Zeid is a man who knows how to both endear himself and keep his distance, he is naturally charming, has a sense of humor, and sincerely enjoys good company, beautiful people, and leisurely conversations over a glass of wine. At the same time, behind the lightness of his manners lies an incredibly intelligent man and the habit of calculating the situation several steps ahead — qualities that made him indispensable to the emperor. Zeid knows how to keep other people's secrets as well as his own.