Disbin Zimmel

Disbin Zimmel was the Royal Spymaster and Propagandist for the Othosian Empire and thus leader of the aptly named Spymasters, a network of state-sanctioned spies, secret police, and so forth, forming a kind of intelligence agency. Their stated mission was to spy on and counter spies from Timeren. Although Disbin was publicly known to be in this position, the spies that served him typically kept secret identities.

Disbin also gave frequent speeches and distributed propaganda to the people, usually pertaining to the war with Timeren (such as advocating citizens join the military). Some people looked upon this as patriotic while others considered it manipulative and underhanded.

Disbin was originally from Gerwahl but lived in Rashenholt for a time as an expatriate. He eventually joined the Empire as a citizen and ascended in power until reaching his current position.

Associates
These are people who have been considered public associates of Disbin.
 * Jen Mortel, a female half-elf and Disbin's so-called enforcer and "Right Hand". She is known as a capable and stealthy warrior and is rumored to be head of the "secret police", though that is not confirmed.
 * Bernward Donheld, a male human and propagandist. He is thought to help write Disbin's speeches and craft various propaganda leaflets, posters, and so forth. He is sometimes countered with Jen Mortel as being Disbin's "Left Hand".
 * Ambrose Renault, a male human who is only tangentially related to Disbin and his associates. He is the Royal Archivist and Custodian of the Emperor's Library, being responsible for archiving and protecting knowledge relating to the empire and its past, including historical records, past speeches, receipts of royal purchases, published propaganda, and other mundane records. Those who know him consider him to be loyal to the Empire but generally apolitical.