In many ways, the details of Nails’ early life and upbringing are as much a mystery as the treasures he once sought, and now hides. Raised somewhere in the western hemisphere in a remote village that clung to the edge of forgotten history, Nails always found himself more at home in ancient ruins than bustling streets. From an early age, his world was one of myths and wonder, where bedtime stories whispered to him by village elders were secretive tales of lost artifacts and buried fortunes.

Nails was informally educated by eccentric historians, wandering cartographers, and elusive treasure hunters who often vanished as quickly as they appeared. A scholarship from a mysterious benefactor saw him briefly at a prestigious American university, where he was often found in the dark corners of libraries, sifting through dust-laden tomes that most deemed fictional. It was here where he first met his friend-turned-archnemesis, the brilliant (and insane) Arthur Mordecai.

Nails’ descent into the world of treasure hunting was no more a choice to him than breathing is to the rest of us. Legend speaks of a chance encounter deep in the catacombs of a forgotten city, where he unearthed an artifact that pulsed with ancient power. From that moment, his founding of TREASUREFIX was a natural evolution — a means to delve deeper into the hidden vaults and long-buried secrets of the world while simultaneously sharing his passion with others. Each treasure hunt is a puzzle in and of itself, but also a piece of a larger narrative — one that perhaps only Nails himself can decipher.

Outside the labyrinthine worlds of treasure hunting, Nails is a paradoxical figure. He can often be found weaving intricate baskets, kneading dough for homemade bread, gardening under the moonlight, or reading Marcus Aurelius by candlelight, with his small mixed-breed dog and best friend, Cipher, by his side. On the other hand, he is also a pop culture aficionado, particularly well-versed in the genres of American film, television, sports, and music.