Description: Signy is small and pale even by the standards of the northmen.  Born prematurely, she wasn't expected to live, and has surprised everyone by reaching adulthood.  She is still considered to be far from strong, not quite a proper Viking female, but no one can deny that her prophecies are invariably right, if often not fully understood until too late.  Her long, straight hair is a dirty blond, and her alert eyes are a strange, clear greenish blue.<br/><br/>Personality/History: Her father has never acknowledged her, and may not even realize that he is her father.  Her mother, Thordis, earned enough for them to live on as the village weaver; but she died when Signy was just fourteen years old.  For a time, the girl earned a living telling fortunes and making charms, skills which she seemed to come by naturally, for no one, least of all her mother, was known to have taught her these things.  After a few years, she simply left the village one night, reappearing at the Holdt a few days later.  Tales of her prophecies have reached the Holdt, though the girl herself is something of a mystery, and she doesn't seem inclined to encourage close friendships.  She has been at the Holdt for about two weeks now, once again keeping herself fed and sheltered through her earnings from her magical skills.<br/><br/>She always carries her runes, refusing to let anyone else touch them -- and indeed, in her home village, most had a superstitious fear of the runes that kept them quite safe.  They are in a linen drawstring bag, made by her mother, and the set of 24 runes itself was made by Signy herself, delicately carved and polished from bone.<br/><br/>She casts the runes frequently, is generally very quiet thereafter, and only occasionally shares her knowledge with others, at least not without prompting.<br/><br/><br/>Deities revered:  Odin, in his role as god of runes and secret knowledge.  Also Frigg, a goddess associated with prophecy.