Brendig was a Sendarian baronet, and advisor to King Fulrach. As a captain for the Sendarian army, he was tasked with detaining and bringing Belgarath and his party to the capitol during the early days of the hunt for the Orb of Aldur (Pawn of Prophecy). Brendig's great-uncle was the Earl of Erat (probably the town, as opposed to the area). In the Castle of Wizardry, he had the rank of colonel, whose rise was rapid; he was one of King Fulrach's trusted advisors. In Enchanter's End Game, he is described as "sober-faced" and "seemed utterly devoid of humor" and elsewhere, "a tall, sober-looking man with penetrating gray eyes." However, he was extremely thorough and detailed in the progress of the army.