Lyla

Lyla had been childhood friend to Penelope in Nespa. Over time, their friendship grew cold. Lyla was offended that Penelope selected Cheris instead of her as maid of honour at Penelope's wedding. In revenge, she became involved a plot concocted by Nemis to kill Hercules at the wedding. Lyla poisoned Hercules with something that affected temporary blindness in the hero. Later, Lyla and Deric realized they had been wrong and refused to help Nemis any further. They told Hercules they were headed to Athens where, they hoped, people would be more open-minded about their relationship.