Edwin Cobblefield

> *"Listen. Logan, this is for your own good. It's time for you to take a break. You're not going to live forever."*
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> *"You don't get to tell me what I can and cannot do."*
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> *"Actually, Logan, I can. And I just did."*
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> -Edwin Cobblefield and Logan Horn
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**Edwin Cobblefield** is the current leader of the Xiros Defense Force. Though committed to his role, he caves in to pressure from the political powers in Xiros and carries out the massive layoffs throughout the department, including the forced retirement of Logan Horn.

## Description

### Appearance

Edwin is an elderly gnome male. He has pale skin and is mostly bald. What hair he has is silvery grey and can be seen in a low tonsure and a thick bushy moustache. He shows several signs of age, including brown age spots along the top of his head and deep wrinkles. He normally wears a pink pinstriped shirt with suspenders, and the signature badge of the XDF on his left shoulder.

### Personality

Edwin Cobblefield appears to be a straight-laced individual with a rigid worldview. He rejected the potential reemergence of Façade as little more than a fluff piece with no intention of further investigation. That said, he had more troublesome things on his mind. From Keagan's account, the captain was clearly upset by the forced layoffs, implying a loyalty to the people on his force.

He shows an unwillingness to go through with difficult conversations, setting up Keagan to break the news of the layoffs in his stead. When he did so, he attempted to sugarcoat Logan's forced retirement despite the elf's increasingly angrier protests, repeatedly calling him a hero. However, when push came to shove, the chief was more than capable of standing up for himself, shutting Logan down and reminded him who was in charge. Though he seemed genuinely fond of Logan and thankful for his work, he ultimately caved in to the pressures from his superiors and took the detective off active duty.

## History

### Background

Edwin Cobblefield's history is not known at this point. He is likely a long-term resident of the City of Xiros, if he wasn't born there.

### Chief of the XDF

The gnome that would become Xiros' highest ranking officer joined the Xiros Defense Force many years ago. He worked his way up the ranks as time went by, building rapport with other senior members such as Logan Horn. He eventually rose to the rank of captain and was dubbed chief of police for the city of Xiros. He was also on the force when the Façade Murders took place.

Façade's reign of terror not only humiliated the XDF but also led to the losses of some of their officers. Though this left a permanent stain on their honor, with the disappearance of Façade, Captain Cobblefield was able to steer the prots back on course, thoroughly cleaning up crime in Xiros and making it a safe place to live.

## Phase 3 Story

### Cutting the Force

Shortly after his election to the Ionian Senate, Senator Thalin arrived at the XDF Headquarters in Xiros to meet with the XDF Chief. Sergeant Keagan Egott also attended the meeting in the chief's office. During this meeting, the senator informed them they would be laying off a large number of their staff, something that deeply bothered both prots. It was established that the senator wanted as much of long-term staff, probation officers or any troublemakers off the force as possible. He also informed them of the impending return of capital punishment. Though taken aback by this, Edwin acquiesced to the senator's demands.

### Confrontation with Logan

Shortly after the senator left, veteran detective Logan Horn burst into the office in a frenzy. Though the chief attempted to calm him down, Logan animatedly informed them of a news bulletin he had heard regarding a corpse found in Southern Ishtar, bearing the telltale marks of a Façade victim. Edwin, getting exasperated, told Logan to let it go, dismissing the bulletin as a fluff piece. Keagan chose the moment to step in and remind the captain that they had other news to break. Edwin attempted to have the sergeant explain the situation to Logan, only to be refuted.

Forcing a smile onto his face, the chief informed Logan his retirement was coming up. He stated that Logan had done excellent work for Xiros and deserved a well-earned rest. Though the chief attempted to frame it in the best light he could, Logan was aghast. The detective railed at the chief, outraged that a potential copycat killer was on the loose and their response was to take an experienced detective off the force. Edwins's defense regarding the need for new blood and the advancements the force did nothing to dissuade Logan. When urging him once more to take a break, the elf got in his face and declared the chief couldn't tell him what to do. Done with sugarcoating the situation, Edwin reminded Logan that he could tell him what to do and he just did. He immediately pulled Logan off the detail and ordered him to devote the next four weeks to packing up his things and preparing for retirement. The chief patted the fuming Logan on the back, repeating his appreciation for Logan's work and left the office.

## Powers and Abilities

It is unknown what powers of abilities Edwin Cobblefield possesses at this time.

## Etymology

"XDF" stands for Xiros Defense Force, the law enforcement agency that protects the city of Xiros.

In the context of a policing force, "chief of police" is the title usually given to the most senior member of a police department. Though their powers and responsibility vary from country to country, the police chief is usually appointed by national or local government and is answerable to either. Equivalent titles include commissioner or chief constable.