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Palona is described as having [[darkeyed|dark eyes]] and the typical rocklike crystalline fingernails of a Herdazian.{{book ref|sa2|40}} She is short, middle-aged, and has dark, curly hair.{{book ref|sa2|40}}{{book ref|sa3|21}} She speaks with a Herdazian accent{{book ref|sa2|40}} and presumably has the typical deep tan skin of her people.{{book ref|sa1|32}}{{wob ref|3932}}

She is kind, although she is sometimes blunt.{{book ref|sa2|40}}{{book ref|sa3|2}} [[ShallanShe Davar]]can notesbe several instances when Palona helpfully anticipates her needs,thoughtful and Palona often paysconsiderate personaltowards visitspeople toshe hercares quartersabout.{{book ref|sa2|13}}{{book ref|sa3|21}}{{book ref|sa3|33}}

Palona enjoys luxury, spending money, and wearing fashionable clothing, yet she is not pretentious.{{book ref|sa2|40}}{{book ref|sa2|76}} She sometimes appears to be detached from events occurring around her, as she is seen relaxing with a novel during the [[Battle of Narak]]{{book ref|sa2|86}} and reading gossip reports amidst the squabbling of AlethiRosharan Nobilityroyalty.{{citebook ref|sa3|122}} Her contemporaries, including [[Shallan]] and [[Navani Kholin]], tend to make light of her penchant for massages.{{book ref|sa3|21}}{{book ref|sa3|96}}

Little is known of Palona's originshistory havebefore notmeeting beenSebarial. revealedHer age and birthplace are unknown. Towards the end of the [[Lopen]]Era notesof thatSolitude]], there hashad been significant migration of Herdazian people to [[Alethkar]] and [[Jah Keved]],{{book ref|sa2|41}} butand Palona's birthplace is unknown. Thethe Sebarial warcamp likely hashad the largest HerzadianHerdazian population on the [[Shattered Plains]] since it contains a section called "Little Herdaz",{{book ref|sa2|87}} but thisneither hasof notthose facts have been directlyexplicitly linked to Palona's presencelife among the Alethi. SheThe obliquelyduration refersof toPalona herselfand asSebarial's arelationship "stray"was thatalso Turinadunclear, broughtbut homehe apparently took her in at some point.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The duration of Palona and Sebarial'sTheir relationship is unknown, but it seemsseemed to be well-established duringby the eventsend of ''the [[TheWar Stormlightof ArchiveReckoning]]''; other nobles arewere never surprised by Palona's presence, nor dodid they comment on the nature of her arrangement with Sebarial.

Palona iswas first seen living in the Sebarial warcamp on the Shattered Plains.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The Sebarial warcamp iswas well-constructed and more similar to a city than other warcamps,{{book ref|sa2|55}} and Palona liveslived in a manor with Turinad.{{book ref|sa2|40}} Their home's interior iswas particularly opulent, with marble, silk, crystal, and gold among the materials used in the decor.{{book ref|sa2|40}} The residence also hashad numerous servants, running water, and gardens with ornamental [[shalebark]].{{book ref|sa2|40}}

When Sebarial bringsbrought Shallan to the manor, Palona iswas very welcoming.{{book ref|sa2|40}} She ensuresensured that Shallan receivesreceived a stipend that Turinad promised, her own room and servants, housing for her entourage, and the use of a horse-drawn carriage for transportation.{{book ref|sa2|40}}{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|47}} She also helpshelped Shallan improve the Herdazian accent that she occasionally usesused while disguised.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Palona reviewsreviewed reports from Shallan regarding both House Sebarial's finances and updates on local events.{{book ref|sa2|60}}

As the mistress of a Highprince, Palona attendsattended many events for the [[Alethi]] elite. She iswas present when [[Adolin]] and [[Renarin Kholin]] fightfought an ill-advised duel against multiple Shardbearers.{{book ref|sa2|57}} She "insists"insisted on coming to the Shattered Plains when Sebarial agreesagreed to join [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s assault on the [[Parshendi]].{{book ref|sa2|76}} Palona wearswore fashionable clothing while she and Sebarial loungelounged and eatate [[sellafruit]], even as the fighting escalatesescalated.{{book ref|sa2|76}}{{book ref|sa2|80}} Dalinar iswas surprised to learn that Sebarial actually helped during the battle, indicating that the couple may behave been paying more attention than it would seemseemed.{{book ref|sa2|86}}

Palona iswas among the many residents of the Shattered Plains who movemoved to [[Urithiru]] after the activation of the [[Stormseat]] [[Oathgate]]. Sebarial's actions at the end of the [[War of Reckoning]] gained Dalinar's trust and he iswas named [[Highprince of CommmerceCommerce]], giving House Sebarial additional influence in the displaced Alethi government.{{book ref|sa3|2}} Palona iswas among the first people to see the corpse of [[Torol Sadeas]] after his murder in the halls of Urithiru, and flippantly callscalled his death a "problem solved", as she was one of the many people who hated Sadeas.{{book ref|sa3|2}} She iswas present at Dalinar and Navani's small wedding ceremony,{{book ref|sa3|4}} as well as Dalinar's meetings when he attemptsattempted to form a multinational coalition as part of his plan to unite Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|96}} She iswas one of the first people to know that [[Jasnah Kholin]] hashad been crowned as Queen.{{book ref|sa3|122}}

Palona was particularly welcoming to Shallan continueswhen she came to live withat the Sebarial warcamp.{{book ref|sa2|40}} Palona helpfully anticipated Shallan's needs, and often paid personal visits to her quarters.{{book ref|sa2|13}}{{book ref|sa2|40}} Shallan is very grateful to Palona for taking her in,{{book theirref|sa2|42}} sectionand after the [[Battle of UrithiruNarak]], and she continues to live in the Sebarial section of Urithiru. Shallan sees Palona as something of a mother figure who often checks in on her.{{book ref|sa3|13}}{{book ref|sa3|21}}{{book ref|sa3|33}} Palona appears in [[Shallan's sketchbook]],{{book ref|sa3|25}} and her face sometimes appears in Shallan's [[Surgebinding#Illumination|Lightweaving]] illusions.{{book ref|sa3|29}} Palona takestook aan interest in Shallan's interaction with [[Re-Shephir]], and thinksthought that the other [[Unmade]] should be sought out to ensure that they arewere imprisoned.{{book ref|sa3|29}}