Zaiss grew up in Zuul Fortem. It was good enough place for her as a child. Her parents weren't one of wealth, and she wasn't exactly talented. She stood out, as she was a very pale elf. While she wasn't subject to bulling, she wasn't treated well either. Zaiss learned quickly how to defend herself. In her teens, she gained a reputation as having a short fuse and lashing out at others by surprise. She would appear calm and collected, which disguised her rising anger toward someone. It wasn't rare to hear about Zaiss striking others over petty things. This reputation of being 'tough' made her job selections tricky. She's been hired muscle all the way to farm hand, but nothing respected. Her sense of hard work sprouted a strong sense of pride.
As an adult, Zaiss works her days as a smith. Surprising to outsiders, as she dresses in fine dresses. "It's a double life." She often tells people. Still, working for someone else was too low for the 'mighty' Zaiss. She left the city. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do, but she was hoping something would present itself.