Halia Thornton

Halia Thornton, the owner of the Miner's Exchange in Phandalin, is an ambitious, though lower ranking, member of the Zhentarim. She thirsts for power, though she does not seek to kill or enslave. Her means are more mercenary and monopolistic. When Iarno Albrek fell, she took over the Redbrands by offering one of Iarno's goons, Darcy, money to ally with her and help rebuild both Tresendar Manor and the Redbrands. Darcy, who has influence with the goons, agreed, joining up with the Zhentharim after seeing Halia's success so far in gaining power. The two repurposed the Redbrands as a mercenary and police group. Halia seeks power and to become influential in the government of the sword coast. She is working towards instating herself as mayor of Phandalin by exerting pressure on the current mayor with her police force. He's all but a puppet, as he was even when Iarno was in charge.

Appearance: short human woman with short, straight brown hair, thin lips, thin eyebrows, and crossed arms.