Tom Hazard

Tom has been known by many names over the centuries of his life. The name his parents chose for him is Estienne Thomas Ambroise Christophe Hazard. His mother called him Estienne, but he tends to return to some form of Thomas whenever he establishes an identity. For the sake of clarity in this guide, he is always referred to as Tom except in direct quotes.

Tom was born in France in 1581, and he is 439 years old when he is writing his story. His long life is a core part of his identity. The experiences, especially his early experiences with fear and hatred, are also part of his identity. He has always been intelligent and musically talented. In the early 1600s, he could read and write in fluent English and French and was skilled with the lute. When Tom owed Rose money for the fruit he spilled, he...