A moderate republican and ally of Prime Minister Mankel who despises the current emperor Ruvero. He discreetly supports the April Council, an anti-monarchist group. He has a private military force that expanded rapidly over two years. He is described as having a sturdy build. He introduced Lawrence Hamizle as his personal secretary and a major in the Republican Army. He offered Afrosa a handshake and later kissed the back of her hand.