Citizen of Tymanther

Introduction. In Faerun, Thymari, known to common people as Tymantherans, were the dragonborn ethnicity that made up the vast majority of the population of Tymanther. While they shared most of the cultural traits of other dragonborn from Abeir and Laerakond, their culture was unique as well, shaped by their experiences in both worlds, Abeir and Toril.

Clans. Thymari clans had existed since the foundation of Tymanchebar, and had a prominent position in Tymantheran society. Thymari clans were equivalent to the noble houses of other nations, though the clans themselves often resembled an army more than anything else. Each clan was led by a matriarch or patriarch, who was usually appointed to the position by the former clan leader. Thymari dragonborn always put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A common practice among friendly clans was to foster their young with one another in order to broaden their horizons and strengthen clan ties.

Military. Thymari dragonborn were a highly militaristic people, and their lords and ladies were those dragonborn who had proven themselves capable of leading their fellows. Most Thymari served in the Lance Defenders for two years, but only a small percentage remained after that period and became permanent soldiers. A few dragonborn also were selected to be part of the Adjudicators, Djerad Thymar's police force.

Magic. Thymari weren't so adept to use magic, as magic was more difficult to use in Abeir than in Toril. As such, spellcasters only existed in dragonborn society as a novelty since their arrival to Toril. The few Thymari who took the way of spellcasting, had arcane practices that were considered exotic and unorthodox compared with those of other races.

Religion. Most Thymari didn't worship the gods, although they acknowledged their existence and power. This was because Thymari were raised hearing the stories of their ancestors since hatchlings. Those stories were crude and hard, as abeiran dragonborn had to endure a lot of hardships under the yoke of dragon tyrants. As such, those "nursery tales" shaped the identity of a Thymari on a fundamental way, making them wary of the gods, as in their point of view, gods weren't different to the dragon tyrants of Abeir, asking for worship in exchange for stuff that dragonborn were capable of doing on their own.

Dragons and Slavery. Most Thymari dragonborn were only one or two generations removed from the dragonborn of old Tymanchebar. Because of that and for the same reasons they were wary about gods, most Thymari held a deeply distrust for dragons, or even hated them, as many of them still remembered the old stories about the dragon tyrants of Abeir. Many Thymari dragonborn became renowned heroes by slaying dragons. This behavior was slowly changing as of 1479 DR, with Thymari becoming more open to the concept of "good dragons", thanks to the efforts of a few individuals and organizations such as the Platinum Cadre, although the older or old-fashioned Thymari dragonborn were loathe to change their point of view, and few metallic dragons were wary about dragonborn as well.

 The vast majority of Thymari shared a common culture that was based on a sense of responsibility to their clans, encompassed in three key concepts:

Omin' iejirsjighen (Blood commands unity, clan earns it), meaning the things individuals owed to their clans because they were taught their importance, such as defending your country or being a good host.

Omin' iejirkkessh (What the clan writes on the blood), the things individuals owed to their clans that didn't needed to be taught, such as respecting your clan elders and knowing the importance of traditions.

Throtominarr, the honor individuals showed to their ancestors by improving on what they had created, such as increasing their clan's status, without undoing what their ancestors had made.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: One set of artisan's tools.

Languages: You speak draconic, infernal, and one additional language.

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, jewelry to identify your clan, and an ornate dagger

Suggested Characteristics

Thymari are born and raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a particular hero of my clan, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it—I’m a perfectionist.
3	I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
4	I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
5	I’m always polite and respectful.
6	I have a crude sense of humor.
7	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
8	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.

d6	Ideal
1	Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
2	Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
3	Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil)
5	Clan. The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb. (Any)
6	Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my clan.
2	My clan’s alliance with another clan must be sustained at all costs.
3	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
4	I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
5	My honor is my life.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my clan forever.
3	I am inflexible in my thinking.
4	I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
5	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
6	My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.