Thuldrin Kreed is descended from a long line of ruthless lumber barons. His father, Thalsin Kreed, taught him how to break people’s spirits. His son, Jurin, is his only living relative but the child resembles his mother, being slim and bookish. Thuldrin has serious difficulties to raise his son as a proper Kreed. Jurin’s mother died under dubious circumstances just after his birth.

Thuldrin always want to have the control and despises bad luck which is the local fey’s most insidious weapon against his family. He refuses to gamble and never engages in business beyond uncompromising greed. He carefully plans his moves.