Hust Henarald was the head of Hust Hold and a master swordsmith. He had a gaunt, angular face with a hooked nose. Years of exposure to the bitter smoke and acrid steam of his profession had left his throat scarred and his voice rough. It may also have led to the affliction known as "Loss of Iron" which caused him to lose recent memories. He repeatedly talked of becoming a child again, making others think he had descended into madness.