Varisia

Hayliss is a tall, statuesque woman in her early 40s with piercing green eyes and dark brown hair streaked with silver, always worn in a tight, practical bun. She dresses in fine but reserved clothing, favoring rich browns and golds that reflect her devotion to Abadar. A pair of half-moon spectacles rest on the bridge of her nose, giving her an air of sharp intelligence. Though she rarely raises her voice, her presence alone commands attention, and her sharp tongue can cut deeper than a blade.

Hayliss is strict, principled, and utterly uncompromising. She believes in fairness, but only for those who deserve it. To those she respects, she is a reliable ally and shrewd business partner, but to those she deems unworthy—such as the Scarnettis—she is ruthlessly dismissive. Despite her sharp edges, she genuinely cares for her brother and the prosperity of Sandpoint, even if she lacks the patience to play politics like Jasper does.

The younger sister of Sir Jasper Korvaski, Hayliss grew up in Magnimar under the rigid discipline of Abadar’s faithful. Unlike her brother, who tempered his faith with diplomacy, Hayliss embraced the god’s strict adherence to law, commerce, and order. When Jasper moved to Sandpoint to oversee the Mercantile League, Hayliss followed, eager to carve out her own place in the growing town. She established her boutique, ensuring Sandpoint had access to the finest imported goods. Though she has built a loyal clientele, her stubborn and unyielding nature has made her more enemies than friends. She harbors a deep-seated hatred for the Scarnetti family, whom she considers corrupt and dishonorable, and has no qualms about charging them extra or outright refusing service.