RaptorVee [vehementRaptorial]

Length default dependent on physical height, however longer wands tend to be more attracted to bigger personalities, and shorter wands to personalities that are lacking in character.

Extremely short wands: 8 inches and under (super lacking in character)
Extremely long wands: 15 inches and up (demanded by physical peculiarity)

Reflects adaptability and willingness to change of the owner. However, with the other factors of wand wood, length, and core taken into consideration, the flexibility is "not to be considered separately."

Known Flexibilities (not in order)
    unyielding
    rigid
    quite flexible
    reasonably supple
    hard
    surprisingly swishy
    slightly springy
    quite bendy
    slightly yielding
    unbending

Ollivander's uses high-quality, expensive, and rare wand cores. These wand cores are Unicorn Hair, Dragon Heartstring, and Phoenix Feather. There are many other wand makers in the wizardry world, and no one has the same style of making their wands. For example, a core material that is used but considered substandard is kelpie hair, the properties of which are unknown but apparently unfavorable. It is thus entirely possible to have a wand of a different core than the three Ollivander considers to be the Supreme Cores.

Unicorn Hair
    produces most consistent magic
    least subject to fluctuations and blockages
    most difficult to turn to Dark Arts
    most faithful, strongly attached to first owner no matter their success
    do not make powerful wands
        (wand would may compensate, however)
    prone to melancholy, may "die" and need to be replaced

Dragon Heartstring
    produces wands with most power
    capable of most flamboyant spells
    learn more quickly than others
    can change allegiance if won from owner
    always bonds stronger with current owner
    easiest to turn to Dark Arts
    most prone to accidents, as it's somewhat tempermental

Phoenix Feather
    rarest core type
    greatest range of magic, may take longer to reveal this
    show most initiative, sometimes acts on own accord
        not all witches and wizards like this
    always the pickiest
    hardest to tame and personalize
    allegiance is hard to win

Ollivander, over his long career of wandmaking, has compiled notes on the different types of wood that are capable of being used for making wands, as only a minority of trees are capable of doing so. He believes, and it may be unique to him, that wand woods have near-human capabilities of perception and ability to determine preferences. They continue to be similar to humans, as only a small portion of them are magical and only a small number of trees can produce wand-quality wood. Wood type is a starting point for wand study, and has been listed here last purely because the list of minority trees is actually exhausting in its length.

Acacia
    very unusual wood
    often refuse to produce magic for anyone BUT their owner
    withhold best effects from all but those most gifted
    sensitivity makes them difficult to place
        thus only a small stock is kept
        sufficient subtlety
    not suited to "bangs-and-smells" magic
    matches any for power when well-matched
    underrated due to temperment

Alder
    unyielding wood
    ideal owner helpful, considerate, and most likeable
    seeks a nature opposite to its own/markedly different type
    magnificent and loyal helpmate when happily placed
    best suited to non-verbal spell work
        thus has reputation to being suited to most advanced witches and wizards

Apple
    not made in great numbers
    powerful and best suited to an owner of high aims/ideals
    mixes poorly with Dark magic
    owner well-loved and long-lived, great personal charm
    unusual ability to converse with magical beings in their native tongues
        what the hell apple wand owners

Ash
    cleaves to its one true master
    ought not to be passed on or gifted from original owner
        will lose power and skill
        this tendency is extreme is paired with a Unicorn Hair core
    "ash is stubborn"
    best-suited owners are not lightly swayed from beliefs or purposes
    ideal owner may be stubborn and certainly courageous, but never crass or arrogant
    prestigious wood

Aspen
    white, fine-grained, highly-prized by all wand makers for resemblance to ivory
    outstanding charmwork
    proper owner is often an accomplished duelist
    particularly suited to martial magic
    owners strong-minded and determined, attracted to quests and new orders
    wand for revolutionaries

Beech
    young match, wise beyond his/her years
    full-grown match, rich in understanding and experience
    perform very weakly for narrow-minded and intolerant
    most desirable, richly hued and highly prized wand wood
    when properly matched, capable of subtlety and artistry rarely seen in other woods
        hence lustrous reputation

Blackthorn
    very unusual wand wood
    well-merited reputation of being best suited to a warrior
    undeniable prodigious power
    found amongst Aurors and denizens of Azkaban
    bush sports wicked thorns and produced sweetest berries after hardest frosts
    need to pass through danger or hardship with owners to truly bond
        will become as loyal and faithful a servant as one could wish

Black Walnut
    less common than standard walnut wand
    seeks master of good instinct and powerful insight
    very handsome wood
    not easiest to master
    one pronounced quirk, abnormally attuned to inner conflict
        loses power dramatically if possessor practices any form of self-deception
    fails to perform adequately if owner is unable/unwilling to be honest with self
    needs to be rematched in that case
    mostly loyal and impressive when paired with sincere, self-aware owner
    particular flair in all kinds of charmwork

Cedar
    owner has strength of character, unusual loyalty
    "you will never fool the cedar carrier"
    perfect home where there is perspicacity and perception
    well-matched, potential to be frightening adversary

Cherry
    very rare wand wood
    strange power, highly prized by wizarding students, special prestige
    possesses truly lethal power, whatever the core
    with dragon heartstring, never be paired with wizard w/out great self-control/strength of mind

Chestnut
    most curious, mult-faceted wood
    varies greatly in its character depending on wand core
    takes color from personality that possesses it
    attracted to skilled tamers of magical beasts, gifts in Herbology, and natural fliers
    paired with dragon heartstring:
        best match with those overfond of luxury/material things

Cypress
    associated with nobility
    owner would die a heroic death
    find soulmates among brave, bold, and self-sacrificing
    those who are unafraid to confront shadows of their own/others' natures

Dogwood
    quirky and mischievous, playful natures
    insist upon partners who can provide excitement and fun
    still capable of serious magic when called upon to do so
    produce dazzling enchantments when paired with suitable clever/ingenious owner
    refuse to perform non-verbal spells, often rather noisy

Ebony
    jet-black wand wood
    impressive appearance/reputation
    highly suited to all manner of combative magic and Transfiguration
    happiest in hands of those with courage to be themselves
    owners frequently non-conformist, highly individual, or comfortable being an outsider
    found amongst ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and Death Eaters
    perfect match is one who will hold fast to beliefs, no matter the external pressure
    will not be swayed lightly from their purpose

Elder
    rarest wand wood of all
    deeply unlucky
    trickier to master than any other
    powerful magic, scorns owners who are not superior
    takes a remarkable wizard to keep for any length of time
    "wand of elder, never prosper"
    highly unusual person will find perfect match in elder
    perfect owner marked for special destiny
    owners always feel powerful affinity with those chosen by rowan wood

Elm
    unfounded belief that only pure-bloods can produce magic from elm
    prefer owners with presence, magical dexterity, and native dignity
    produces fewest accidents, least foolish errors
    most elegant charms and spells
    sophisticated wands, capable of highly advanced magic in right hands

English Oak
    for good times and bad times
    a friend as loyal as the wizard who deserves it
    demand partners of strength, courage, and fidelity
    owners have powerful intuition, and often an affinity for magic of the natural world

Fir
    "the survivor's wand"
    demand staying power and strength of purpose in true owners
    poor tools in hands of the changeable and indecisive
    particularly suited to Transfiguration
    favor owners of focuses, strong-minded, and, occasionally, intimidating demeanor

Hawthorn
    "makes a strange, contradictory wand, as full of paradoxes as the tree that gave it birth, whose leaves and blossoms heal, and yet whose cut branches smell of death"
    complex and intriguing, just like best-suited owners
    may be particularly suited to healing magic
    also adept at curses
    most at home with a conflicted nature, or passing through a period of turmoil
    not easy to master
    should not be given to one without proven talent
        consequences might be dangerous
    when badly handled, spells can backfire

Hazel
    sensitive wand
    reflects owner's emotional state
    works best for master who understands/can manage own feelings
    will absorb energy (lost temper, serious disappointment, etc.) and discharge it unpredictably
    capable of outstanding magic in hands of skillful
    so devoted to owner that it often "wilts" at end of master's life
        if unicorn hair, wand will almost certainly die
    unique ability to detect water underground
        will emit silver, tear-shaped puffs of smoke

Holly
    rarer kind of wand wood
    traditionally considered protective
    works most happily for those who may need help overcoming anger/impetuosity
    also choose owners engaged in dangerous, often spiritual quest
    varies most dramatically in performance depending on core
        notoriously difficult with phoenix feather, volatility conflicts with detachment

Hornbeam
    selects life mate with single, pure passion, possible obsession
    adapts more quickly to owner's style of magic
    will become so personalized so quickly that it will be extremely difficult to use if not owner
    absorb owner's code of honor, refuse to perform acts against it
    particularly fine-tuned and sentient wand

Larch
    strong, durable, warm in color
    long valued as an attractive and powerful wood
    reputation for instilling courage and confidence in user
    demand has always outstripped supply
    hard to please in the matter of ideal owners
    trickier to handle than many imagine
    creates wands of hidden talents and unexpected effects, likewise describes master who deserves it
    owner may never realize full extent of talents until paired with it

Laurel
    said to be unable perform a dishonorable act
    known to perform powerful and lethal magic in quest for glory
    sometimes called fickle
    unable to tolerate laziness in a possessor
        most easily and willingly won away in that case
    otherwise cleave happily to first match forever
    unusual/engaging attribute of spontaneous lightning if attempted to be stolen

Maple
    owners natural travelers and explorers
    not stay-at-home wands
    prefer ambition in owner, otherwise magic grows heavy/lackluster
    fresh challenges/regular changes cause wand to literally shine
    burnishes self as it grows with partner in ability and status
    beautiful and desirable wood, among most costly
    ownership is a mark of status
    reputation of high achievers

Pear
    golden-toned wood
    produces wands of splendid magical powers
    give their best in hands of the warm-hearted, the generous and the wise
    possessors are usually popular and well-respected
    possibly never in hands of a Dark witch or wizard
    most resilient
    present remarkable appearance of newness even after many years of hard use

Pine
    straight-grained pine
    always chooses an independent, individual master who may be perceived as a loner
    intriguing and perhaps mysterious
    enjoy being used creatively
    unlike some others, will adapt unprotestingly to new methods and spells
    able to detect/perform best for owners who are destined for long lives
    one of those that is most sensitive to non-verbal magic

Poplar
    "if you seek integrity, search first among the poplars"
    rely upon, of consistency, strength and uniform power
    always happiest when working with an owner of clear moral vision

Red Oak
    ignorant say that red oak is an infallible sign of owner's hot temper
    true match possessed of unusually fast reactions
    perfect dueling wand
    less common than English oak
    ideal master is light of touch, quick-witted, and adaptable
    also often creator of distinctive, trademark spells
    among the most handsome

Redwood
    wand-quality wood is in short supply yet constant demand
    reputation for bringing good fortune to its owner
    wands are not themselves lucky, are trongly attracted to those able to make the right choice
    snatch advantage from catastrophe

Rowan
    always a much-favored wand
    reputed to be more protective than any other
    renders all manner of defensive charms especially strong/difficult to break
    commonly stated that no Dark witch/wizard has ever owned
    most happily placed with the clear-headed and the pure-hearted
    reputation for virtue
    equal of any, often the better, and frequently out-perform others in duels

Silver lime
    unusual and highly attractive, greatly in vogue in 19th century
    demand outstripped supply
    desirability lay partially in unusually handsome appearance
    reputation for performing best for Seers and those skilled in Legilimency

Spruce
    requires particular deftness to work with
    requires a firm hand
    often appears to have its own ideas about what magic it ought to produce
    best match is a bold spell-caster with a good sense of humor
    superb helper, intensely loyal to owners
    capable of particularly flamboyant/dramatic effects

Sycamore
    questing wand, eager for new experiences
    loses brilliance if engaged in mundane activities
    handsom wand
    may combust if allowed to become "bored"
    ideal owner is curious, vital and adventurous
    demonstrates a capacity to learn and adapt
    among world's most highly-prized wand woods

Vine
    druids considered vine as a tree
    among less common types
    owners are nearly always those who:
        seek a greater purpose
        have vision beyond the ordinary
        frequently astound those who think they know them best
    strongly attracted by personalities with hidden depths
    more sensitive than any other when detecting a prospective match
    can emit magical effects upon mere entrance into room of a suitable owner

Walnut
    ideal mate in highly intelligent witches and wizards
    often found in hands of magical innovators and inventors
    handsome wood
    possessed of unusual versatility and adaptability
    will perform any task its owner desires, provided user is of sufficient brilliance
    makes for truly lethal weapon in hands of one with no conscience
        may feed from each other in a particularly unhealthy manner

Willow
    uncommon wand wood
    healing power
    ideal owners often has some (usually unwarranted) insecurity, even if they try to hide it
    handsome appearance and reputation for enabling advanced, non-verbal magic
    consistently selected those of greatest potential, rather than those who feel they have little to learn
    "he who has furthest to travel will go fastest with willow"

Yew
    among the rarer kinds
    ideal matches are likewise unusual, occasionally notorious
    reputed to endow possessor with power of life and death
    retains a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of dueling and curses
    untrue to say that yew wands are more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts
    best suited owner might equally prove a fierce protector of others
    have been found in possession of heroes quite as often as villains
    when buried with, generally sprouts into a tree guarding the dead owner's grave
    never chooses either a mediocre or timid owner

Earth Ponies are more versatile with using their bodies as they are, and are thus more adept to field work and physical labor. They are more likely to be fit and on the muscular side of athletic, and more likely to appreciate good old-fashioned hard work. Ponyville is very much a perfect home for the more rustic Earth Ponies. In the past, they were the sole source of food for all ponies, and were all farmers and gatherers.

Pegasus Ponies are usually in charge of the weather. They typically hail from Cloudsdale, a place in the sky made entirely of clouds that is only able to be walked on by Pegasi. They are more laid-back and adventurous, since they represent a freedom of both the earth and the skies. Pegasi are known for being heroic, and are the ponies more competitions and races are built around. In the past, they were the warriors of the pony world.

Unicorn Ponies are the more frivolous of the ponies, and most would reside in Canterlot. They can learn magic, and thus the world is more open to them to do anything they wish without lifting a hoof. Not all Unicorns use this to advantage their laziness or snootiness, and they are the most versatile in various skills that no other pony could do because of their lack of magical ability. Typically, they are more artsy than other ponies. IN the past, they were the rich nobility of ponies.

Alicorn Ponies have both Pegasus wings and Unicorn horns, allowing them the worlds of flight and magic. They are very rare, and are always royalty. Whether all Alicorns are female or not isn't clear. Alicorns are born and raised like every other pony, it seems, as no other insight to how they're brought up is known. It is possible that each Alicorn has her own set of unique, otherworldly powers that are related to their Cutie Mark and enhanced by their Alicorn birth. They solely reside in Canterlot, it seems. In the past, it is unknown how pertinent in olden pony life was, but they are so godlike that they can become the basis of legend and folklore.

Despite all the differences different ponies have, they currently live in peace and mingled without discrimination. Everypony has their place in life, and they will always have friends to help them through the tough times. Equestria is built on small businesses, and mass-production is still relatively alien to them. They have trains and station wagons as long-distance travel means.

Cutie Marks are marks that appear on a pony's flank when their true talent is discovered. A pony could have an idea of what their destined mark is, or be completely surprised. Some are more obvious than others (apples v. sparkle), but they are all representative of the thing that makes a pony special. A cutie mark is not necessarily what a pony does as a hobby, or what they love most, but they can often be related (Rarity's special talent is seeking gems, but her life's passion is fashion design). Cutie marks often appear when ponies are foal-aged, and not all ponies get their cutie marks at the same time. Like their talent, a cutie mark's appearance is special and unique to them, and will only appear when the hidden talent is fully realized, either through accident, self-realization, awakened powers, or anything else to trigger its use and meaning.