Master Gill
Chapter 45 - Caemlyn
Master Gill / Basel / Basel Gill
The fat, pink-faced innkeeper sits in the library playing stones with Thom and greets Mat with concern for his health. He provides Mat with information about the political situation in Caemlyn, the Queen's anger toward Tar Valon, and the new advisor Lord Gaebril, before offering to safely deliver Elayne's letter to the Palace.
Chapter 47 - To Race the Shadow
Basel / Basel Gill — aliases: innkeeper
Basel Gill provides Mat with background information on Lord Gaebril's rise to power and listens to the news of the assassination plot. Thom Merrilin suggests using rumors to reach the Queen, and Gill agrees, mentioning his connection with the gossip Gilda to spread the word.