Born in T.A. 2878, he was 7 when his parents left for war upon Gondor; not aware of what happened to them after they left; he was told of how the Gondorians brutally massacred his acquaintances. Adopted by other Corsairs, he in T.A. 2998 takes a black ship and sails from Umbar to the mouth of the Isen, from whence he goes on horseback to the Misty Mtns., and eventually Dol Guldur. He is almost killed many times, but is determined to find and meet the Boss his parents fought for, to perhaps hear news of their significance in the war, or to offer his service. Eventually, the Enemy notices him and has his spies capture him; he displays that he is fiercely loyal to this Being that his parents spoke so wondously about, and vows his servitude.
He becomes power-hungry and lustful for revenge, after he hears a falsified account of the massacre of his parents and acquaintances. He is sent to spy for the Necromancer, and gets on good terms with Saruman of Isengard, of whom Sauron was suspicious. After years of emmisary work, he discovers and reveals crucial information to Sauron: the death of Isildur and how it occurred, and where. For this great deed, he is given one of the lesser Rings of Power, with curious magical properties. It furthers his ambitions and hatred. However, he swore impulsively, and did not know that his life would be prolonged, and he be doomed to serve Sauron, though he saw it as an honor rather than a burden. He becomes a chief messenger and spy of the Enemy, and emissary to foreign lands. He reported to the Nine, and was loyal and pious for a great while. Doubt and regret only started to gnaw upon his soul in late years, but he fought them and strived to keep his violent and warmongering nature.