Mirandax was never blessed with the grace and sophistication typical of the elves. As a child he spent most of his time alone, skipping out on his education, and instead learning the lessons taught in the wilderness around his village. Scorned by his peers, ignored by his elders, and a disappointment in the eyes of his parent, both mages, it is no surprise that Mirandax left home as soon as he was declared an adult.
He spent the next few years as a wandering sword for hire, serving as a caravan guard, militia scout, and at one point, bodyguard. His travels brought him to Cheliax where his skill with a blade and his uncomplicated nature have served him well. If he will never rise to the heights of power, that is just as well with him; he has no desire to be one of the mighty.
Though he has earned a reputation in Cheliax for his tactlessness and his lack of social grace, he has also earned a reputation as a deadly fighter, a decent scout, and a loyal mercenary as well as for having virtually no political ambition. Since he was an utter nobody in the political arena and totally loyal to his client, Mirandax seemed an easy choice for muscle when it was time to select the Princess' escort.