The Prelude
Fiera Shadowscale was born somewhere on the Farlian Coast, but was dropped off at an orphanage in nearby Silco City at only three years old. Silco Orphanage raised her, and even from an early age she was a troublemaker. She was constantly taking things that didn’t belong to her, starting fights, and letting her temper control her actions. One thing she was constantly stealing from others was their books. She had developed a love for reading, and would devour any book she could get her claws on. She was often treated poorly simply because of her draconic ancestry, which was rare in Silco city. Most people that lived there were human, along with a few dwarves, halflings, and gnomes.
When she turned 16 years old, she decided to run away from the orphanage and began living as a thief on the streets. She learned to steal in order to survive. She made her money by pickpocketing, and doing other small-time jobs. She only stole from those who deserved it.
Many other street kids respected her for her skills, and she was known as one of the better pickpockets in the city. After a year of being on her own, she began to run with a crew that called themselves “The Serpent Hounds,” named after the predator that dwells in the forests surrounding Silco Valley.
Serpent Hounds are known for being smart and making strategic, calculated moves, so it was a perfect fit for Fiera. She eventually became their master of strategy and would be the one to plan out their jobs and escape plans. For three years Fiera ran with them, earning them a reputation and a fair bit of gold. They taught her many things, including how to pick locks, how to scout locations, and how to disarm traps, all of which she picked up incredibly quickly. Her nimble draconic hands were perfect for a thief.
One day, however, a simple job went bad. They were set up to rob a caravan carrying two nobles into Silco City, but the Serpent Hounds encountered a surprise after launching their attack. The guards escorting the caravan had magical weapons, as well as protective enchantments. Magic in Silco City was rare, so the Serpent Hounds were forced to run. The guards captured all four of Fiera’s companions, and Fiera was forced to flee Silco City. Using her quick intellect and wits, she was able to flee. As she arrived back at their hideout, she found it was being raided by the guards of the city. She was forced to stow away aboard a ship that was just about to leave. There was nothing left in Silco for Fiera, and she was in need of a new beginning.
