Taj, a supporting character from Rumble Town's Zhed family, initially concealed a Nemesis infection, dismissing visible symptoms as a severe cold when questioned—a reflection of societal pressures on the Infected. During the Rumble Town incident, witnessing Seth’s resolve spurred Taj to open the town gates for endangered bystanders, directly defying the oppressive environment.

Afterward, Taj enrolled at the Artemis Institute to study sorcery, signaling transformed self-perception. Facial features depicting the infection became more openly visible in later narratives. Taj avoided Nemesis hunting, instead pursuing competitive magic broom racing to reshape public perception of the Infected, countering stereotypes of monstrosity or destructibility.

Beyond personal growth, Taj influenced others significantly: a post-Rumble Town letter from the Zhed family alleviated Seth’s despondency, validating their actions. Later, Taj formed a team for the 258th Broom Broom Survival Cup. When defender Koulo Koulo sustained an injury, Taj recruited Seth as a replacement. Frustrated by Seth’s initial lack of seriousness during the race, Taj revealed the core motivation—using racing to showcase the Infected’s positive potential. This spurred collaborative tactics, though the event concluded without material rewards due to post-race prize money disputes.

Taj’s journey illustrates a shift from concealment to advocacy, leveraging magical proficiency in racing to challenge discrimination within the series’ societal framework.