Alfred

Alfred is a servant at Lightcliffe Hall, who is set to become Robert's valet. He is also part of the revolutionary group that meets at The Thorn. After Hugo introduces Robert to the ideas of the group, Alfred is the one to bring him to meet them. Previously, he served as a soldier in Kenever's army at the Siege of Cathar Lough.

He is described as 'almost as tall and twice as broad' as Robert, with dark eyes.

When Lord Argent travels to buy Luca from The Harlequin, Alfred travels with him.

After rescuing Asher from the Harlequin, he pretends to be Asher's uncle so he is given a position as a bootboy at Lightcliffe Hall.

Alfred was friends with Hugo, and was saddened by his death. In  'The Golden Bird- Part II', he speaks at an impromptu funeral for Hugo.