[dragon wench]

Tashara:

Race: human female

Class: decent fighter, high level mage, some druid spells and abilities (notably, lupine shape shifting)

Alignment: varies, but in general on the good/neutral side of the spectrum

Past: spent a long time with the Dark Flames. After the battle with the Abomination, she soon left the group, in order to wander, explore, and eventually seek out the community of elven druids and rangers mentioned to her by T'lainya. She does not care to discuss her past, beyond fairly skeletal details.

Appearance: Tashara is quite small, and stands about 5"4. She has dark hair which she wears long and loose. For reasons she does not yet understand, her hair colour has changed from a dark blond shade, to nearly black over the last five years. Her eyes seem to shift between a deep charcoal grey and intense blue depending on her mood and surroundings. Tashara's eyes have an extremely slight slant to them which might hint at a Kara-Turan or elven ancestor. However, only the most perceptive of observers would be likely to notice. Tashara has an olive tint to her skin; in the warm seasons she is very dark.

Personality: In her past, Tashara was given to considerable darkness, owing to circumstances. However, in recent years, she has adopted a more balanced, and at times, even light-hearted, perspective. She greatly enjoys verbal sparring, and can be extremely ascerbic if the mood takes her. Tashara is given to fairly frequent moments of reflection and introspection; she will often lapse into silence and observe conversations occurring about her.

Of note: Tashara is prone to wild surges of magic if she loses control of her emotions or temper. This can have some interesting effects.

Combat: Tends to prefer spellcasting. However, she is an able fighter and can handle a longsword with considerable skill. Occasionally, when out of ranged spells, she will use a longbow, but her ability with it is less than stellar.

Equipment: Occasionally Tashara wears a mage robe and relies on "mage armor," "stoneskin" etc. However, she tends to prefer a specially crafted, enchanted chainmail. Her cuirass is designed for bare arms to help provide for freedom of movement and uninhibited spellcasting. It is a highly enchanted and gives her immunity to all mind affecting spells (as well as "sleep"). The chainmail is silvery black with the faint glow of emerald green beneath. She wears a sleeveless buccaneer style type of tunic beneath it, dark pants tailored close to the legs to prevent excessive floppy material in battle. For colder temperatures, or when she wants to blend into her surroundings, she pulls a dark, earth-toned cloak around her. Her boots are elven.

Tashara's longsword is also special. It is made from a mysterious metal alloy of some kind (only she and one other know how it was forged). It is dark silver in colour and seems to glow with an inner light. The sword is lethally sharp and rarely needs to have its blade reconditioned. Its hilt is decorated by an intricately worked copper-coloured inlay of a dragon. Because she is of relatively small stature, the sword has been carefully adapted. It is a little shorter than most longswords, and its grip is designed to precisely fit her hand.

Nobody else can wear Tashara's gear. Both the chainmail and sword were crafted specifically for her.

Special abilities: can shapeshift into a wolf several times per day.

Weakneses: To be revealed as the story advances


Axis

A fairy dragon and Tashara's familiar. Axis is both mischievous and very arrogant. He constantly questions the decisions his mistress makes while reminding her of her flaws and weaknesses. Yet, he is unfailingly loyal, and eventually always does her bidding.