<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/OqNypXq.jpg?1)</div><strong>Name</strong>:<em>Kara Bersk</em><br/><strong>Hit Points</strong>:<em>43/43</em><br/><hr/><br/>"As I said before," Kara replied, "I respect your rise from a concerned civilian to the man you are now, and all the sacrifices you have made for your people along the way.  It must not have been a simple task to stand up for what was right, or perhaps it<em>was simple</em>, but difficult to rally others behind your cause.  Whatever it was you started out as, be it a shepherd, a teacher, a soldier, or a simple man, you are now something more than that- a<em>symbol</em>.  I have heard the hopeful whispers of the people I've crossed paths with transform into proud compliments and assertions of your bravery in my travels, and you've become more than a mere<em>man</em>.  As you are now, you are a symbol.  If you died for your cause, martyrdom would be your namesake.  If you accomplish your grand goal, perhaps something greater still, Lord Mikael."<br/><br/>She paused to consider her next words carefully, taking a nice drink from her glass and using it as an excuse to catch her breath.  "If I understand you correctly, you're saying that as you are now, your hands are tied.  You wish to resume your deeds not as a ruler, but as a warrior, something you simply cannot do.  You cannot ask your people to do such a thing, or it would be in violation of the tenants you wish to pass.  With those things clear, you wish to ask me, and presumably others, to 'bring about change'.  I would like to see this world free from evil's grasp, and to that effect, I've traveled and attacked it how I was able.  I sought you out, as well, and I'm overjoyed to be here<em>now</em>, speaking about this."  She let a smile overtake her concern once more before finishing up.<br/><br/>"During my training, Master Reucha told me many times to be flexible and graceful, like a stream.  I can see the good to be had from accepting your offer and acting as your fists in your goals.  However, my concerns revolve around just how you would expect me to help you.  What manner of work would I be doing, and most importantly,"  Kara sighed, "What's to stop me from becoming naught but a weapon of the kingdom, pointed at those who would be considered enemies?"  Gone was the smile, and in its place, there was a concerned look on the monk's face as she made her inquiries.