Mr. Mahmoud is the patriarch of the Mahmoud family and the father of Materia and Camille. A successful merchant based in Sydney, he is horrified when Materia elopes with James. He makes sure the two are remarried by a priest. Then he disowns Materia and curses James. His desire to ensure his daughter's comfort and security are intact, as seen in his gift of a home to the young couple. While his motivations may not be completely pure, he is still tied to his daughter even if he refuses to acknowledge her existence.