Just setting up a place for you to share character profiles and muse about the setting and characters and whatever else might come up here. Again, if I'm doing it wrong, kick me or somethin'. I have nothing very specific in mind, so feel free to play up the setting, develop it as we go, that sort of thing. Any characters'll do, as long as they're fantasy. If you want suggestions from me, feel free to just send me a note. I've got a few basic ideas you could run with, but I'm sure you've all got plenty of characters in mind anyway. Starting out setting, anyway: Forest's Edge, a city at the edge of the forested wilderness of this fantasy setting. Few people go into the forest itself because it is a wild place filled with monsters and ancient ruins and those pesky powerful magic-users. Forest's Edge is a jumping-off point for adventurers or people who just want to get lost. It isn't so much a part of any kingdom, being on the edge of the wilderness, so people of all races and natures tend to find their way there. It tends to be a pretty lawless town, but most of the shop keepers know how to keep things in order to keep their businesses running, and plenty of good people come through in order to forge out on quests and suchlike. Also, my character profile: Name: Tala Age: 20 Race: Human Occupation: Songstress Appearance: Tala is a tall, dark-haired tan young woman who almost always dresses in bright colors and wears a smile on her face. She is light in frame from much travel on only a little bit of food. Her hair is dark brown and waist-length, but usually braided and put up to keep it from getting in the way. Her eyes are a contrasting diamond blue. Personality: Tala is a cheery individual who has that annoying habit of always finding good in bad, light in dark, and eternal optimism in the most dire circumstances. She is quick to make friends and slow to betray trusts. She is more likely to heal her enemy and then immobilize him than stab him and just kill him. But then, sometimes, she throws her friends through a loop and does some very out-of-character things. Everyone can do that, though. Strengths/Talents/Abilities: Tala can work magic through song and dance. She is personally most skilled at healing magics, locating magics, and immobilizing magics like sleeping spells. Some songstresses can control elements or creatures with their songs and use music as a weapon. Tala isn't really so inclined. She has been adventuring for some time and she knows how to handle a short sword and a sling. She doesn't like to, but she can. Weaknesses/Fears: Tala is very likely to hesitate in a fight. She knows she isn't the best fighter. She is much too trusting for her own good, and thus very easily deceived. Personal Possessions: Some dancing bells for her wrists and ankles, a flute, a small lap harp, a sling and seven smooth stones enchanted to return to their pouch upon making contact with a target, a short sword, satchel for food, travelling cloak, some gold coins Brief History: Tala is from a realm where magic is rather understated. Songstresses are uncommon and trained in the Songstress School, which is something like an abbey. Tala was orphaned and taken in by the songstresses, then trained when they found she had an aptitude for the magic. After "graduating" at age fourteen, she was sent on a number of quests and adventures to build her experience and also aid the allies of the Songstresses as they rebelled against the tyrant king of the neighboring kingdom. Tala helped best with healing and keeping spirits high. Some people were frustrated by her lack of action, others somewhat inspired by it. She's been taken captive, rescued, again taken captive, escaped, helped warriors survive fatal injuries, and found more than her fair share of lost treasure. She has sung and danced for nobles and gentry in lands far and wide. That doesn't much help her now, though. Tala stumbled through a break in realms and ended up in this strange fantasy kingdom. It's entirely unfamiliar to her, populated by all sorts of people and creatures. In order to survive, she knows she has to use what she has learned in her childhood and seek out magical artifacts and magic users who know how to make doors between reality and send her home.

heh heh. I'll join. I've been itching for some sort of RPG action. -General Info- Name: Angelo Bonafedi Nicknames: Gelo Age: currently looks 12, but really 26 Gender: Male Race: Angelus (a sub-species resulting from fae/human relationships) Occupation: WAS a medical student and music teacher for hospital children...currently...just a lost kid. -Appearance- Hair: Black. Shoulder length with a rippling wave to it. Generally, pulled back into a pony tail. eyes: Lavender height: Originally 6', now 5' clothes: Red Converse sneakers, old blue jeans with holes patched on the knees, Grey sleeveless tank. Also has a long brown duster coat to blend in. accessories: Green backpack, bubble gum, religious medals, brass ring on his right index finger, yellow and white bandanna, black feathered wings, books on medicine and sheet music. -Abilities- Magic: Elemental - Wind. Since he is young, he has to relearn some of his techniques. So far, he can ride the wind, listen to it, summon a small barrier, and small blades. He is still learning to utilize his voice again for attacks. Weapons: Verus, his gladius. A gift from his mother. It has abilities linked to the wind and Angelo's voice. Crux Blade- carried on back. He is unable to weild it without his brother, but he can not lose it. It's a cursed weapon. General: Flight, First Aide, Some advanced medicine, singing, cooking, wrestling, general fighting. -Personal- Likes: Food...and lots of it. His brother. Children. Music-vocal, classical, and some rock. Helping others. Horses. Dislikes: Violence, seafood...particularly shrimp and shellfish, dogs, gore Personality: Angelo is very friendly, polite, and conservative. He generally keeps his opinions to himself and tries not to be judgemental. He has a weak spot for young children, cute animals, and anyone who seems to be in need. He is always smiling or laughing, but all that mirth just doesn't seem natural. Angelo has a bad old brother/mothering complex. He feels the need to defend and nurture those he considers his patients. History: Angelo is the elder brother. Technically, his half brother, Olenga, ran from home after their mother had been murdered. It happened when Angelo was 17 and Olenga was 15. Angelo found himself work to support himself with a small clinic. He was determined to become a certified doctor and help people. But at the same time, he wants to find his half-brother desperately. When he finally graduated and he began practicing, he was cursed by an injured magic-user. That curse, he took as a blessing and opportunity after 10 years to begin his search. The curse reverted his body and abilities to his 12-year-old self. He still remembers all his medical training, but he could not practice his healing art while in this body. Angelo packed his bag and struck out...only to get lost immediately and find himself in a world that shunned his existance. His father was a fae and his mother human. His father died from a side-effect of a curse, that Angelo believed could have been prevented if they had reached a hospital in time. His mother remarried another fae soon after and had Olenga. His new father, was not around as much, so Angelo took care of his younger brother while his mother worked. Angelo felt responsible as Olenga's keeper at a young age. It shattered his confidence when Olenga ran off and could not be found again.