Ephraim Colley

Overview

Ephraim Colley is a 56-year-old retired constable turned night guard at the Orphean Society. Loyal but not particularly observant, he patrols the ground and first floors hourly, checking doors and watching for trouble. Recently hired by Danforth.

Description

Weathered and methodical, Colley carries himself with the bearing of a former law officer. He moves with predictable routine.

Personality & Traits

• Chatty and grumbling; complains about ungrateful performers and late hours
• Loyal to his employers but not deeply committed to the cult
• Not especially observant; easy to distract
• Becomes suspicious if directly challenged

Combat Stats (CoC 7e)

Skills

Key Information

• Can be distracted with conversation or charm
• Knows patrol patterns and key locations
• May have overheard suspicious activity
• Lacks commitment to the cult; potentially bribeable

Roleplaying Hooks

• Will chat freely if approached as a fellow workingman
• Grumbles about the job but doesn’t volunteer dangerous information
• Can be distracted long enough for investigators to move through the building
• If alerted, will call for reinforcements rather than engage directly

Relationship to Campaign

Colley is a minor obstacle/NPC whose primary function is to provide security challenges during infiltration scenes. His predictable patrol pattern and chattiness can be exploited by clever investigators.

Appearances

Relationships

• Employed at Orphean Society Building — Night watchman at the Society headquarters