At first, she deceives Spark and his comrades into believing she's a mercenary for hire. The truth is she's a thief, escaping her death warrant in Blade. She has had to steal and cheat her whole life, just to survive. However, she's a better person than anyone sees or understands and is a product of her past. She becomes a hero with a heart of gold.
Ryna also becomes good friends with her fellow party member Garrack. In the novels, she and Garrack later get married.
