Crafty, intelligent, underhanded, and
sometimes cruel, his hold on the house shows no signs
of weakening. He is the living embodiment of Tsalaxa 's
business philosophy: profit is all, and those who stand in
the way of profit should be removed by the most expedient
means. Ydris despises needless violence and cruelty, not
for moral reasons, but because they are inefficient.
The years have begun to show in Ydris's face.
Some family members have begun to grumble that he
intends to hold onto power forever; some, particularly his
granddaughter Yarsha, have begun to consider deposing
him.
Ydris normally dresses in red and yellow robes. He
always carries a heavy metal rod that can also emit an
anti-magic ray
Ydris has ruled House Tsalaxa for the
past 50 years. The years have begun to show in Ydris's face; he
must be well over 80, but appears no older than 60.