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About Ellania BrazenTree

Six feet tall, with golden blonde hair, and bright blue eyes, Ellania is graceful, intelligent, and charming. Her skin is lightly tanned, though most of it is covered by either rugged explorer's clothes or delicate finery. A faint shimmer hangs in the air around her, giving away the presence of mage armor to those who know what to look for. She wears a backpack and bandolier, as well as two pouches and four scroll cases on her belt. The bandolier carries potions. The backpack holds survival gear, and artistic supplies. She always carries at least a day worth of water and food, though she often uses them as offerings to new people she deals with. She wears one piece of jewelry: a highly polished holy symbol of Apsu, rendered in brass, to honor her draconic heritage. Being a professional artist, her weapons (light mace and dagger) are highly decorated, but do not appear to have seen much use.

She was raised by the brass dragon Palax Kerin (her great-great-great-grandmother) to the west of the Five Kings Mountains - between the Elven settlement of Elistia and the town of Woodsedge near the border of Galt. Ellania was exposed to many humanoid races as they traveled the Sellen river, stopping in the settlement near her home. Palax is well known to the locals and has acted as an elder for the town of Rivercross since she arrived in the area over 500 years ago.

Because of the way she was raised, Ellania was not exposed much to humanoid societies and how they work. This has created in her a certain awkwardness in large group settings, though she does well in small groups. She always loved learning, and eagerly studied every subject she could. Through Palax's example, she learned how to use her natural charm to the greatest advantage. When she finally struck out on her own, she was well suited to membership with the Grand Archive. Ellania approaches each mission she undertakes with an eye toward what she can learn and bring back to the Grand Lodge. In most cases though, she prefers to leave the treasures of other cultures where they belong - a courtesy not extended to her elven ancestors. Her precise line drawings and written descriptions are going to have to be enough. Eventually she hopes to be able to craft replicas of foreign treasures for display.

Far from being non-interventionist, Ellania's ideals drive her actions. She isn't afraid to interfere when someone is in danger, or injustice rears its ugly head. She isn't above using subterfuge and intrigue, though she greatly prefers a direct approach.