Leader of Vallaki. Husband to Lydia and father to Victor.
Believes that Strahd von Zarovich can be held at bay by the power of positive thought but ensures that everyone in town remains happy by punishing anyone that shows any signs of unhappiness, using Izik Strazeny to enforce that law.
Runs frequent (weekly?) festivals to help make sure people are happy.
His butler and his wife's lady in waiting have both disappeared recently.
Is hated by Lady Wachter for what happened to Stella Wachter.