Brunt was previous in the employment of Queen Korinthia as a spy, however a spy with sticky fingers.
He soon found himself out of a job, so looked elsewhere in Thistle Hold for work, ending up taking up some work with Hurst and his crew.
When Brunt learnt the truth of The Returners in SY16. Symbar, Part II - Eenie Meenie Miney Mo, he decided to join them, making a new life for himself in Sharn, still up to his old tricks.