Every indication is that Otaritu Doombird used to be an adventurer before he became the leader of Västernorr, and the tough old elf brings that level of cunning and ingenuity to his reign as mayor. He is rather approachable, typically being found in City Hall or the Market Square.

Also, credit where credit is due. Image source:

Rosario, Nathan. “Elf” (2007, May 1). deviantART. Retrieved January 24, 2013, from http://nathanrosario.deviantart.com/art/Elf-54436906