Ramses, from Spidersilk the novel, is a great character that doesn't just take care of business but keeps a little mystery to his inner workings. Ramses is a wealthy friend of Mark who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what is his back. He even uses scarabs to get what he needs from a hostage. The Ramses in Spidersilk has a great connection to King Ramses of Ancient Egypt. This incredible king lived during a brutal time, but knew how to get what he needed from his enemies. King Ramses even created one of the first peace treaties, which shows off his quick thinking and willingness to do what it takes to get what he needs. For more on King Ramses check out this link: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/treaty.htm