Jalana is a tiefling warrior and adventurer from Sel Gehana. Until Queen Beshala's rebellion, Jalana served as one of her bodyguards and personal soldiers. She is Mercy's sister, and supports her family through adventuring work with Noravia's Adventurers' Guild.
Jalana served as an ally to Aurumvorax during The Search for the Star and The Shadows of an Empire.
Appearance
Jalana is tall and muscular, with a broad frame. Her skin is a deep blue-violet color and her hair is a darker, but similar shade. She has worn a variety of hairstyles, but prefers to keep it tied back in thick braids. Typical of a Gehanian tiefling, she has sturdy hoofed legs and curling, ram-like horns.
She has a variety of tattoos across her face, arms, and back, portraying a variety of Infernal sigils.
Her clothing tends to be rather traditional in nature, highlighting her heritage. She wears bright colors and bold patterns, layered skirts, and a variety of shawls, headcoverings, and jewelry. Despite her profession, she does not wear armor.
Personality
Jalana is known to be a very loyal companion, and a stubborn defender. She is extremely outgoing and approaches anyone with a friendly and open-minded attitude. While she has little concern for her own intelligence, she has a strong understanding of duty and personal motivation, which can render her serious and highly efficient when necessary.
She has a strong mothering instinct, which comes out around her friends and family.
Background
Early Life
Jalana grew up on Sel Gehana, in the city of Karashai. Sometime after Mercy's birth, her mother left the island for Nostellian, leaving both children with their grandmother for safe keeping. Their grandmother raised both children and brought in income for the family until Jalana was old enough to work, at which point Jalana took on various jobs in her stead until Beshala began ensuring the family was well supplied and cared for.
Abilities
Jalana is a skilled two-handed swordfighter, and seems to be quite proficient in the use of other great weapons as well. She is a strong defensive force on the battlefield as well, owing to the defensive sigils marked into her skin that allow her to fight unarmored.
Outside of battle, she is proficient in textile arts, such as weaving and dye production.
Interactions
The Search for the Star
Aurumvorax first encountered Jalana at the Principal Inn in Nostellian, among the other adventures who had gathered in the city to seek the Star of Abbathor. Her personal reasons for taking on the quest are unknown, but likely had something to do with the wishes of Queen Beshala. They would part ways after she joined a different group of adventurers, though it was clear she still regarded Aurumvorax fondly.