Halia Thornton

The guildmaster of the Phandalin Miner’s Exchange. She has her own agenda regarding the Redbrands and seeks to gain more power in the town. Appearance and Personality: Halia Thornton is typically depicted as a sharp-witted and ambitious human woman. She has a calculating and business-like demeanor, always looking for ways to advance her interests. Her appearance is likely neat and professional, reflecting her role as the guildmaster of the Phandalin Miner's Exchange. Background and Role: As the head of the Miner's Exchange in Phandalin, Halia is a key figure in the town's business community. The Exchange is where miners can sell their finds, and where others in town might go for various services related to mining and trade. Halia is not just a businesswoman; she is also deeply involved in the local politics of Phandalin and has her own aspirations for power and control within the town. Interaction with the Party: Halia can provide the player characters with valuable information about the economic situation in Phandalin and the comings and goings of people in the town. She might seek to enlist the players' help in dealing with the Redbrand gang, a group of thugs causing trouble in Phandalin. Her motivations for wanting to deal with the Redbrands are, however, driven more by her own ambitions to gain control in Phandalin rather than pure altruism. Personal Ambitions: Halia aims to increase her influence in Phandalin. She views the Redbrand gang as a barrier to her goals and believes that helping to eliminate them would elevate her status and control. She is also interested in any information or opportunities that could further her business and political interests.