Even as one of the head scouts in service of The Royal Army, Bertram has always been a bit plump and simple. The only reason he was kept around, was because of his surprisingly good scouting abilities. During a low point in Franko Agolith and Kaêla Agolith their marriage, Kaêla took a liking to Bertram, often inviting him into her personal chambers and giving him lavish gifts bought with the crown's gold. Though many saw the truth of it, Bertram was blinded by his own love for his queen and viewed it as acts of affection. This started a long lasting affaire, ending in the banishment of Bertram and Kaêla Agolith to Ael Dollen where he served as Low Tone to his lovers' order.