---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : Gyles Fane | Race : Human | Height : 6'1" Cohort : Maynitra | Gender : Male | Weight : 215 lbs Update : | Age : 49 | Eyes : Brown Align : Lawful Neutral | Size : Medium | Hair : Black (speckled with grey) Deity : Wee Jas | Speed : 30' | Hand : Right ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Points |Temporary | Class/Level Ability Score Mod | Score Mod | Cleric of Wee Jas 3 [03] STR 10 +0 | +0 | Human Paragon 3 [03] DEX 10 +0 | +0 | Malconvoker 5 [05] CON 12 +1 | +0 | Thaumaturgist 5 [08] INT 16 +3 | +0 | Contemplative 1 [13] WIS 24 +7 | 28 +9 | [08] CHA 16 +3 | 22 +6 | XP in levels: 136k | XP over: 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Current Subdual | Total Dex Misc | BAB: +10/+5 HP : 74 | Init : + 0 = 0 + | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASE ATTACK: +10/+5 GRAPPLE: +10 WEAPON TAB DAM CRIT/MOD RI/MAX CATEGORY TYPE PROPERTIES +1 Adamantine Dagger +11/+6 1d4+1 15/x2 10'/50' Light SP CONDITIONAL: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Armor Shield Dex Size Natural Deflect Wis Insight Misc AC : 18 10 + 8 0 0 0 0 touch: 10 flat-footed: 18 flat-footed touch: 10 Conditional: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVES Ability Ability Bonus Base Mod Resist Misc Luck Fort : Con + 6 = 5.50 +1 Ref : Dex + 8 = 8.17 +0 Will : Wis +19 = 10.50 +9 Conditional: * Immunity to all diseases, including magical diseases ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RACE/CLASS ABILITIES & FEATS SOURCE (Level) FEATS WP(Simple) Cleric (1) AP(Light, Medium, Heavy, non-Tower Shields) Cleric (1) Spell Focus: Conjuration Human (1) Augment Summoning Feat (1) Persuasive Human Paragon (2) Craft Wondrous Item Feat (3) Skill Focus:Bluff Feat (6) Craft Magic Arms and Armor Malconvoker (3) Craft Construct Feat (9) Forge Ring Feat (12) Create Portal (Stronghold Builder's Guidebook pg50) Feat (15) Note: Might not be necessary -- see Player's Guide to Faerun pg42 If not, then this will be Summon Elemental (Complete Mage pg47) CLASS ABILITIES Aura (Ex, Lawful) Cleric (1) Cleric Spells Cleric (1) Domains Cleric (1) Magic Mind (Spell Compendium pg276-7) Spontaneous Domain Casting Cleric (1) Alternate Class Feature (Players Handbook II pg37) Lose ability to spontaneously convert prepared spells into cure/inflict spells Gain ability to spontaneously convert prepared spells into domain spells (Magic); also gain ability to prepare inflict spells in domain slots Rebuke Undead (Su) Cleric (1) Adaptive Learning:Bluff Human Paragon (1) Ability Boost:Wisdom Human Paragon (3) Deceptive Summons Malconvoker (1) Unrestricted Conjuration Malconvoker (1) Planar Binding Malconvoker (2) Deceptive Summons (fury) Malconvoker (4) Fiendish Legion Malconvoker (5) Improved Ally Thaumaturgist (1) Extended Summoning Thaumaturgist (3) Contingent Conjuration Thaumaturgist (4) Planar Cohort Thaumaturgist (5) Vacal Mara'aleon (Rakshasa) Bonus Domain: Law Contemplative (1) Divine Health Contemplative (1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LANGUAGES Common, Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKILLS CC Relevant Ability Total Ranks Ability Racial Synergy Magic Feat Misc Appraise Int = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 vs traps or sculptures +2 Balance Dex = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Bluff Cha = +36 |=20 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+5 |+2+3comp Climb Str = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Concentration Con = +11 |=10 |+ 1 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Craft:Trapmaking Int = +18 |=15 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Craft:Sculpting Int = +12 |= 9 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Decipher Script Int = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Diplomacy Cha = +30 |=15 |+ 6 |+0 |+4 |+0 |+0 |+2+3comp Disable Device Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Disguise Cha = + 9 |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0+3comp act in character +2 Escape Artist Dex = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Forgery Int = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Gather Information Cha = + 9 |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+3comp Handle Animal Cha = +XX |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+3comp Heal Wis = + 9 |= 0 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Hide Dex = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Intimidate Cha = +13 |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+2 |+3comp Jump Str = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Knowledge: Arcana Int = + 8 |= 5 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Architecture Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Dungeoneering Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Geography Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: History Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Local Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Nature Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Nobility Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Religion Int = +18 |=15 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Knowledge: Planes Int = +23 |=20 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Listen Wis = + 9 |= 0 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Move Silently Dex = - 2 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Open Lock Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Perform Cha = + 9 |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+3comp Profession: Wis = +XX |= 0 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Ride Dex = + 0 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Search Int = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Sense Motive Wis = +16 |= 5 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+2 Sleight of Hand Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Speak Language: 0 Spellcraft Int = +17 |=12 |+ 3 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+0 |+0 Spot Wis = + 9 |= 0 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 Survival Wis = + 9 |= 0 |+ 9 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 on other planes +2 Swim Str = - 4 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-4ACF Tumble Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |-2ACF Use Magic Device Cha = +XX |= 0 |+ 6 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+3comp vs scrolls +2 Use Rope Dex = + 0 |= 0 |+ 0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLERIC SPELLS (Wis) General CL: 15 [Law]: (marked with ^) +1 CL Conjuration Spells: Ignore alignment restrictions and evil descriptor spells don't change alignment [Summoning]: (marked with *) Summoned creatures gain +4 enhancement to Strength and Constitution for duration of summoning Duration is doubled (as per Extend Spell); stacks with Extend Spell Summon Monster line of spells: If summoning evil creatures, increase number summoned by +1 Make Bluff check vs Sense Motive for each evil summoned creature; on success: Spell duration is Extended (as per Extend Spell) Creatures gain +2 bonus on weapon damage rolls and +2hp/HD Failure by 5+: Creature breaks free and is hostile until spell ends LEVEL 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Base: 6 5+1 5+1 5+1 4+1 4+1 3+1 2+1 1+1 Bonus: - 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 - Resist DC: 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Conjuration DC: 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Domains Magic -- spontaneous domain casting 1 Magic Aura 2 Identify 3 Dispel Magic 4 Imbue with Spell Ability 5 Spell Resistance 6 Antimagic Field 7 Spell Turning 8 Protection from Spells Mind (Spell Compendium pg275) 1 Comprehend Languages 2 Detect Thoughts 3 Lesser Telepathic Bond 4 Discern Lies 5 Rary's Telepathic Bond 6 Probe Thoughts (Spell Compendium p162) 7 Brain Spider (Spell Compendium p38) 8 Mind Blank Law 1 Protection from Chaos 2 Calm Emotions 3 Magic Circle against Chaos 4 Order's Wrath 5 Dispel Chaos 6 Hold Monster 7 Dictum 8 Shield of Law ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PURCHASES (100,000gp) Cloak of Charisma +6 36,000 Periapt of Wisdom +4 16,000 Circlet of Persuasion 4,500 Heward's Handy Haversack 2,000 Reasonable mundane equipment, expensive components, and spell foci 10,000 Other miscellaneous magical equipment 4,650 Elven Chainmail +3, glamered 15,850 +1 Adamantine Dagger 5,302 Ring of Mind Shielding 8,000 Gloves of Object Reading (Magic Item Compendium pg107) 3,000 TOTAL 100,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EQUIPMENT & STUFF WORN Location Weight (lb) Head : Circlet of Persuasion -- Face/Eyes : Neck : Periapt of Wisdom +4 -- Chest/Shirt : Body/Armor : Elven Chainmail +3, glamered 20 Waist/Belt : Back/Cloak : Cloak of Charisma +6 2 Arms/Bracers: Hands/Gloves: Gloves of Object Reading (Magic Item Compendium pg107) -- Feet/Boots : Left Ring : Ring of Mind Shielding Right Ring : CARRIED +1 Adamantine Dagger 1 Heward's Handy Haversack 5 Reasonable mundane equipment, expensive components, and spell foci (10,000) Other miscellaneous magical equipment and consumables (4,650) LOAD: LIGHT: 33lbs MEDIUM (-3): 66lbs HEAVY/MAX (-6): 100lbs LIFT (X2): 200lbs PUSH/DRAG (X5): 500lbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION It is clear that, once upon a time, Gyles Fane was a physical force to be reckoned with. And although age and a more sedentary lifestyle have softened his body, he still carries himself with an air of regal power long practiced when he was in his physical prime. His short, wavy black hair is streaked with silver and grey, to the point where the silver circlet that rides high on his forehead almost blends in against his hairline. Sharp brown eyes roam the space around him, seemingly missing little of what transpires in his vicinity; the smile lines that crease his cheeks and mouth do not extend strongly up to the corners of his eyes. His robes are heavy and volumous, like those a noble might wear, but simpler and more elegant in design. Two silver chains hang around his neck; one vanishes beneath the folds of his robes, but the other dangles against his chest, bearing a holy symbol of the Goddess Wee Jas. A cloak of blood red velvet, trimmed in white sable, hangs from his shoulders to the back of his knees; his folded hands and forearms are covered in elegant black gloves. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLANAR COHORT .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .Name : Vacal Mara'aleon ("Mara")| Race : Rakshasa ("human")| Height : 5'11" (5'2") .Cohort: Gyles Fane | Gender : Female | Weight : 185 lbs (112lbs) .Update: | Age : 49 | Eyes : Gold (Green) .Align : Law-Neutral (w/Evil Tend)| Size : Medium | Hair : Orange (Black) .Deity : Wee Jas | Speed : 40' (30') | Hand : Right .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .Points |Temporary | Class/Level . Ability Score Mod | Score Mod | Rakshasa Racial HD 7 .[03] STR 12 +1 | +0 | Rakshasa Level Adjustment 7 .[06] DEX 18 +4 | +0 | Sorcerer 1 .[06] CON 20 +5 | +0 | .[04] INT 14 +2 | +0 | .[06] WIS 16 +3 | +0 | .[16] CHA 25 +7 | 27 +8 | XP in levels: 105k | XP over: 0 .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Total Current Subdual | Total Dex Misc | BAB: +7.5 .HP : 78 | Init : + 4 = 4 + | .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .BASE ATTACK: +7/+2 GRAPPLE: +8 . .WEAPON TAB DAM CRIT/MOD RI/MAX CATEGORY TYPE PROPERTIES .Bite +8 1d6+1 16/x2 melee natural SPB .2 Claws +3 1d4+1 16/x2 melee natural SP .Unarmed Strike +8/+3 1d8+1 16/x2 melee natural B .Javelin +1 +12/+7 1d6+2 16/x2 30'/150' ranged P Force effect . .CONDITIONAL: .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Total Armor Shield Dex Size Natural Deflect Wis Insight Misc .AC : 23 10 + 4 0 9 3 1 . touch: 18 flat-footed: 23 flat-footed touch: 14 . .DR: 15/Good and Piercing . .Conditional: .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .SAVES Ability . Ability Bonus Base Mod Resist Misc Luck .Fort : Con +10 = 5.83 +5 .Ref : Dex + 9 = 5.83 +4 .Will : Wis + 9 = 6.00 +3 . .Spell Resistance: 28 (27 + class levels) . .Conditional: . .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .RACE/CLASS ABILITIES & FEATS SOURCE (Level) . RACIAL ABILITIES . Darkvision 60' Rakshasa . Natural armor +9 Rakshasa . Natural Weapons: bite (1d6) and 2 claws (1d4) Rakshasa . Detect Thoughts (Su): DC19 (12+Cha) Rakshasa . +4 racial bonus to bluff and disguise Rakshasa . Change Shape (Su) Rakshasa . damage reduction 15/good and piercing Rakshasa . Spell Resistance (27 + class levels) Rakshasa . . FEATS . WP(Simple) Cleric (1) . Alertness Feat (1) . Eschew Materials Feat (3) . Craft Wand Feat (6) . . CLASS ABILITIES . Sorcerer Spells Sorcerer (1)+Rakshasa . Summon Familiar Sorcerer (1)+Rakshasa . Charlie (Cat) .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .LANGUAGES . Common, Infernal, Sylvan, Undercommon .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .SKILLS . .CC Relevant Ability Total Ranks Ability Racial Synergy Magic Feat Misc . Appraise Int = + 2 |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Balance Dex = + 4 |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Bluff Cha = +22 |=10 |+ 8 |+4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . while using Detect Thoughts +4 . Climb Str = + 1 |= 0 |+ 1 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Concentration Con = +15 |=10 |+ 5 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Craft: Int = + 2 |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Decipher Script Int = + 2 |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Diplomacy Cha = +10 |= 0 |+ 8 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Disable Device Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Disguise Cha = +22 |=10 |+ 8 |+4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . while using Change Shape +10circ . while using Detect Thoughts +4 . act in character +2 . Escape Artist Dex = + 4 |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Forgery Int = + 2 |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Gather Information Cha = + 8 |= 0 |+ 8 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Handle Animal Cha = +XX |= 0 |+ 8 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Heal Wis = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Hide Dex = +14 |=10 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Intimidate Cha = +12 |= 0 |+ 8 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+2 |+0 . Jump Str = + 1 |= 0 |+ 1 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Arcana Int = +12 |=10 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Architecture Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Dungeoneering Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Geography Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: History Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Local Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Nature Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Nobility Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Religion Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Knowledge: Planes Int = +XX |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Listen Wis = +15 |=10 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+2 |+0 . Move Silently Dex = +17 |=10 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+3 . Open Lock Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Perform:Storytelling Cha = +18 |=10 |+ 8 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Profession:Librarian Wis = +XX |= 4 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Ride Dex = + 4 |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Search Int = + 2 |= 0 |+ 2 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Sense Motive Wis = +15 |=10 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+2 . Sleight of Hand Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Speak Language: 0 . Spellcraft Int = +14 |=10 |+ 2 |+0 |+2 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Spot Wis = +20 |=10 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+2 |+5 comp . Survival Wis = + 3 |= 0 |+ 3 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Swim Str = + 1 |= 0 |+ 1 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Tumble Dex = +XX |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . Use Magic Device Cha = +XX |= 0 |+ 8 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 . vs scrolls +2 . Use Rope Dex = + 4 |= 0 |+ 4 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 |+0 .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .SORCERER SPELLS (CHA) . General CL: 8 . .LEVEL 0 1 2 3 4 .Base: 6 6 6 5 3 .Bonus: - 2 2 2 1 .Resist DC: 17 18 19 20 21 . .KNOWN: .0th: Arcane Mark, Amanuensis (Spell Compendium pg9), Detect Magic, Launch Item (Spell Compendium pg130), . Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Read Magic, Stick (Spell Compendium pg206) .1st: Endure Elements, Feather Fall, Floating Disk, Grease, Serene Visage (Spell Compendium pg182) .2nd: Blast of Force (Spell Compendium pg31), Blindness/Deafness, Spymaster's Coin (Complete Scoundrel pg104) .3rd: Servant Horde (Spell Compendium pg182), Tongues .4th: Charm Monster .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .PURCHASES (59,000gp) .Anklet of Translocation (Magic Item Compendium p71) 1,400 .Eyes of Truth (Magic Item Compendium pg99) 5,500 .Gloves of Endless Javelins (Magic Item Compendium pg194) 7,000 .Winged Vest (Magic Item Compendium pg195) 12,000 .Monk's Belt 13,000 .Lesser Rod of Metamagic:Extend Spell 3,000 .Chronocharms . Celestial Wanderer 500 . Fateweaver 500 . Grand Master 500 . Horizon Walker 500 . Uncaring Archmage 500 .Ioun Stone: Pink and Green (+2 Enhance to Cha) 8,000 .+1 Adamantine Dagger 5,302 .Other Miscellaneous equipment and consumables 798 . .TOTAL 59,000 .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .EQUIPMENT & STUFF . * Array of the Manticore Collection Benefit: feather fall at will . .WORN . Location Weight (lb) .Head : .Face/Eyes : Eyes of Truth -- .Neck : Chronocharms -- . Celestial Wanderer . Fateweaver . Grand Master . Horizon Walker . Uncaring Archmage .Chest/Shirt : Winged Vest 2 .Body/Armor : .Waist/Belt : Monk's Belt 1 .Back/Cloak : .Arms/Bracers: .Hands/Gloves: Gloves of Endless Javelins -- .Feet/Boots : Anklet of Translocation -- .Left Ring : .Right Ring : . .CARRIED .Ioun Stone: Pink and Green (+2 Enhancement to Cha) -- . .+1 Adamantine Dagger 1 . .Lesser Rod of Metamagic: Extend Spell 5 .Other Miscellaneous equipment and consumables (798) . .LOAD: LIGHT: 33lbs MEDIUM (-3): 66lbs HEAVY/MAX (-6): 100lbs LIFT (X2): 200lbs PUSH/DRAG (X5): 500lbs .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .DESCRIPTION .The first impression one might get from Mara is one of a typical unassuming librarian of uncertain .lineage, as the delicate point of her ears suggests a distant elven or fae ancestor. That impression, .however, is quickly dispelled by even the shortest interaction. Although average of height and build .for a human female, something about her presence and demeanor is breathtaking -- as if it is, in all .situations, naturally her given right to command others and be instantly obeyed, regardless of the .circumstances. Her long straight black hair is bundled into a tight bun on the back of her head, from .which not a single hair dares to escape. A pair of wire-rimmed glasses are perched high upon the bridge .of her aquiline nose, and the pale bluish lenses serve as windows to the world for a pair of stern .emerald eyes. A silver chain connects the arms of the glasses, removing the risk of misplacement .during the few times Mara removes them. . .Her appearance is both conservative and scholarly. Her starched white shirt is cinched at the bust by .a brown cloth vest, and a long black pencil skirt loosely hugs her legs down to mid-calf. A brown .corded belt wraps her waist multiple times before being tied off in a neat knot high on her left hip. .Elbow length white silk gloves encase her hands, most likely to protect the pages of ancient tomes from .damage. Simple leather sandals clad each foot; a silver chain snugly wraps her left ankle. An ornate .necklace of woven gold hangs around her neck, bearing a series of small charms, and a tiny object floats .in a lazy orbit around her head, just above the line of her vision. Invariably a trail of larger objects .similarly drift along in her wake -- open books, closed books, piles of books, sheets of parchment, .stacks of vellum, ink pots, quills, and similar -- dutifully and obediently following to serve at a .moment's whim. Occasionally she is accompanied by an orange and white tabby cat, whom she lovingly .calls Charlie. .