Fara is a Diablo II NPC, and is the blacksmith of Lut Gholein. She provides healing and repairs, as well as selling armor and weapons. She is located in the center of town, very near the stash. She enjoys tossing mauls into the air and catching them with one hand.
Fara was once a holy knight in the Paladin order, before leaving the order due to the corruption she witnessed in the Zakarum church. She is a strong and brave character, and offers uplifting advice along with her invaluable repair and mercantile abilities.
Her fate after Diablo II is unknown.
Trivia
The meaning of "fara" in our world's Nordic languages is translated to "danger" or "travel" in English.