So I've been trying to do some additional thinking into the Inflamer and his relations with the Berbils. The Inflamer clearly has an affinity to two things, fire and gold. He's some kind of fire elemental of sorts, but I'm begining to believe he probably sprang to life from a source of gold. One of a kind. It explains why he needs to replenish himself with gold if he burns out. He literally needs gold, not from some greedy desire, but for a basic need. The fact he became a mercenary makes logical sense if we're to assume gold is the common currency of Third Earth. When Bill says his skills are paid to hire, the Inflamer is paid in gold--which he then uses to replenish himself. At the same time, I mentioned the Inflamer felt like a bit of a trickster. And that embodies fire pretty well. Fire can easily get out of control--and the Inflamer demonstrated this when he turned traitor to keep the Sword for himself. I also believe that, being one of a kind, he may have somewhat of a god complex too. The Berbils don't seem the type to hire the Inflamer for anything. They aren't pacifists per say, but they don't like to hurt parties that don't seem to deserve---the only thing I really get from the Berbils is that they're pretty prideful and don't wish to appear cowardly. I think that it's by chance the Berbils and the Inflamer have a connection at all. One could've happened upon the other, and it's possible the Inflamer is having a bit of fun with the Berbils, makes them think he is a being to be feared, respected, and worshiped---Bill "summoned" the Inflamer in a very specific way, and I can only assume the Inflamer asked this of them, for it to stroke his ego. The Berbils may even pay him a tribute of gold on the occasion for a "rare" miracle of sorts. Maybe the Inflamer has a subdued fondness for the Berbils--I wonder if their cybernetic parts contain gold, and in a way the Inflamer sense this. Perhaps there's an unspoken connection or kinship this way. Though I doubt it goes too far beyond that, the Inflamer hasn't put himself into the position as the Berbils' friend. Though its clear that at the very least Bill recognizes the Inflamer as a mercenary. It still doesn't erase the dose of respect Bill seems to give the being, and he certainly isn't at all surprised that the Inflamer turned traitor. Bill is familiar enough with what the Inflamer is and his habits, but it's also apparent they aren't "buddies" either. Bill is surprised the Inflamer looks as he does when he's burnt out. Which means the Inflamer tries to keep up this allusion to being a might and fire. Of course, it leaves room to wonder who the Inflamer's typical customers are. Possibly tax collectors like the Tabut might use him to shake out a missed payment for a pinch of the profits, and I have mentioned that the Molemaster might be viable there too.