The Narcheska is the Outislander princess. She is betrothed to Dutiful, but she does not like him. She challenges Dutiful to slay a dragon for her and she will marry him. She will accompany Dutiful on this dragon quest. She comes from a matriarchal society. She is close to her uncle Peottre. She is only 11 years-old, but she is beautiful and powerful. She has beautiful and elaborate tattoos all over her back. The tattoos burn her at times.