- Tawad was traveling to the isolated coastal settlements of northern Irkasy as part of a cultural exchange when he and his crew became embroiled in the fight against Kyldaross. Only he and two other crew members survived the airship crash that ensued.
- Tawad has agreed to pay Onyx , and by extension The Gilded Blade, a fee for rescuing him and his crew as soon as he returns to his base of operations.
- Tawad has taken the Feyndor tapestry from Tyrion and agreed to find someone who would better be able to determine its value. He has promised to keep Tyrion apprised of any developments.
Tawad al-Bakri is a scholar employed by the () of Akzou. He often visits cities and settlements in other nations in hopes of promoting cultural exchanges.