The Handmaiden of Princess Felash was a formidable woman. Her name was never mentioned. She was described as a head taller than most men and "burly as a stevedore", but her face was surprisingly attractive with diamond studs high on her cheeks. Her features were even and the eyes deep, the lips full and naturally sultry. The handmaiden's hair was cut close to the scalp, so blonde as to be very nearly white". She was dressed in an embroidered pink gown which failed to make her look elegant. Her voice was described as low, smooth and stunningly beautiful.