Despite his relative youth, Khalid possesses a larger-than-life presence holding court behind the driftwood bar at the rowdy Shady Oasis. His round, smiling face and booming laugh spreads an infectious mood across his tavern. Khalid hair seems to surround his head and he sports a short boxed beard framing his wide grin. His substantial belly strains the buttons of the food-stained apron he wears over a simple cotton tunic and trousers.