Despite his hedonistic lifestyle, Aram'ra remains a capable and cruel leader, capable and willing to snuff out dissent through violence as well as more nefarious machinations. He has a special distaste for El, and has directed his Scarred to make the boy's life as miserable as possible. As visible as his ire is, the rest of the tribe follows suit, fearing any show of mercy on El will earn Aram'ra's wrath.