So a proposed antagonist below- since this is a little out there I just wanted to float the idea before filling in the history too much. Basically, a necromancer/mercenary captain hired by the King, he may have been the one to kill Brand, or at least been present at his death. Let me know if this works- if not, no sweat. Criticism and thoughts welcome from everyone of course. Also, happy to work out past history with anyone if this guy passes GM muster.
Although, let's be honest, Gerold Tuldar was a dick. I'd believe he did it. Perhaps he just hired Veredict?
Heh, must've misread. I thought she ditched the place way younger.