Halia Thornton

A woman of business and influence in Phandalin. She runs the Phandalin Miner's Exchange, a key establishment in the town's economy. While her public role is straightforward, her deeper affiliations and true interests remain shadowed.

History with the Party

The party learned of Halia's existence early through Pip Stonehill's information network in Session A01. Pip gossiped about the various figures of power in Phandalin, including Halia, though the details of these early rumors are not fully documented.

The Frost Giant Attack — Session A20

When the frost giants attacked Phandalin, Halia was present and acted decisively to protect the town. She helped save Pip Stonehill when Pip charged a giant with a stick. Alongside Alger Frakk, his apprentice Maza Fieldsalder, and Toblin Stonehill, Halia intervened to prevent Pip from being crushed, demonstrating both courage and investment in Phandalin's survival.

This moment revealed a layer of Halia's character beyond her mercantile interests — she was willing to risk herself for the town's people.

Unresolved Threads

• Her Zhentarim connections are known from the Lost Mines of Phandalin module, but her allegiance and active involvement in the campaign has never been directly addressed by the party.
• What are her true interests in Phandalin, and does the Zhentarim maintain an active agenda in the town?
• Does she maintain contact with any Zhentarim hierarchy, or does she operate independently?