William de Wendenal, The Sheriff of Nottingham, is a nobleman and the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests. He is widely feared for his cruelty and cunning, and viewed as an unjust tyrant who mistreats the local people of Nottinghamshire, subjecting them to unaffordable taxes. He is responsible for capturing outlaws, ensuring the safety of trade routes, and keeping poachers away from deer. He has risen very high in court as of late. According to some rumors, he is a cowardly schemer, according to others he is a heroic and swashbuckling knight.