"The strong, silent type" might be a stereotypical but reasonably good description of Morthrek. The tribe's best hunter (until his younger son Therin earned that status) and a fairly strong rockshaper, Morthrek preferred to speak with actions rather than words. He also preferred to avoid controversy: when Vrayl unintentionally challenged Var for the tribe's leadership, he made no move one way or the other until his lifemate Diirla asked him to join with her.