Some are a deep ruby red, others a rich emerald color, while some shimmer with golden light similar to the sun, and some even seem to glow with an eerie, otherworldly blue. These stones, scattered across this desert, are perfect for Pax’s work. They are smooth, perfectly weighted, and often have natural shapes that make them ideal for carving into dice.

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Despite the dangers of this desert, including harsh sandstorms and fierce desert monsters, Pax feels right at home here. He knows every cave and tunnel where the rarest stones can be found. With his large brown bag that he always carries on his shoulder, Pax roams the desert, collecting stones that he will later use for his craft. He has become a master of dice making, transforming each gem into a die that is sought after not only for it's functional but also it's beauty.

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For Pax, making dice is what he loves, it's a delicate craft of precision and creativity. Every stone is carefully inspected for imperfections before it is cut and polished. With his tools, Pax spends days carves the dice to perfection, constantly checking that the weight and shape is just right for a fair roll. But what sets Pax’s dice apart isn't their randomness. People say Pax discovered a way to craft the dice in a special way giving them the ability to roll "perfectly unpredictable numbers". These people claim it’s just the strange nature of the stones Pax uses, but no one can deny the value and quality of these dice.

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Many of the dice Pax makes come in a variety of styles. Some are simple, smooth like a normal D6, while others are specially carved with runes and symbols. Each die is its own work of art, and Pax takes great pride in his dice. He always keeps dice in his large satchel, which he carries with him everywhere he goes. This bag seems to always be filled to the brim with dice of all sizes and shapes, each one a meticulously crafted along his travels. Pax has become known to trade these dice with travelers and adventurers, often in exchange for food, supplies, or more gems. However he’s just as happy to give a die away to those who truly appreciate his work.

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As time went on, Pax has gained a reputation across Crosantten. People know him as The Goblin Dice Maker, his dice are often sought after by gamblers, adventurers, and champions alike. Many tales have been told about the wandering little goblin who searches the sands for stones. Groups of collectors claim Pax’s dice hold special powers, that they can bring a person good luck.

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Despite these stories, Pax remains the same, preferring quiet nights alone searching the desert for gems. He is a simple goblin with a love for shiny things, and crafting his dice with care and skill. While this might not seem like a very adventurous life, Pax is content spending his days doing this. As long as the people of Crosantten still seek out his dice, Pax will always stay busy.

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So Pax continues to search for gems and stones, his satchel heavy with his hard work. As Pax wanders the lands looking for more gems and stones who knows just where the sands will take him or what adventures he might find himself in.