[Airerûthiel]

Torfithien's history does not really have much of a female presence, as her mother was killed in an orc-attack in Mirkwood (where she was visiting Thranduil, who is distantly related to her) when she was fairly young in terms of an Elf's life. Being brought up by her father, as well as having two older brothers, means that she is exceedingly tomboyish (for want of a better word). Because she had no strong feminine influence in her life and often felt lonely and detached from the other Elves, she spent a lot of time on her own and incredibly capable of surviving alone. This was how she knew Celebrian and they were almost friends but not quite - if you know what I mean by that, which I think you do.

But why should she be chosen by Elrond? To be honest, I highly doubt he would allow her to go, purely based on the grounds that she is female, despite the connection of many centuries between her and Celebrian. However, she is a skilled tracker (which would no doubt be useful, as from what I have read I presume that this RPG is more subtle than out-and-out adventure) and is also highly trained in using the typical long knives used by Elves as weapons.

[ February 20, 2003: Message edited by: Airerûthiel ]