Who was Circle Breaker?

He was a member of the Darujhistan Guard, and an agent of the Eel (see Who was the Eel?). Circle Breaker was the name he used in communications with the Eel and Baruk, his actual name was (deliberately, it seems) not revealed.

Circle Breaker became a spy for the Eel for obscure reasons - it seems he desired revenge against Councilman Turban Orr. What did Orr do to him? We were never told. One clue to his motivations:

"I've done my part. Just another nameless stranger who couldn't run from the face of tyranny."

- Thoughts of Circle Breaker (GotM, UK mmpb p.629)

He attended Lady Simtal's Fete as a guard, witnessing the death of Orr at the hands of Rallick Nom, then leaving before the massacre unleashed by Raest-possessed Mammot.

The Eel's letter to Circle Breaker, receieved at the Fete:

"The time has come for Circle Breaker to retire from active duty. The circle is mended, loyal friend. Though you have never seen the Eel, you have been his most trusted hand, and you have earned your rest. Think not that the Eel simply discards you now. Such is not the Eel's way. The sigil at the bottom of this parchment will provide you passage to the city of Dhavran, where loyal servants of the Eel have prepared your arrival by purchasing an estate and a legitimate title on your behalf. You enter a different world soon, with its own games.

Trust your new servants, friend, in this and all other concerns.

Proceed, this very night, to the Dhavran trader's pier in Lakefront. You seek the river longboat named Enskalader. Show the sigil to any crewman aboard - all are servants of the Eel. The time has come, Circle Breaker. The circle is mended. Fare you well."

(GotM, UK mmpb p.621)

In the epilogue of GotM, we see Circle Breaker travelling to Dhavran on the same boat as Fiddler, Kalam, Apsalar and Crokus.

"From near the bow, Circle Breaker slowly nodded to himself. The Eel would be delighted with the news [Crokus has just thrown the Coin in the sea], not to mention greatly relieved. Then he returned his attention to the west, and wondered what it would be like, no longer anonymous to the world."

(GotM, UK mmpb p.702)

And, hopefully, he lived happily ever after.

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