Lysander is a poised young man with jet black hair, fair skin, and sharp features. He wears high-collared blue silk doublets trimmed with gold over discreetly worn leather armor. He is always perfectly groomed, even in the middle of a dungeon, and he holds his silverwood lute with the care one might afford a child.

Refined and somewhat detached, Lysander views the world as a grand stage. He is intellectually curious but has a habit of looking down his nose at anything he deems uncultured. He prefers to resolve conflicts with a sharp wit rather than a sharp blade.

Lysander was born the third son of House Valerius, a family of high pedigree but dwindling political relevance. While his elder brothers trained with the steel and studied the law, Lysander found himself drawn to the stories told in the shadows of the banquet hall. He realized early on that a well placed word or a haunting melody could influence a lord more effectively than a thousand soldiers. After a scandal involving a poorly timed satire he wrote about a rival duke, his father encouraged him to take a sabbatical to travel the world and learn the true power of legend. Now, he travels the realm not just as a musician, but as a seeker of truth and a collector of lore. He uses his noble breeding to navigate the upper echelons of society, while his bardic training allows him to blend into any crowd. He seeks to restore his family's name by uncovering a secret so great it would make House Valerius the most powerful lineage in the kingdom once more. Despite his mediocre physical talents, his silver tongue and extensive education make him a formidable presence in any court or dungeon.