Varys Rydrith's Links
A staunch traditionalist in life, he's not exactly elated about the westernization of his House. Fadren talks and acts like a Nord, mashed their House name together with a Nordic one, and doesn't even put that amalgamation before his given name. Were he still alive, he might warm up to these changes, or at least accept them given Vvardenfell's uninhabitability. But spirits are slow to change. In the end, a Skjelvik-Varys is still a Varys, and as an ancestor spirit it's Rydrith's job to guide all members of his House, no matter how funny they sound to him.
According to his parents, Rydrith is a Tamrielic hero and a saint within their House. According to Fadren's personal experience with the mer's spirit, he's also annoying, hard to understand, arguably racist, and still hasn't gotten over the fall of the Tribunal despite having centuries to come to terms with it. Now and then he does give good advice, even if he obscures them in riddles for no good reason. And despite all the cultural barriers, there are some things about being a Prisoner that only others with the same fate would understand.
They wonder why Rydrith is constantly trying to kill them and Hummus, but Hummus seems to like him, so A'gon figures they can trust Rydrith, if no one else in this ashy land.
He thinks Rydrith is a great friend with great drinks; he's a constant in this new and strange world and Hummus appreciates him being there.