According to Donald Snodgrass, Robert is away in Porfio searching for "an item".

The party eventually rescues Robert Telero from Gene Parmesian's torture chamber. He is emaciated, toe-nails removed and has been burned in various places by electricity and fire. He shows great concern for his party, but the party determines that Robert's comrades have all been killed by Gene in various ways. Robert was tortured to learn the whereabouts of Reclarent. Robert Telero is a Defender.

Robert Telero returns to Telero and assumes command over his daughter Elaine.