Chief translator Howard LaFresque (Spoilers)

[Willbreaker]

It could be that Howard is still alive and is a member of the cult that captures Phillip at the end (this is speculation, but I can't really think of any other scenario that makes sense). Perhaps in future episodes we will even meet him assuming he's alive

Of course he is a cult member. He is a high caste with the position of chief translator! Evidence for this theory? The last note.

/Breaker