Argos was a normal merchant hailing from Southern Continent, but his life changed when he discover the voice, telling him he was chosen to carry the power beyond this realm. He discovered this through an incident in his hometown marketplace, where the 'Voice' told him that his merchant rival was using otherworldly means to grew his business. Once Argos rummage around his rival store one night, he found the Tome of Outer World and wrestle it from the rival. Alas, during the scuffle, Argos unintentionally (or is it?) killed his rival. This incident forced Argos to run from his hometown.

During his escape from his hometown, he heard the rumor about Dawnport, and decide to start a new life there while learning his new power.