Acceded two years ago, but been around court all his life
Ambitious, but not too ambitious
Terrible chancellor: really couldn't give a damn—only has the job because he's a powerful vassal and demanded it
Spends ~50% of his time at court in Palay doing the King's business; most of the "real work" he delegates to underlings; is leaving his son in charge while he's away, since he's come of age, to get him some experience
"Cruelty" manifests more as a "callous disregard" for others, especially the lesser folk