Helen thought that her glory days of dungeon-delving were long over after suffering a dire injury to one of her legs. She told everyone that she was retired—took it as a sign that it was time to stop. But after her leg heals, and daily life starts to feel mundane, the dungeons begin to pull her back. Guess it's time to dust off the old gear and rejoin the party. She's a little rusty—it's been a few years, after all—but she's ready to be back.

The older sister of Francesca's father, once she learns of her niece setting foot in the dungeons, she is quick to offer to take the young courser under her wing.

what if a horse was butch? what then?

candid | brazen | harsh

Hel's got a sharp dagger and an even sharper tongue. She's not mean spirited, but is known as someone who will speak her truth. Never lacking in confidence, she keeps a level head in many a stressful situation. Many horses may find her personality grating, but to the right crowd, she's a loyal friend and an invaluable mind.