Alviss is one of a group of mining dwarves hired by King Vargas of Miscellania to expand the caves beneath the kingdom's castle. These caves, which were formerly dungeons, have proven to provide good housing for the kingdom's people. Because the dwarves have long been a subterranean people, Vargas has selected them to expand the caves. A recent Giant Sea Snake infestation has temporarily put Alviss and his crew's mining project on hold. During the Royal Trouble quest, players help eliminate the snakes, saving the project.