Born and raised in Daggerford, Svarog grew up in a simple lifestyle, with small semblances to the bigger city life of Waterdeep. He grew up around the farms and was raised to work hard and give his all to the betterment of those around him and those in need. When he got older he employed himself as a guard however, not wanting to till a field to the days he was old and gray.
His grandfather still lived in the small town of Amphail, where they were even further detached from city life and ever more nothing but a farming town. Svarog's parents moved away from that quiet life in the middle of nowhere and Svarog was accustomed to having a modicum of civilization around him. However, as his grandfather got older, he was invited to visit so that his grandfather could present him with an inheritance.
The travel took some time and would be interrupted. Bandits set upon his wagon and the rider and horse were slain. Svarog did his best to fight back, but he was taken captive. He was not captive for long, however, and managed to escape. He got to Waterdeep and roused the guards there. The bandits were tracked down and taken care of, but this left Svarog with no money, stuck in Waterdeep, and in need of a means of finding his way to Amphail.