Born in the capitol of Tethyr, along the (in)famous Trade Way, Thellis has no memory of his parents.  He supposes that they must have been horrified when he was born-- it's a common story with Tieflings.  Parents that had no idea that, far far back in their family tree, there was a fiend.

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Until the baby they'd longed to love was born inhuman.

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But growing up an orphan in Tethyr, with its strong cultural ties to home and family, forever reminded Thellis that he was different.  The first few years of his life were spent at the temple of Tymora, with the other children the priests had given shelter to, but when he was nine, Thellis decided he was old enough (with the help of several other children) to make his way on his own.

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From a very young age, Thellis had proved to have a quick wit and eager mind.  Tethyrians aren't much for book learning, but Thellis devoured every tome and tale he could beg, borrow or steal outright.  Silver tongued and independent, the life of a traveling bard suited him perfectly.

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Thellis is a bard by profession, though he has spent just as much time dealing with the shadier, rogue elements of his lifestyle. Though outwardly very charming, and a consummate performer- inwardly, Thellis resents the fact that people judge him by his race. It's almost impossible to get legitimate work, and the underbelly of the world offered him a place to call home. 

Romantically, Thellis has made quite a reputation amongst angry fathers and overprotective elder brothers. His lust for other men is kept far quieter, since being a Tiefling is enough of a red flag for most people.

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His style tends to be very flashy and dramatic, something that lends itself to his professional mystique.  A bard is meant to be eye catching, after all!