After surviving a portal explosion that leaves him scarred and lost in the void, Frank finds himself stranded on the hostile world of Dorbin. Unable to speak the local language and burdened by severe injuries, he must figure out how to operate the Creator's mysterious kiosk system. To earn money and secure his safety in a world without laws, Frank takes charge of managing a team of gladiators and mercenaries.

Frank is a pragmatic, intelligent, and rational former family man who makes hard decisions without complaining. Though physically crippled from his arrival, his true strength lies in strategic management, trading arbitrage, and learning from his past mistakes. Despite his attempts to adapt to a dark world, his inherent good heart continuously drives him to protect those who rely on him.

What begins as a desperate bid for financial survival quickly escalates into full-scale mercenary management and settlement construction. As Frank works to convert Team Zeppelin into a lasting empire, divine manipulation and abrupt system overhauls continuously change the rules of trade and building. Across all three books, his journey evolves into a battle to maintain stability for his allies amidst shifting cosmic systems.