Spandrell

Spandrell was Castellan of the Chancellery Guard on Gallifrey for many years. He was succeeded briefly by Kelner, and took up the role again some years later.

Biography
Like all Time Lords, Spandrell was taken from his family at the age of eight for the selection process in the Drylands. Staring into the Untempered Schism as part of a Time Lord initiation rite, Spandrell was inspired by what he saw in the Schism. (PROSE: A Brief History of Time Lords)

Spandrell was Castellan during the President's assassination and led the subsequent investigation into the attack. He was very sceptical of the Fourth Doctor at first but ended up becoming his ally in the unmasking of Chancellor Goth as the President's murderer. While Spandrell was Castellan, it was rare for the office-holder to deal with criminal offences committed by Time Lords; according to Engin, his duties more often brought him into contact with "more plebeian classes". (TV: The Deadly Assassin)

Spandrell retired and was succeeded by Castellan Kelner due to a combination of good birth and political intrigue. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Invasion of Time) He was later called out of retirement at the behest of Supreme Treasurer Halvak shortly before the Doctor's randomiser caused the Great Converging. He and Andred led investigations into the event, and worked with the Doctor to find the culprit. When it was revealed that Halvak was behind the Converging, he helped in his arrest, and oversaw the instating of Romana as the new Supreme Treasurer. (TV: Sealed Orders)

Personality
Spandrell was tough and sardonic, with his long years working in Security making him a cynical individual. His career ensured that he had no illusions about the underside of Gallifreyan life and gave him a blunt and no-nonsense manner. His survival was thanks to his integrity and efficiency. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin)

Physical Appearance
Spandrell was of average height and was, for a Time Lord, unusually broad and muscular. He had an impassive and heavy face that disguised his vast intelligence. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin)

Season 14

 * The Deadly Assassin

Season 18


 * Sealed Orders