To the residents of Millstock, The Talking Skull is more than just a bar. It's a safe haven where people can hide from their troubles. Although true for the patrons of the bar, the owner and two waitresses who work there each carry their own burden.

The cast

Lady Lillian - The Lady of Heart

Growing up, Lillian had great plans for her future. She planned on attending The University of Millstock, with the goal of becoming an Artist. But when her parents died in The Great Blast, a tragic accident which happened during a scholar's expedition to a historical site, her plans had to change in order for her to survive. Years later, she still dreams of being an Artist someday, but all she can see for herself doing is working at The Talking Skull.

Esmerelda - The Actress

Esmerelda's father walked out on her while her mother was still pregnant with her. She watched her mother struggle for years before she passed away. After her mother's passing, she moved in with Alesworth, the keeper of The Talking Skull and close friend of her mother. Working closely with Alesworth the past handful of years, Esmerelda has learned how to play for tips from the patrons, and plays her part as the "dumb blonde" convincingly, but she is actually very intelligent and rational, albeit emotional.

Alesworth - The Keeper of The Tavern

Alesworth is the owner of The Talking Skull. He's known for being a stern and serious businessman, but rumor has it that he hasn't always been this way. Even Esmerelda, who is like a daughter to him, doesn't entirely know about the burden he carries. Beyond his best years, Alesworth knows that he can be a bit of a jerk, sometimes, but he has a soft side that the people closest to him get to see.

Eldric - The Hermit

Eldric is a bit of a strange old man... Not much is known about him, but Alesworth HATES him!

The people of the town love him, though. A former professor at the University of Millstock that has sinced retired, Eldric dedicated his life to his studies.

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