Ned Merton

Merton is a guard at Absalom. He is given the responsibility of showing Robert around Absalom when he arrives, believing him to be inspecting the prison on official business. When it is revealed that Robert was in fact arrested, he is conflicted about how to react. Fergus convinces him to join them in taking over Absalom.

After The Bustaments blow a hole in the prison's armoury, Merton reveals that Tam Tregeryth was being held in a neighbouring cell.