@MacabreFox thanks very much
Hey @Catchphrase, I did notice some things in your CS, that left me wondering about a few things in regards to your character.
Why did he only choose to learn Illusion magic? Can he wield any other type of magic? If so, please list, and tell to what degree he can wield magic. Where did he study history and creatures, at the Mages Circle, or over time during his travels? Has he ever worked in other cities/kingdoms as a story-teller before being hired on by Remonnet? Why did he choose to be a story-teller? Did someone influence him in his younger years? Or did he form a habit when he was a child of telling tales? Did he also use to play tricks on kids his own age, or was this a newly formed habit when he went to the Mages Circle?
Also, where was he born? What kingdom? Who were his parents? How did his parents react to him being sent off to the Mages Circle? Did he have any siblings? What did his parents do for a living? What is his financial status now? Is he a poor man, looking to make quick coin? Or does he have access to finances in the Bank of Nyhem?
And, regarding his appearance. What is average height? What is average weight? Is he balding, or does he have a thick head of hair? What color are his eyes? His skin tone? What does his nose look like? What about his lips? Are they thin, or plump? What does his voice sound like? Deep, and husky? Thin, and squeaky? Is he a man easily noticed, or would most people not take note of him?
These are simple things to think about. I’m not asking that you include all of these in your background (though it would be nice if you did), but I believe it will help add more depth to your character.