As a small child, Connyr would frequently break into the libraries of Waterdeep at night to look at the illustrations in the books and scrolls held within them. His parents could not afford an education for him, so it was closest he could get to learning, despite the fact that he was illiterate.
One day, a wizard named Nicolas, who managed one of the libraries, noticed that certain books would be out of place every morning. He decided to spend the night in the library, hidden among the shelves, to see what was causing his books to move. What he saw was Connyr sneaking in through a window. Nicolas grabbed the little boy and took him to his office.
Frightened of the trouble that he was in, Connyr confessed to the wizard, and explained that all he wanted was to learn about the pictures he saw in the books and scrolls. Nicolas took pity on him, and offered to teach him if Connyr would stop breaking in at night. Connyr excitedly agreed, and begin his studies the very next day.
Connyr picked up reading and writing quickly, and soon Nicolas put him through a more rigorous education. The wizard instructed him on multiple subjects ranging from history and religion, to the natural and medical sciences. As he advanced, Nicolas began to train Connyr in magic and took him on fully as an apprentice.
After spending years under the tutelage of Nicolas, Connyr received his own posting as a scribe at the library. But he grew restless as he craved for more opportunities to learn. Nicolas noticed this, and gave his apprentice a new task. He told Connyr to leave and explore the wider world. He explained that he could still be in service to library by spending his time searching for new books and scrolls, and having them sent back for research. Connyr agreed, packed his things, and left the in the morning.
Connyr's journey took him first north to Neverwinter, then east towards Silverymoon. All along the way, he sent back to the library any interesting books or scrolls that he found. But his finds were few and far between, and it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to fund his travels.
On his way to Silverymoon, he heard about a guild in the area that was looking for members. It offered food and lodging, as well as offering payment for any jobs completed in the guild's name. Connyr decided that the guild was his best chance to stay financially afloat while still retaining the freedom he needed to continue his mission to acquire new knowledge for the library.
