Talax has lived in Varisia his whole life. He was found in the ruins of a town on the northern coast that looked as though it had been raided and pillaged, by a nomadic clan of merchants traveling through the area. He was taken in and adopted by them, but was young enough that he doesn't really remember his birth family. His new family traveled the length of Varisia, trading goods and services to the various communities. Talax was a quick study and would try to find new books to read on their journeys. Eventually he learned the merchant trade, with a focus on books, along with the general goods that the caravan sold.
When Talax was in his mid-20's, he was out searching for herbs after the caravan had stopped for the evening on its way to the dedication of the new Cathedral in Sandpoint and came accross a raven that was injured in a clearing. Talax took the bird in and bound its wounds. It became apparent to Talax that the raven was not a normal raven but something more. When it was healed, the raven offered Talax powers beyond what he could ever imagine, and being a student of knowledge and always seeking more, Talax agrees and began his path to greater knowledge. During the dedication of the Cathedral and the ensuing goblin attack he was gravely wounded and near death, when the town priestess of Desna, Koya, saved his life with her healing magic. Since then he has always been dedicated to her, assisting her trips to Magnimar, Riddleport and Korvosa. Talax has continued to travel with his raven, Muninn, and learned much from him. He is currently arriving in Sandpoint to resupply his wagon and to check in with Koya, having heard that her mother has recently passed.