Kara is a somewhat plain and simple young woman with brown hair and green eyes.  She's about five and a half feet tall with a feminine but solid form, definitely stronger than she looks.  Her attire isn't fancy but well-kept and clean.  She wears studded leather armor and carries short swords, a light mace, a boarding axe, daggers, and a composite longbow.

History: Celeste was a woman of such beauty that men would sell their own children to lay with for one night, though she would never stoop to such things.  There were many rumors about Celeste being a princess from somewhere far away, but no one ever knew for certain.  She was a merchant of fine silks and spices, and already pregnant when she arrived in the great city.  It seemed odd to many that she apparently had no husband, but no one really cared since the products she brought were exotic and exquisite.  She established a shop and regular shipments continued to supply the locals with materials to make fine garments and dinners.

It was a lovely spring evening when she went into labor and just before midnight her daughter was born.  She named her Kara, meaning beloved, for she truly loved her little miracle.  She continued her business as usual and doted on her little girl.  It didn’t take long for suitors to come around, proof of fertility and lack of a father making Celese quite desired.  She never accepted any of them, though, stating she could only ever love Kara’s father.  Most took it well, but one never gave up his pursuit.  After five years, he had had enough and demanded she marry him.  When she refused, he flew into a rage and killed her.

Kara woke the next morning to find her beautiful mother, golden skin ashen and green eyes clouded.  Distraught, she ran outside screaming and city guards were called.  She watched as they carried her mother’s body away but no one really paid any attention to her.  At least that’s what she thought.  Someone was watching and when it was finally asked what would be done with the child, Madame Athalia swept in and took custody.  A woman of beauty herself, she had been quite jealous of Celeste.  Her intentions, therefore, were far from matronly in regards to Kara.

Kara was treated like many of the other children in Athalia’s care, neglected of love at best and beaten if she did not learn quickly enough.  Reading, writing, languages, weapons, gymnastics, and thievery.  Kara was pretty enough that some care was taken to not damage her looks or mar the skin as Athalia had great plans for her.  She was grooming her to become a courtesan who would be able to spy for Athalia and her clients.  When she began normal changes into a more womanly figure, she was taught other things as well.

It was not a life Kara wanted.  She hated the fancy dresses and pawings of men.  When she heard of a caravan about to leave, she used the skills she’d learned to stow away on one of the wagons.  Halfway to Neverwinter, she was found by Clavvinn Shustan who decided to hire her as a guard.  Grateful for the reprieve, she proved herself capable with a blade.  When he asked if she would go with a group to take a chest to a wizardess, she agreed.  It was a chance to see a little more of the world as well as earn some coin.  It was an interesting group and she found herself enjoying their company, finding real friends for a change.