain discussions

(summarized with Claude)