![[KharissaAnuvienPathfinder.webp]] # Kharissa Anuvien _Human Paladin | [[Harpers]] | [[Helm's Hold]]_ ## Summary Paladin of [[Chauntea]] who runs the [[Venturer's Rest]] tavern in [[Helm's Hold]]. Secretly a [[Harpers]] agent — helped [[Petra]] with the party's "dead dwarf problem" and delivered messages from [[Remi Haventree]] about the [[Wave Echo Cave|Forge of Spells]] and [[Dagult Neverember]]'s schemes. %% ## Now _placeholder_ ## Appearance Statuesque woman with rich mahogany skin and a cascade of ebony curls, eyes the color of fertile earth. Wears armor etched with wheat stalks, overlaid with flowing robes in autumnal hues. ## Personality Radiates motherly warmth over a core of unyielding steel, quick to offer comfort or stern rebuke as needed. Balances hospitality with shrewd observation, having turned her tavern into both a welcoming haven and a subtle hub of [[Harpers]] activity. Speaks in a melodious, soothing voice and hums snippets of ballads that carry coded messages. ## Quote _"In this world of shadows, a warm hearth and an open heart can be the strongest shields."_ ## Connections **[[Petra]]** — helped her with the "dead dwarf problem." **[[Remi Haventree]]** — carries his messages. ## Secret One of the voices in [[Petra]]'s head said she reminded them of [[Eather Heilean]], suggesting connections to [[Harpers]] leadership. ## Stats **Base:** Paladin, with [[Harpers]] espionage abilities and [[Chauntea]]-focused spells. %%