Thaddicus Zorander was the brother of first wizard Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander. He was born ungifted, causing much difficulty in the Zorander household. While Thaddicus was often saddled with his brother's household chores, it was mentioned that Zedd was instead forced to take part in vigorous magical training with their gifted wizard father. This appearance of preference often upset Thaddicus, and made him feel inferior due to his lack of gift. The brothers originally held a deep-seated animosity for each other because of this schism, but it was resolved once the two were able to see eye to eye.