Character Campaign Seeds

Seeds are bits of character background that tie in directly to plot-lines in the Ashes of Intelligence campaign. These seeds do not define a character's entire background. That remains the province of the player to create. However, they provide a little extra for the character that directly links the character to the campaign and gives the character a personal story in the campaign.
In addition to a bit of background story, each seed also provides a small mechanical bonus and one or more possible allegiances. In some cases, an allegiance is mandatory in order to take the seed, but in most, the allegiances are simply suggestions.
There are six seeds total. Every character should select one seed at character creation. No seed may be selected by more than one character--there is a maximum of one character per seed. Players should discuss amongst themselves their choice of seeds before finalizing choices. Choice of seed is not a case of first come, first served.
The seeds are linked below.
Apocalyptic Drinks
Desert Winds
Disciple of Thought
Giants in the Earth
The Gunsmith
Naja's Confidant