The Hilldanes are a very successful trading family out of Neverwinter. While the goods they trade is the lifeblood of their fortune, influence is the currency they treasure most. Born into privilege , Tolenn
was taught and trained by the finest of tutors. Instructed at an early age of her duty to the Hilldane name, that she'd one day find a place in the family hierarchy, furthering its goals as her own.
A free spirit, Tolenn chafed at the strictures and limits placed on her, even as she was taught many things about the world and her place in it. Excelling in all subjects, she overheard her Mother and Father
chatting about her prospects in the Family, possible positions, possible marriages etc. etc. What she heard horrified her! She was but 16 years old and had decided that she was having none of it! A plan was
devised to effect her escape from the hellish future her Family planned for her.
On a stormy night, she faked her death in a carriage accident...said carriage falling into a nearby raging river, her safely hidden amidst the nearby rushes. She felt bad for the two horses who perished, but her
freedom was gained that night.
She made her way to Waterdeep, and lost herself in the city's underbelly. Her tutelage and natural abilities allowed her to excel at many activities her Family would be first scandalized by, but then they'd of
course see the usefulness of some of them. Such was Tolenn's desire to never be found. She never reveals her last name to anyone.
6 years have passed, and Tolenn's reputation in the criminal underworld of Waterdeep was impressive. A competent 2nd story burglar, or spy, or hired killer, most knew that even though she walked about freely, seemingly
with no weapons...there were blades hidden about her small frame, available in an instant should the need arise.
