Garthe is a huge help to his father in the bakery. He will inherit the bakery when his father dies, as he is the oldest surviving son. The land, however, upon which the bakery sits, is owned by the Manor Lord, and the baker pays rent and taxes. In addition, Matthew and all of his sons owe alligence to the Manor Lord. In times of war, they could be called upon to fight. Garthe dreams of becoming a powerful war knight.