Nifty Wreath was a professional gambler who lived in Dick Tracy's city. He had light hair, dark eyebrows, and pointed features. Nifty was married to Myrtle, and they had a son named Johnny. Nifty's gambling bothered Myrtle and she separated from him, taking Johnny with her. This annoyed Nifty, who believed that he was unfairly kept from seeing his son.