Weapons: Bow, dagger

Rank: footman, cavalry

Catch words: Short and to the Point, groans often, "leave me alone." "don't push me", "Sure", "No", "No!" "I'm in."

Personality: Intense Introvert nearing anti-social, Somewhat lazy except about stuff he likes. Semi-honorable, highly dependable and focused. Very dexterous fingers. Untrusting. He can be a bit self-critical, Like to be ALONE

Myles' parents have a ranch NW of Rie off the main roads. He was schooled by his mother and was taught archery, fencing, and horsemanship by his father in order to keep their animals safe. His closest friend is his father. This developed from many rides herding the cattle and such similar ventures. His spiritual status is unknown to most. He was raised a Servant and may hold the beliefs fairly strongly.

He is fanatic about archery. He carves most of his own arrows with a high degree of skill. He is very good and quick with his dagger. He is capable of throwing it or handling it. His archery is above average as he enjoys it more than he is good at it. He shoots better from horseback than on foot. He is incredibly self-controlled and steady-handed commanding both his body and his mind.

Weapons: short sword & shield

Rank: eventual major

Catch words: "yes", "will do", "uh huh?", "Rats!" "One question," "No", "I need it done." "Hold on." "____ never forget this."

Personality: Confident but not overly. Can be frustrated by other's persistence. High honor code. Stubborn in endurance, Persistent. Optimistic. Friendly. Idealistic. High internal drive to do well. A thinker.

Occasionally speaks sarcastically or patronizingly. He does not rush into anything except that which he has no choice. Raimyx is a planner and a thinker. He likes to know what is happening before it really does. He can be very stubborn once he has his mind set on an objective and will risk much to accomplish what he feels must be done. He is a faithful Servant of the Glorious One seeking to please Him in all he does.

Raimyx was born in Illumina Castle shortly before the raid of the Westland King. His mother, Lyndsie, was aided by Rysinic, the assisinated Illuminarch's wife, in her escape. They settled in Fort Sy of Eastland where Raimyx grew up. Both women were like mothers to him and raised him together. Due to the death of his father during the raid the two women spoke often to him of both his father and the old Illuminarch bringing him much knowledge of proper government and strategy.

Andalis became Banthri's squire but maintained a close relation to Raimyx keeping in touch whenever possible. He is considered by Raimyx to be his long lost brother.

Banthri, the old lieutenant bodyguard, acted in way as his father supporting his mother and Rysinic, and clearing obstacle for his education before going off to fight.

Raimyx later studied under the tutelage of the town marshal who taught him swordplay and some basic tactics. Raimyx also met a girl, Alison, another child of refugees who was a year younger than he. He misses her but prefers not to talk of her so that he might not miss her even more.

Weapons:short sword & shield

Rank:eventual captain

Catch words: "You can't be serious." "yeah", "no way", Arm pump "huh-yeah!", I foresee a problem with that.

Personality: ADD, very observant, concerned with the WHY of stuff. Eagar to get to the point. High energy.

Ripp is an interesting young man who experiences ADD to verying degrees. His attention man may be short, but he is extremely aware on the battle field. He responds well to authority and is quite non-confrontational. He is fairly honorable, but his dependability is limited by his attention span.

Weapons:short sword & shield, spear/lance

Rank: eventual captain, cavalry, elite

Catch words: "Must", "Besides", "On the other hand", "you must not forget." "What is _____'s understanding", "Understanding", "Likely", "Understood," "yes", "no", "that might be plausible", Hates to use definite words except when 100% sure. "Seem", "Beautiful", "Lovely",

Personality: Very earnest. Thinking / logical / reasoning. Peacemaker. Artistic. Withholds judgement. Sometimes indecisive. Dependable and honorable. He is a discerner to some degree. Stoic in many ways. Able learner.

Silvan is the resident philosopher, artist, and married man. He normally presents options when he makes suggestions if for no other sake than to have the option. When he is sure of something, however, he will carry through. He normally has a very thorough understanding of the situation. It is near impossible to rattle him, and he can sometimes refuse to be in pain. He can memorize fairly easily.

Silvan is considered handsome by women. He has a wife back in Rie, Tiera, who he will be married to for two years as of Choard 4th. She is the joy of his life, and he will often think of her. She is part of the reason he joined the Southland Army. He had been having difficulty making ends meet through his work as an artist due to the war and so joined the army with two ideas in mind. 1.) Support his wife with the money. 2.) help end the war so he can go back to being an artist.

His skill involves painting, sculpture, and some composition. Silvan can learn very quickly anything he does. His teaching is not quite so good or he might have worked within the school at Rie. He can explain abstract things with some degree of skill, but has more difficulty in demonstration. He learns best through being told rather than being shown.

Weapons: Long sword, spear/lance

Rank: eventual captain, cavalry, footman, elite

Weapons: short sword & shield, spear

Rank: Captain, trainer, cavalry

Catch words: Powerful voice, "Go", "Consider," "Yes," "No", "Is that all you can do?" "excellent", "I'm listening." "That can't be true."

Personality: Caring but not openly, Goal oriented, Honorable, Pushing, afraid of failure, demands honesty and returns it. Driven, Encouraging. Innovator. Practical.

Raised in the mountains with younger brother, Curtis, by his parents. His father was a ranger and guarded the mountian passes. His father was killed by bandits when he was 14. His mother stayed in the mountains until both Zeticus and Curtis became old enough to join the Southland Army. She died a few years ago of sickness. He may occasionally tell stories of his upbringing

His brother Curtis and him were trained at Cycross. Curtis advanced quickly through Basic training due to the stress brought on by the Westland Army. He training was incomplete, though, and Curtis was killed in battle by a man he thought dead. Zeticus can never stress enough how important it is to know the condition of those who are fallen on the battlefield, whether to heal or to finish.

Zeticus is a devout Servant and not afraid to die. He rather relishes the idea of joining his family in the Stars. He prays over all his recruits with a fervor few understand. He can be seen wandering the camp at night visiting the barrack of those under his command.

His regret at the loss of Curtis motivates him to train the way he does. He is a hard commander and trains with intense vigor often participating with his dilettantes. He believes that any experience that can be relatively safely learned the hard way should be learned the hard way. "Experience is the best teacher." Minor mistakes are punished by methods which only make men stronger (this can include pain for the purpose of conditioning). He has never broken anyone's bone, but his bruises are legendary. He know the limits of his men and pushes them to the very edge, but never over.

The other officers respect him and fear him as one of the best. He routinely turns out more elites by himself than up to four of the others combined. He believes in developing intense teamwork and personal strength. Loves to use rewards. He has a good eye for leadership and talents. He is also an innovator of new tactics and weapons. Learns others' names.