Allright.. I have started as a human outsider, that apparently gives you some interesting starting options:
Your wanderings have led you to Fountainlauds, a human camp. You are a stranger here. --------------------------------------------------------
Let's be pollite and start with a proper introduction. My name is Liriva Callruin, the greatest bandit that ever lived. Haven't heard of me you say? Now I must admit that my status is not yet recognized by all those that wander on this fine world we have, but all that is about to change. You see, right now even I could forgive most people for thinking I was just an extremely handsome and charismatic, but completely ordinary thief. They would be mistaken, because the thing about thieves is; they do stuff out of sight, hidden in the shadows.. It is the same with me. The world is still ignorant, but I have have been plotting and scheming, and have concocted the perfect plan. I will not be known as just an ordinary mortal for long.
I am writing down these notes, just to make sure the story of my rise to power is properly put down on paper. Others will sing my praises in time, and may document my life and exploits, but nothing beats hearing it first hand, from the master himself. So here we go.
So here I am, in Fountainlauds. I recently joined this bandid group because they have been quite succesfull. The bewildering brothers we are called. There are at least 25 bandits here, besides me, and we have this incredible pile of loot:
In other words, perfect starting point for my journey. There are piles of golden, silver and copper coins here, there's armor belonging to dwarves, goblins and any race you can imagine. Then there is fancy clothing, diamonds, all that kind of stuff. However I want to move inconspiciously and have no need for all this crap. Luxury is for later, first it's time for action. I take some basic clothing, a backpack, waterskin, a proper axe, and some money.
Now dear reader, that last item on the list may have made you wonder. Any proper thief has other means to acquire what he wants without the need of currency, right? Indeed; and that's why you can consider it a souvenir, and at the same time a reminder of my goal. Not just the volume, but also the variety of currency the brothers have accumulated over the years is staggering, I have taken one of each type of coin I could find, resulting in a collection of 35 different coins, minted in 14 different empires. Soon, all those empires and more, will know my name! I will settle for no less.