<div class="floatright">(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img4/598/breedaniels04.jpg)</div><br/>More than one person has claimed that Miranda was simply insane.<br/><br/>Even as a child, the poor half-elf girl heard voices.  Strange things tended to happen in her wake, never easily linked to her ability but often beyond coincidence either to help or hinder her.  A man of physical action, it was simply too much for her human father to take, and he left almost before she could remember.<br/><br/>Her mother, a sorceress of some talent, saw things quite differently.  She recognized the blessing of Corellon Larethian upon her daughter, even diluted as it had been by her human features to make her seem so female.<br/><br/>It took an old form of divination, astrology, to discern the final truth.  Miranda was a conduit between this plane and the realms beyond, dangerous if left unchecked but able to grow in power to rival any great wizard or sorceress if given the opportunity.<br/><br/>She taught Miranda that others would fear her, that her gifts would be difficult, and that the life of an arcane practicioner required absolute diligence above all else.  No matter how difficult her life becomes, Miranda always has that love in her heart to fall back upon.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Strength 10 Dexterity 14 Constitution 14 Intelligence 12 Wisdom 12 Charisma 16<br/><br/>Chaotic Good<br/><br/>Skills: Arcana, Deception, Intimidation, Perception, Persuasion, Religion<br/><br/>Languages: Common, Elven, Draconic, Celestial<br/><br/>Proficiency: Playing cards<br/><br/>Otherworldly Patron: The Great Old One (Miranda refers to her patron in the plural when she speaks of them, as the descriptive Those Who Live Above In Shadow).<br/><br/>Cantrips: Eldritch Blast, Prestidigitation<br/><br/>Spells: Charm Person, Hex<br/><br/>Equipment: Light Crossbow and 20 bolts, Arcane Focus (Orb), Dungeoneer's Pack, Leather Armor, Three daggers (One hidden in each boot), a rectangular metal device with two tiny metal cups on one end that throws sparks when wet, a journal filled with her mad scribblings, a set of common clothes, set of playing cards, 10gp.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>HP: 10/10<br/><br/>Spell slots: [ ]<br/>