| Zaik was born in the
lawless city of Buccaneer's Den. His mother was a "woman of the
night" who earned her living from the large number of sailors who
frequented the isle. Because of her occupation, Zaik's mother was not
sure who his father was.
Growing up, Zaik was always picked on by the
other children. They would taunt him because he wasn't very bright
and because of his mother's shady reputation. As he grew older, Zaik's
frustration in dealing with others turned into hatred after his mother
was beaten to death by one of her clients. Zaik went on a killing
spree that was nearly cut short by a travelling mage. However, Zaik
was saved by a stranger in black named Xavori.
Zaik tends to be incredibly loyal to anyone
who shows him any kindness and Xavori capitalized on this. He gave
Zaik equipment, trained him to be a better fighter, and even taught
him how to hide from more powerful visitors to the Den. He then turned
Zaik back loose on the populace of Buccaneer's Den and only occasionally
checks up on him. What Xavori's plans for Zaik are is anyone's guess...
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