Protagonist who transitions from an unemployed economics graduate to a ruthless criminal boss. He blackmails his former boss to start an illegal smuggling operation, marries boutique owner Renata, and systematically seizes control of a Zagreb business cartel. After orchestrating the murder of the cartel leader Guba, he expands his empire by forcing cartel members to sell their businesses. His ruthless ambition ultimately leads to his assassination by his best friend Nik during a hostage crisis.