Katrina

Katrina is one of The Companions of the Avatar.

She is a native of Earth, and friend of Lord British. In Britannia Katrina is a Shepherd, and the only survivor when the Daemons under Virtuebane attacked and destroyed old Magincia. In Ultima IV, she was still living in the ruins of the destroyed city, but gladly joined the Stranger's to find the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom. Later, Magincia was resettled as New Magincia, and Katrina became one of its first citizens.

By Ultima V, she was actively preparing to go into battle against Blackthorn's regime, training to become strong, when the Avatar arrived on the island. She gladly joined the quest to restore Lord British to power.

In Ultima VI, she still lived on the island, quietly using her time for farming. When the Avatar arrived to find the Rune of Humility, she joined this quest to restore peace to Britannia. However, while a humble person, she was clearly less humble than Conor.

However, 200 years later, by Ultima VII, she had enough of the quiet life of a Shepherd, and wanted some adventure. So she joined the Avatar's party when they came to New Magincia to speak with Alagner. This also allowed her to help with the mystery of a stolen locket, which she had given to Henry, so that he could impress his love, and three strange men on the island.

In Ultima IX, she still was on the island, but came under the influence of the column. Later she helped in the final fight.

The Tale of Katrina and the Noble: A Parable of Humility
''Katrina was a shepherdess, and as far as she was concerned, that word provided a complete description with no further need of qualification. She was beautiful, to be sure, and wise as well, and held the respect of both her peers and those above her station. All this, however, had no bearing on the fact which defined Katrina to Katrina herself (and what other opinion mattered?). She was a shepherdess; she tended her sheep.''

''As it happened, the sheep she tended were not her own property, but belonged to a rich noble of the city of Magincia. In return for her service she was provided with a sturdy hut (kept scrupulously clean), and a regular allotment of both mutton and wool, which she could either reserve for her own use or sell in the marketplace. ''

See the complete tale at: The Tale of Katrina and the Noble: A Parable of Humility

Trivia

 * Katrina is the only of the eight companions who can always be found in the same place: New Magincia.
 * Nastassia in Cove in Ultima VII looks suspiciously like Katrina circa Ultima VI.
 * She is also based on real person; a friend of Richard Garriott most likely, who goes by name of Trina.