<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/de/30FD3D63-6034-4098-B788-9E4ACF35E53A.jpeg)<br/></div><strong>Name: </strong>Katra<br/><strong>Race/Class: </strong>Human Psi-Fighter<br/><strong>HP:</strong>24/24<strong>Armor:</strong>5<strong>XP:</strong>1/9<br/><strong>Effects:</strong>Bloodweed: The target deals -1d4 damage ongoing until cured<br/><strong>Action:</strong><br/><br/>Lore: Katra (AndyZ) Roll: [4, 3] Result: 9<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Stats</div><div class="spoiler_body">Strength: 8 (-1)    Constitution: 16 (+2) Dexterity: 9 (+0)<br/>Intelligence: 16 (+2) Wisdom: 13 (+1) Charisma: 13 (+1)<br/><br/>Human Reroll: 1/1<br/>Void Raven’s Feather: 1/1<br/><br/>Coins: 38<br/>Adventuring Gear: 5/5<br/>Dungeon Rations: 5/5<br/>Healing Poultice 1/2<br/>Healing Kit 5/5<br/></div></div><hr/><br/>"Physical weapons aren't my best," she admitted, "but I still hit pretty hard when I do connect, and armor keeps me from going down easily."  She gave her breastplate a thump, though, secretly, it wouldn't surprise Katra if the match would be performed with a weapon to bypass her armor entirely.  After all, Katra would try that route if she was making the choices.<br/><br/>As Cass'andra took Katra's hand, Katra just smiled, glancing over to her.  For a moment, she considered saying something, but once more decided against it.  Better to handle it after the match, as a part of the celebration of victory.<br/><br/>Even though Katra had briefly spotted Brunhilda with Peaches, the other woman had barely made an impression; Katra had been much too focused on the Lunar Knight.  She'd had just enough opportunity to recognize her and try to think of something to say when the sharp ripple danced through her body, letting only a little meep escape as she had nothing to add beyond calling back, "Well done!"<br/><br/>Then she was out in the center of the crowd, and her opportunity to prove herself as best she could came in.  Once more she saluted out into the stands, the practice in her move showing itself that she kept the sword steady and looked rather polished.  She wasn't very strong, but after years of adjusting to the armor, at least she was able to look good.  Her expression was stoic, still genuinely planning to give it her all to make it look good, knowing she would still probably throw the weapon or embarrass herself within the first few attacks.<br/><br/>Hearing it was Blue, and understanding at least the basics, also made her feel better.  It wasn't that she was afraid of pain, but no one was truly inured to it, and she had no real desire to face the Black Bride again if she could help it.  Somehow, Katra felt a little guilty every time she got brought back, even though she absolutely didn't want to stay dead.<br/><br/>The difference in her demeanor would no doubt be noticed by her companions.  Usually, she was just contemplative, planning out strategy, but Katra had really been doing her best to put in effort to make this look good, figure out how to put on a show, and make more of a charismatic presence for herself when she needed it.  The weapon held little flourish - even now, she was worried of dropping it - but she was definitely doing a better job of looking intimidating and competent.  Even the armor didn't seem to weigh so much and she moved better as she gave her bow.<br/><br/>And if nothing else, Blackcrest knew that she was at a disadvantage from her usual style and was still going to give it her all (unless you counted the poison), so if she did foul things up, he'd have a reason he could blame for it that didn't suggest she was deliberately throwing the match.  Katra genuinely didn't believe she'd have to do anything else deliberate to throw it at this point.