Albhaera Haerldoun Albhaera Haerldoun was a Vaasan human woman . She was an adventurer and wizard , and owner of Haerldoun ' s Helms and Shields in the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . Description . Albhaera was a strikingly beautiful woman , and was fit and lithe in build . She made a habit of wearing exotic armors of flattering designs and revealing cutaway sections , which attracted customers to her store . Personality . When young , Albhaera was demure and quietly spoken , though she was restless and charismatic . She grew into a hot - tempered and flirtatious woman , but settled down a bit in later years . Abilities . When young , Albhaera was a proficient fighter , and was well trained , fit , and dexterous . She knew how to make and repair helm s , bracers , shield s , belt s , and baldric s , and also knew their proper values . Later in life , Albhaera practiced as a wizard , and worked a smithy as part of her trade . Activities . Albhaera imported and sold a range of armor pieces and shield s , as well as some basic weapon s , from her store and had an excellent range . Her store was also the best place in Wheloon to buy and sell magical armors . She specialized in knives designed to be sheathed behind shields and inside greaves , bracers , breastplate s , and other pieces . Albhaera also worked on custom orders from her small smithy . Relationships . Albhaera ' s uncle was Haerldoun . He doted on her when she was young , and if anyone harmed her he was likely to track them across Faerûn to take revenge Albhaera was popular with warriors in Wheloon , due to her interesting armors and flirtatiousness . Infatuated warriors gathered around the store most days to chat with her and try to impress her with their strength and stories of their prowess . Occasionally , they held demonstrations of combat skill , such as knife - throwing or mock jousting , which attracted more customers . Local Purple Dragon patrols occasionally performed inspections of her store , sometimes as often as daily . This transparent excuse to meet Albhaera earned them the mockery of the Whelunians , who called out such things as " Better check my basket here , look ye — mayhap Albhaera ' s hiding in it ! " She was generally well liked around town , if the subject of a lot of talk . History . Albhaera ' s uncle , Haerldoun , was an adventuring mercenary and member of a chartered adventuring company . In Wheloon in Cormyr , the company bought a store ( formerly a haven for smugglers ) as a sideline investment , which Haerldoun developed as a business importing helms and shields . It was called Haerldoun ' s Helms and Shields . Albhaera managed the business under his supervision . In the Year of Shadows , 1358 DR , Albhaera was running the business while Haerldoun recuperated from his injuries in Wheloon and watched over Helms and Shields . Though young , she was already well trained as a warrior and knowledgeable about armor pieces . Eager for the life of an adventurer herself , Albhaera later joined her uncle ' s band . But when the party came across a beholder in the Thunder Peaks and were quickly slaughtered , Albhaera fled in terror . As the last survivor , she retired from her adventuring career and returned to her business in Wheloon . Becoming its proprietor , she expanded its trade and enjoyed great success by 1369 DR . She was popular and famous around town for her flirty habits . Her business was still in operation in 1374 DR . By then , she ' d settled down and firmly into Wheloon ' s community .