Hello, questions

Hi Jacqueline! I'm Christine, another New Player Marshal. Everyone who has posted here has really given wonderful answers to your questions, so I'm more just here to say hi, and drop my two cents about PCing v. NPCing.

I came in playing a PC for my first event and had a blast, then came back for my second event as a weekend NPC. I can be kind of shy when it comes to entering into a community of people who are already familiar with each other-I just can't figure out who to talk to or how to start conversations. Personally, spending the weekend tending the bar in the Inn was a great way for me to break the ice and get a better handle on some of the role-playing aspects of KR. I came back in as my PC the next month and again had a fantastic time, and had an easier time of interacting with people and finding things to do.
There are pros and cons to both PCing and NPCing, especially coming into game for the first time. I know a lot of outgoing people who know how to jump right in to anything and make it work, but seeing as it was a little daunting for me, I was happy to watch and feel out people I might be able to spend some time with in game for the next time around. It really depends on your personality and how you handle social situations.
I hope this helps you out a little bit, and I can't wait to see you in game!