The patriarch of House Gilroy and supervisor of Tymora's Purse, Phinneas Gilroy is a man who lives to be noticed. Always draped in fancy clothes of velvet and brocade, his fingers heavy with jeweled rings and his neck glittering with chains, he cuts the figure of a man who wants everyone to know he is both wealthy and important. His smile is broad, but his eyes are sharp, forever calculating the next deal or advantage.
Phinneas won the Assembly's license to build the city’s first legal casino, and he never lets anyone forget it. He was quick to seize the opportunity, bidding aggressively to outmaneuver rival nobles and guild interests. Now that Tymora’s Purse is open, he delights in calling it his family’s crowning achievement—though he grumbles endlessly about the exorbitant 25% tax the Assembly imposes on every coin of profit. “A man can hardly breathe for free in this city,” he often mutters, even as he flashes his wealth at every opportunity.
Though prone to arrogance and vanity, Phinneas is not without charm. He has a talent for making patrons feel welcome, slapping backs and telling jokes while he circulates the casino floor. Yet those who cross him in business quickly learn that his genial mask hides a shrewd and ruthless streak. He is determined that the Gilroy name will rise above “minor house” status, and he views Tymora’s Purse as the key to securing his family’s fortune and reputation in Lygos.
For now, Phinneas basks in the glitter of dice, cards, and coin, his laughter ringing over the clatter of the gaming tables—though some whisper that behind the sparkle of his jewelry lies a man desperate to prove himself in a city ruled by older, prouder houses.
The banner of House Gilroy shows a golden torch on a field of white. It is called the “Ever-burning Torch” and is meant to show perseverance and diligence.