Ismail Sand, also known as Ismail the Strong, was the father of Razoul, husband of Jamila, guardian of Khalid al-Saif and a good friend of Belial de Ardyn. He used to serve as the captain of the Black Guard in Vanna and as an overall military commander of the Sultanate of Karaganda until he was driven into exile by Adela al-Saif who usurped the throne. He later helped the Grand Alliance restore Khalid to the throne of Vanna. Ismail was slain by Dreadlord Leraje Thanadar in a fierce duel during the Battle of Vanna.