Graykar - Background. The Later Years
I awoke in an alley off a bustling city street. How the hell did I get here? The last thing I remember is. . . Ok so I don't remember anything past 5 minutes ago. Stay calm. Get your bearing's. It will all come back to you. Yeah, not so much. Nobody ever came looking for me. I was going to have to figure out who I was or who I was going to be. That was 10 years ago, I still don't know HOW I got here but at least now I know where Here is. While researching where I was and really anything I could get my hands on I was befriended by and old Bard named Marcus who took me in as an apprentice. Over the course of years spent learning the trade and the city I started remembering or dreaming about the past. My past, other lives on other worlds. I have remembered many distinct lives. I told Marcus and he thought they were wonderfully made up stories that just needed polishing. Who am I to complain, he taught me the craft and it has been my lifeline ever since. Near as I can tell I am 654 years old though appearance wise I look to be in my late 20s early 30s. In my memories I have lived as a farmer, sailor, soldier, tavern keep, laborer, and an adventurer. That one didn’t last long. Once I was even courtesan to the Duchess of Len, come to think of it that ended poorly as well. I don't remember the skill sets so much as the experiences from the memories. More recently while exploring the jungle I was abducted by Kobolds and after a number of months made honorary chieftain after helping orchestrate a coup. That was enough exploring for a while. Now I mostly spend my time honing my craft playing taverns and parks and still hitting the books. A hobby turned obsession is researching Si'Nassapherion. This is the first time I remember a Dragon ruling over a city state. I soak up anything I can find about her and the rest of the royal family. I spend a lot of time now trying to improve working conditions and quality of life for the lower class through my skills. I help out as much as I can with a few reputable food bank/ mission type organizations doing what I can to strech donations a far as possible through trades and bartering and a lot of IOUs. working on creating or becoming part of an information network. Its not much yet but if my fame grows perhaps my influence will as well.
A Conversation between Graykar and Marcus
Marcus: Guess what, I just heard about a wizard down in the wine district who specializes in past lives and their interpretation.
Graykar: Please tell, friend Marcus. (orders another round of drinks) Do you know if we can trust this wizard?
Marcus: Yeah – supposedly he’s legit an all – in fact I jotted down his address.
(hands Graykar a note with an address in the 4th Arch Tier on Vine Street and a name Zurrelevants)
Graykar: As in Irrelevant? Not promising, I must state.
Marcus: (chuckles) No, no, that’s not the wizard’s name, that’s like his manservant or something. Word is, you can ask if he is important, however never, never ask about his nose or ears. He supposedly has put people on the rack for that offense.
Graykar: Got it, no nose. No ears. So who is his employer?
Marcus: No, I really don’t know exactly who he works for. Just some powerful wizard, sorcerer, something. Several of them down that area with all the libraries and wineries.
Graykar: Wineries are good. Libraries not so much. Too many strange dudes in them.
Marcus: Yep, wizards are a secretive bunch of pricks, aren’t they (laughs again.) Anyway, word on the street is that this Zurrelevants guy is planning something soon, so you best get the move on.
Graykar: Great. One more round, then off I will go. Take care, Marcus.
Marcus: Yes you too. May music be your solace, dear friend.
Mental characteristics
Intellectual Characteristics
Gain fame and influence to bring about real change for the underclass, and leave the world better than I found it.
Morality & Philosophy
Treats people well and with respect, loves to gather information in social situations, roots for the underdog (he may have started the underclasses version of the "Hero of Canton"), believes diplomacy is the best option and violence should always be a last resort.If he had a catch phrase it would be "Have I ever told you about... or This reminds me of the time..."
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