Valla was tall, dark-haired, and very beautiful. In particular, her eyes and finely-boned, angelic face were irresistibly attractive. She habitually wore long, flowing dresses, all in black and artfully adorned with jewelry, flowers, and lace. She wass not typically seen in daylight, but when she needed information or was curious about events in town she would venture forth in common male work clothes, invariably including a hood or wide hat. Valla was nearly anonymous in this garb, since she made it a point to avoid attention.