Malazan Character Background

So a DM on Reddit/r/lfg wants to run a Malazan-themed campaign. Thought up a character and decided to share.  This is about as much background as I feel a PC needs - notice that it doesn't have tons of history - just a little flavor, a basic description of the guy and some hints about class/stats (mage, high dex). For you Malazan fans, Tanner Rhyse is a low-level squad mage, Malazan Army,