A royal bodyguard whose mysterious disappearance implicates a number of noteworthy individuals.

“I trusted your brother, that’s why I assigned him to protect my former consort. He traveled with Gulpax on one of her many adventures and never returned. She claims Malto simply abandoned her. Perhaps I was a fool to believe her. Gulpax is hiding many secrets — the whereabouts of your brother is one of them.” - Gimnax, Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)

The nobles of Nalos identify Malto as exceptionally loyal, which makes the sudden abandonment of his post all the more perplexing;

“It doesn’t make any sense,” she [Kora Alarkus] insists. “Malto was an honorable man. If he’s gone missing, he must have a good reason. He could be injured or…”

Or dead. You finish Kora’s sentence in your head. But the Elf is right. Something doesn’t add up. - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

Gulpax the Crafter characterizes him in much the same way in her personal journal;

She refers to him simply as her “bodyguard,” but describes him as “trustworthy,” and even “kind.” - Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)

In her journal, Gulpax describes your brother, Malto, as “trustworthy” and “honest,” but there are several pages missing from Gulpax’s journal. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Malto is your brother and has served Queen Gimnax for many years. He has been accused of abandoning his post.

Under your breath, you vow to find whoever is responsible for Malto's dissappearance. - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

When inquiring Gulpax the Crafter about the late Malto, she shares his assistance in preparing the relocation of her workshop;

“He went with me to set up my new workshop in the Frozen Expanse, and then he disappeared. I never saw him again.” - Gulpax, Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)

Gulpax's Construct bodyguard Alpha-Zero reveals the unfortunate fate of Malto in the Insectoid Hive;

“I was there when your brother was killed. Gulpax made a deal with the Flayers and built a workshop in their caverns beneath the Frozen Expanse, but there was a misunderstanding. They read Gulpax's thoughts and feared that she might renege on her promises.

When they became violent, your brother intervened. He sacrificed his life to protect us. We feared Queen Gimnax would retaliate over the death of her guard, so Gulpax and the Flayers agreed to keep the details of Malto’s death a secret.“ - Alpha-Zero, The Hive (GS-ADV3)