[b]Character Sheet[/b] 
[B]Name:[/b] Resalenna (Resa) Gantar
[B]Age:[/b] 39
[B]Gender:[/b] Female
[B]Race:[/b] Human
[B]Physical Description:[/b] 
[INDENT]Even as a young woman, Resa would have been more typically described as “striking” as opposed to beautiful. She is somewhat taller than most people of her sex, with a slender physique. Childbirth has put a bit more weight on her body, but she is still willowy overall. Her slightly tan face is angular with high cheekbones and a surprisingly strong jaw. She has a finely tapered nose and hazel eyes that are quick to betray her emotion to those who know her. However, her full lips are rare to laugh and a slight movement of her dark brows is about all that generally indicates approval or surprise. Her dark eyebrows and eyelashes stand in contrast to the rest of her hair, which is auburn with a few grey streaks. [/INDENT]
 [B]Skillset:[/b]
[INDENT] Resa’s education and background afforded her the opportunity to pursue a variety of interests, if not through practical application then through reading about it. Her family’s library was a constant haven for her as she grew up. It was there that she read everything she could about navigation, edible plants, medicine, history, and any other topics she could find. She is also familiar with tactical combat, having grown up the daughter of a military man. But perhaps her most surprising skill is rooted in a sort of rudimentary chemistry or alchemy. It is with this knowledge that she is able to make small and extremely crude explosives. [/INDENT]
[B]Far Ancestry:[/b]
[indent] The Gantar family is an old family, one that harkens back to a folk hero known simply as Fireborn Gantar. Legend tells of an infant who miraculously survived the burning of his village by raiders. He was found unscathed by the king’s army and raised to become a solider. Fireborn was a tenacious fighter who instilled fear into the hearts of his enemies. It was said that he had hair like flames and skin the color of newly smelted bronze. He perished while defending his homeland from invaders. Even now the Gantar family pays homage to these stories with the motto “Forged in flame” emblazoned on their coat of arms. [/indent]
[B]Character History:[/b]
[INDENT] The Gantar family has faded somewhat in recent generations. There is still an estate in Dara though, and this is where Resa was born and raised. Her parents’ marriage, though arranged, was surprisingly happy, and produced her older brother and herself in short time. However, their happiness faded considerably as her mother (who had always been a delicate and sickly person) died shortly after Resa turned seven. Her father enlisted the help of his younger sister to raise his two children while he ran the estate and when he was called to war. Their aunt was well meaning but stern, and only often disciplined the children rather harshly. Resa began hiding in her home’s vast library and began reading everything she could. It was one of the few pastimes her aunt approved of, though she often questioned why a young girl needed to know about the proper way to set a broken leg or the most expeditious kinds of flanking maneuvers.

She and her older brother Telor were incredibly close and grew up as each other’s constant companions. As was the tradition with Gantar men, he went off to war when he turned eighteen. Resa, her father, and her aunt had just bid Telor goodbye when his horse startled and threw him. He survived the fall, though lost most of his sight. 

It was at this point that blight hit the family’s crops, decimating their harvests. Resa’s father had to begin to look for other ways to care for his family. And one of the easiest ways was a marriage. Resa had just recently come of age, and several suitors had approached her father about potential offers. Although he did not want to make his daughter unhappy, he was more concerned about her welfare, and that of his disabled son’s. 

She was promised to a high-ranking nobleman who, while kind and gregarious, was both dimwitted and a bit dull. In one final act of youthful rebellion, Resa ran away and took to the streets of Dara. It was there that she met up with the rest of the adventurers. 

The group’s final encounter with Pykas and Cyrabassis in Melazus shook Resa to her very core. She quickly went from being high-spirited and somewhat stubborn to incredibly taciturn and resigned. Unlike the other adventurers, she did not revel in their great adventures. She naturally assumed that she, a woman, would be overlooked by history. And so she was. When she got back to the city, she agreed to marry her husband, Lord Schyden provided that her brother be allowed to live with them.

Their marriage was not particularly unhappy, though it was evident that Resa didn’t find much joy in it. The two had four children: a five-year-old son, an eight-year-old daughter, and twin ten-year-old sons. Schyden died rather suddenly of a heart attack three years ago, leaving Resa and their children the entirety of his estate. 
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[B]Psychological Profile:[/b]
[INDENT] Resa’s most remarkable feature is her intelligence. She is both quick-witted and well read, making her a somewhat intimidating figure to many. Although she was originally known for her brash nature and spitfire temper, this has changed substantially in the past decades. Now she is reserved to the point of appearing cold to all except those she is closest with. There is a sadness to her, but also a quiet strength. Although she is more reticent than her younger self, Resa is still unwilling to suffer fools and will voice her opinion if she feels that there is a need for it. 

Despite some of her emotional distance, she is a good mother and cares deeply for her children. Interacting with them is about the only circumstance where the “old” Resa is really visible; she becomes vibrant and joyful once again. [/INDENT]
[B]Equipment:[/b] 
[INDENT] Resa’s clothing is usually finely made but simple and lacking much adornment. She had been known to wear light plate armor when adventuring. Generally she prefers to wield smaller weapons, such as a light rapier. She also caries with her a satchel containing various vials and necessary supplies for her work. Some survival books are also stashed away, providing useful information on edible plants and the like. There are two pieces of jewelry she wears: an antique bronze ring engraved with the Gantar coat of arms, and a small lapis lazuli pendant that her children purchased for her a few years previous. [/INDENT]
[b]Titles/Holdings/Power Base:[/b]
[indent] Like many women of the age, Resa’s power stems mainly from the political connections of her and her family. She is a descendent of the Gantar family, which already holds a certain amount of prestige. However, combined with her late husband’s assets, she is quite influential among area nobles. 

Not only does Resa own the Gantar estate in the city of Dara, but she owns the Schyden plantation and surrounding lands in the country. She is known for investing in what she considers to be worthy causes, helping gain further political influence. 

One of the other areas of prominence for Resa is in the same library that she was so fond of as a child. Her library in Dara is open, by appointment, to the public. For many people who are too disadvantaged to afford a proper education, this is a phenomenal opportunity. Her wealth then, lies in political opportunities as well as access to information.

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[b]Relationships[/b]
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Kanros—Before the battle with Cyrabassis and Pykas, Resa always had a certain fondness for Kanros. She enjoyed his dark humor and appreciated his pragmatism, finding it a refreshing change from the pomp and circumstance of Daran nobility. At nineteen, she admired his zeal for life and his tenacity, even felt a small sense of kindredness with the swordsman. Now, however, she remains covetous of the freedom that his lifestyle allows as well as somewhat mistrustful of his loyalty. 

Rickas—Rickas was the only member of the adventurers that Resa had much contact with after her marriage. Since both of them are politically connected and run in the same circles, it was natural that they should remain friendly. The two of them agree on most political matters, though she finds him a bit garrulous and sometimes tires of the obsequiousness of politics. That being said, Resa appreciates his efforts and enjoys his company.

Ognar—Resa always assumed that Ognar never really liked her. The dwarf always seemed to have a chip on his shoulder about something or another and Resa assumed, perhaps correctly, that it was partially because of her noble birth. That being said, she has a sort of begrudging respect for him as a craftsman and as an advocate for the rights of workers.

 Seeker—Seeker has always been a bit of an enigma to Resa. The two have a shared interest in potions and apothecary, so she enjoys picking his brain about these topics. In her youth, she was as quick to anger as he, and often got into spats with him about something or another. While her temperament has evened out considerably, she is wary of him and his line of work.

Devon—His steadfastness always impressed her, as did his generally agreeable manner. Resa never considered herself to be a particularly affable or extroverted person, so his desire for companionship was somewhat perplexing. But she did like talking to him and regretted not maintaining closer contact with him. She does feel a bit of sympathy for him as well as a certain degree of kinship, given that he is no longer able to do what he wants.
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