Brisby, Orias

Name: Orias Brisby
Birthplace: Athkatla, Amn
Age: 21
Race: Halfling
Gender: Male
Deity: None
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Background
Orias was born to Kotho and Dola Brisby in one of the less prosperous zones of Athkatla, Amn's capital city. An adventurer by nature, Kotho was asked to settle down in the city by his wife, Dola, but eventually endeavored to provide for his family by acquiring fame and fortune through exploration. He left on another trek for renown shortly after his son's birth.

However, though Kotho returned a few months later, he had nothing of particular value. He promised his family great riches and continued to come and go, his visits fewer and further between. Left to work for her son alone, the embittered Dola had little attention for Orias, leaving him to grow in the streets. Eventually, six years after Orias's birth, Kotho visited his family one more time and left for an adventure from which he did not return.

Orias became something of a troublemaker, inheriting his father's desire for exploration and becoming something of a nuisance to his neighbors. As he grew, he discovered he had also inherited Kotho's innate magical talent. Dola, angry at her son's similarity to his father, refused to acknowledge his abilities and insisted that he had no prospects. As a result, Orias had little ambition, leaving his magic undeveloped until well into his 15th year.

One day, a human wizard noticed Orias's casual use of cantrips in the streets of Amn. The wizard, introducing himself as Korin Ramsey, visited Dola and offered to teach Orias; Dola responded that he may as well take Orias off her hands. Thereafter Orias became Ramsey's apprentice, taking residence in his home.

Although his life was much more comfortable as an apprentice, Orias quickly became annoyed with the stuffy rooms and Ramsey's "proper magic". After only a few years, he endeavored to leave, stealing some of Ramsey's savings and leaving in the night. He rashly boarded a boat to Avanthyr, deciding to follow in his father's footsteps as an explorer.