Rissarh was a half-blooded Tarthenal and one of three 'handsome' women employed by Tehol Beddict of Letheras. Rissarh was described as having fiery-red, long, slightly wavy hair, bleached by the sun. Her face was characterized as classically strong, smooth and perfect with blue eyes of serene indifference. Her comrades and associates were Shand and Hejun.