Ioz is a fortune hunter swayed by Ren's noble quest. He is a mercenary with dubious integrity who will do almost anything for a handful of gold. He is a rugged adventurer who has been in more battles and street brawls than he can remember. For a time Ioz was a member of Bloth's nasty crew of cutthroat pirates. Looking for a fast profit, Ioz teams up with Ren, who he believes is a naive boy searching for some lost treasure. Learning that Ren is actually on a quest for the fabled Lost Thirteen Treasures of Rule, Ioz becomes furious, but is gradually won over by Ren's integrity and goodness.