Members of the Army
Taren: The first-born triplet in her family, she is independent and strong, but crude and a bit stubborn. Her brothers are hard to fire up, but she certainly isn’t. She loves to eat, and cannot fight without her siblings at her side, for she fears being alone.
She is the sloppiest eater in the army.
She is the best wrestler in the army.
Class: Fighter
Tenn: The second-born triplet in the family, he is kind and reasonable, but he becomes irrational when it comes to things that make him uncomfortable. He relies on Taren often to do things he does not want to do, despite him being capable enough to do it on his own.
He is the most likely to scream like a girl when he sees a bug.
He is the fastest runner in the army.
Class: Myrmidon
Tyken: The last-born of the triplets, he is very cool and collected. He dislikes studying, but loves to learn. He is often found observing or playing with things he finds outside of camp. He is quick to judge, and tends to put words in other’s mouths.
He has the prettiest eyes in the army.
He is the most likely to get the hiccups.
Class: Mage
Annika: A healer whose mother is from a foreign land, she is outgoing and compassionate. She sometimes can get caught up in the heat of battle, and will say or do things that are out of her character. She has a secret temper, but tries to remain calm through prayers to the goddess Ancia, who she partially was named after.
She is the most likely to be found studying her mother’s books.
She is the best shogi player in the army.
Class: Cleric
Gill: A noble knight and captain of the royal guard, he is Syllish’s closest protector. When she became comatose, he vowed to protect her life with his own, if necessary. His commitment to her is astounding, and a tad disturbing, he remembers everything he's done for her, everything she's said, and everywhere she's been vividly and precisely. Those who know him say he is self-conscious, and that he acts “manly” so that people won’t harass him for his extreme hygiene and OCD behavior, as well as his refusal to eat meat.
He is the most likely to repeat his answers to the same question.
He has the softest skin in the army.
Class: Great Knight
Karti: A reserved archer known for keeping Gill company, she sees him as the father she never had, as he adopted her and trained her into the army after noting her potential. She is determined to prove herself as the greatest sharpshooter in all of Lyrouche, and she never stops trying to show Gill why he was right about her.
She is the best at hunting.
She is the most reactive to being touched.
Class: Archer
Schall: A newly appointed royal guard, he is renowned for his prowess in magic. He is kind to a fault, but extremely naive and immature. His mood on the battlefield is always scared and unhappy, as he is not adjusted to violence, but he has always dreamed of being a knight. His parents are very wealthy nobles, and he was raised as a sheltered child. His adoptive brother, Michael, is jealous of his position.
He is the most gullible in the army.
He is the best finger painter in the army.
Class: Troubadour
Simon: A bitter and irritable boy, he is vastly more intelligent than most. He is arrogant, though, and he is known to nag those who don’t do things his way, which he’s convinced is the best way. He scolds his sister frequently for being so “ignorant” to the things she could learn. He finds comfort in books, he has a distaste for other people, and is not one to waste time.
He is the worst morning person of everyone in the army.
He is the most likely to laugh when someone hurts themselves.
Class: Dark Mage
Ramona: A youth who lives with her brother on the streets, she only knows that her parents left them there, and that she tried her best to make Simon another her. However, her younger brother has anemia, which limits the amount of physical activity he can do. She leaves him to his own devices, and is convinced that they have nothing in common anymore. Her personality is like sandpaper at first, mean and stubborn, but she takes a liking to those who are persistent at being kind to her.
She is the best sword-fighter in the army.
She has the worst handwriting in the army.
Class: Mercenary
Hemn: A man who guards nature from danger, Hemn is very protective of his environment, and cares more about animals than people. He is fairly dull, as he is uneducated, and he is impressed easily. Although many doubt his brains, he has brawn to spare, as he lived off of the land alone for many years.
He is the most likely to forget things.
He is the best at singing in the army.
Class: Fighter
Shel: An average villager who worked her way to being a border guard, Shel is very patriotic, and every good deed she does is in the name of Lyrouche. Her average appearance makes people believe she shouldn’t stand out, but she is actually very sly and annoying, as she really enjoys picking on people.
She is the quickest to salute.
She is the least likely to talk during a speech.
Class: Knight
Harley: A subordinate to the duchess Yerilla, Harley is shy and timid, but sweet. She is in her master Yerilla's debt after she saved her from being executed. Her mastery of negotiations is invaluable, because she is unwavering in her deliberations despite her lack of confidence otherwise. Harley is also physically strong, despite her scrawny appearance.
She is the best at keeping a straight face.
She is the fastest at wrapping wounds.
Class: Terra Cure
Yerilla: A well-respected noble, duchess, and friend of Syllish’s late mother, she is regal and beautiful, but is known to miscalculate her boundaries, sneaking through people’s things and getting in allies’ personal affairs. She means well, but can’t seem to handle not knowing everything.
She is the most likely to gossip.
She has the most complicated daily routine.
Class: Wyvern Rider
Kimmel: A learner of the dark arts and Hernanda’s close friend’s only son, he is very optimistic, but knows that he doesn’t quite fit in with other mages of his brand. He has an inferiority complex, hammered into him by his strict and controlling uncle, but he also knows that to give up is a sin. He tends to push himself far too hard.
He is the worst whistler in the army.
He has the biggest coin collection.
Class: Dark Mage
Hart: A prodigy raised by two very powerful nobles in Kestra, he is immensely whiny and complains constantly. He is often upset for various reasons, though they aren’t serious issues most of the time. He has no concept of money because he was often given everything, so he is known to spend money on expensive things that aren’t worth it.
He is the most difficult to please in the army.
He has the most luggage in the army.
Class: Eagle Rider
Afrey: Not quite a ray of sunshine, he is cold and sometimes aggravating. He tends to linger on things a bit too long, and will ignore the facial expressions and tones of the person he is speaking to, which means things can get awkward as he continues to talk whether or not someone wants to listen. He also likes to ask personal questions right off the bat, and avoids conversations he silently decides are too casual or plain. He wants to see passion in others, because he does not have much of that himself.
He is the worst with kids.
He has the most trouble smiling.
Class: Cavalier
Esther: A swordswoman who has a powerful grip and a need for attention. She will seek romance simply to destroy it for the sake of stirring flames, as well as do dangerous things to pull all eyes on her. Her moodiness and her general lack of restraint over who she irritates can get her exactly what she wants, although she doesn’t want to hurt people unless she must.
She is the most likely to stress cry.
She has the softest skin.
Class: Myrmidon
Romarion: A thief with a knack for the arts, she is creative in her schemes and revels in disorganized chaos. She loves to dance and paint, and is very friendly with those who also like what she does, but has trouble seeing why others may see her work, or her, as abstract and strange. She tends to be very especially sarcastic, and becomes exceedingly rude to people she does not trust at first sight.
She has the messiest room in the army.
She is the hardest to talk to in the army.
Class: Outlaw
Emile: A daredevil through and through, he is reckless and extreme. Since he comes from a clan of thieves notorious for destroying buildings and looting the rubble, that’s to be expected. When not fighting, he tends to demand something to quench his insatiable boredom. He pulls pranks on other members of the army, and can be quite a handful to deal with, because he doesn’t take orders well.
He has the smallest attention span in the army.
He has broken the most bones in the army.
Class: Pegasus Knight
Michael: Rude, condescending, and arrogant beyond measure, he is a knight who wishes to become a royal guard, but won’t change his rotten attitude. His parents were involved in the stealing of the Empirion, and were killed in Syllish’s blast. He was raised by Schall’s parents, but he took them for granted. He is known to be cranky no matter how close you are to him.
He is the most difficult to bruise in the army.
He sends the most confusing mixed messages.
Class: Paladin
Cris: A compulsive liar and flirt, she dislikes men for their “brutish nature” and instead mingles with other women for their affections. She does not like to talk of the past, because hers is painful and broken, and she has very few happy memories. In light of that, she still is very approachable, and though the girls of the army may not be romantically interested in her, they certainly do appreciate her company.
She writes the sweetest letters.
She quotes literature the most in the army.
Class: Archer
Hernanda: A sadistic woman who is the lead of a squad of wyvern-riding cavalry in the neighboring country of Nykos, she is known as “The Snake Queen,” for her power on the battlefield and her terrifying snake eyes. She was brought up by wolves, and does not know any form of edicate, cleanliness, or respectful behavior.
Her hair is the most matted of anyone in the army.
She yells more than anyone else in the army.
Class: Wyvern Lord
Rarde: Noble and true to his word, he is a stern and battle-hardened divine manakete. Those traits are a double-edged sword, though; he can be a bit too honest or forceful, and he is easily manipulated because he will not go back on anything he says. He has seen thousands of years of fighting, but had spent the last forty years locked away, forced to shed his scales for armor, before being rescued by the group. Now an ally of the army, he is dedicated to returning the favor.
He has the toughest skin in the army.
He is the most avid gardener in the army.
Class: Manakete
Barcke: A knight that became a part of the Nykos army to impress his foreign betrothed, Esther. However, he was captured by Ciran after a convoluted misunderstanding. He doesn't like making decisions, and is actually okay with being a total pushover because he doesn't want to mess up.
He does the best magic tricks.
He has the biggest head in the army.
Class: Knight
Darius: A pure blooded coward, he has no self-respect and no intent on getting involved in combat, but he likes to pretend he is infamous for battle. Even with his training in axes, he refuses to go into the fray without security that he’ll survive. He once led a band of mercenaries, but they abandoned him for a new leader who expects the group to fight with him, not for him.
He is the most likely to lose all his money gambling.
He has the best eye-patch.
Class: Terra Cure
Crystal: A daydreamer who is slow to the punch, she is the loyal wingwoman to Darius. Her loyalty is not really understandable, as she seems to bare no feelings towards him, good or bad, and she doesn’t take orders well. She tends to drift away in conversation, but her accuracy and concentration on the battlefield more than make up for her lack thereof off the field.
She is the most flexible of the army.
She has the softest hair.
Class: Sniper
Gwenivere: The niece of the Royal Sage, Pim, she is very young, but despite the arguing that commenced to keep her off the battlefield, she doesn’t seem to take no for an answer. Her running away from her mother was a twist of fate, because shortly after running away, her village was raided and her mother was captured. She is magically gifted, but physically frail, and she is only a child, so she is rash and immature.
She is the most likely to play dolls with the new recruits.
She is the best at cooking imaginary food.
Class: Mage
Bergundy: A man who has promised to never leave Pim’s side. He protects him as well as Gill guards Syllish, if not more so, but does not talk very much, and follows orders like some sort of robot. He will betray any other loyalties for Pim, he is not interested in the benefit of the army.
He can juggle better than anyone else in the army.
He has the biggest arms in the army.
Class: Warrior
Joan: An assassin that was sent after Pim, she has broken her contract and joined forces with her supposed enemies. She has an icy demeanor, and does not regret the previous work that she has done, making her morality questionable and her motives foggy.
She has the lowest body temperature of everyone in the army.
She is the most likely to surprise people without trying to.
Class: Assassin
Pim: The most recently appointed royal sage, he is very powerful. He isn’t as smart as as people think, because all other education was brushed aside when he became royal sage, and in lieu of a good tutor, he instead received combat training. He’s also very temperamental, and he yells at people when he’s stressed, even if they haven’t done anything. Despite this, he is smart enough to make strategic decisions, and will lay his life down for a friend.
He is the most likely to curse when he’s angry.
He is the worst cook in the army.
Class: Sage
She is the sloppiest eater in the army.
She is the best wrestler in the army.
Class: Fighter
Tenn: The second-born triplet in the family, he is kind and reasonable, but he becomes irrational when it comes to things that make him uncomfortable. He relies on Taren often to do things he does not want to do, despite him being capable enough to do it on his own.
He is the most likely to scream like a girl when he sees a bug.
He is the fastest runner in the army.
Class: Myrmidon
Tyken: The last-born of the triplets, he is very cool and collected. He dislikes studying, but loves to learn. He is often found observing or playing with things he finds outside of camp. He is quick to judge, and tends to put words in other’s mouths.
He has the prettiest eyes in the army.
He is the most likely to get the hiccups.
Class: Mage
Annika: A healer whose mother is from a foreign land, she is outgoing and compassionate. She sometimes can get caught up in the heat of battle, and will say or do things that are out of her character. She has a secret temper, but tries to remain calm through prayers to the goddess Ancia, who she partially was named after.
She is the most likely to be found studying her mother’s books.
She is the best shogi player in the army.
Class: Cleric
Gill: A noble knight and captain of the royal guard, he is Syllish’s closest protector. When she became comatose, he vowed to protect her life with his own, if necessary. His commitment to her is astounding, and a tad disturbing, he remembers everything he's done for her, everything she's said, and everywhere she's been vividly and precisely. Those who know him say he is self-conscious, and that he acts “manly” so that people won’t harass him for his extreme hygiene and OCD behavior, as well as his refusal to eat meat.
He is the most likely to repeat his answers to the same question.
He has the softest skin in the army.
Class: Great Knight
Karti: A reserved archer known for keeping Gill company, she sees him as the father she never had, as he adopted her and trained her into the army after noting her potential. She is determined to prove herself as the greatest sharpshooter in all of Lyrouche, and she never stops trying to show Gill why he was right about her.
She is the best at hunting.
She is the most reactive to being touched.
Class: Archer
Schall: A newly appointed royal guard, he is renowned for his prowess in magic. He is kind to a fault, but extremely naive and immature. His mood on the battlefield is always scared and unhappy, as he is not adjusted to violence, but he has always dreamed of being a knight. His parents are very wealthy nobles, and he was raised as a sheltered child. His adoptive brother, Michael, is jealous of his position.
He is the most gullible in the army.
He is the best finger painter in the army.
Class: Troubadour
Simon: A bitter and irritable boy, he is vastly more intelligent than most. He is arrogant, though, and he is known to nag those who don’t do things his way, which he’s convinced is the best way. He scolds his sister frequently for being so “ignorant” to the things she could learn. He finds comfort in books, he has a distaste for other people, and is not one to waste time.
He is the worst morning person of everyone in the army.
He is the most likely to laugh when someone hurts themselves.
Class: Dark Mage
Ramona: A youth who lives with her brother on the streets, she only knows that her parents left them there, and that she tried her best to make Simon another her. However, her younger brother has anemia, which limits the amount of physical activity he can do. She leaves him to his own devices, and is convinced that they have nothing in common anymore. Her personality is like sandpaper at first, mean and stubborn, but she takes a liking to those who are persistent at being kind to her.
She is the best sword-fighter in the army.
She has the worst handwriting in the army.
Class: Mercenary
Hemn: A man who guards nature from danger, Hemn is very protective of his environment, and cares more about animals than people. He is fairly dull, as he is uneducated, and he is impressed easily. Although many doubt his brains, he has brawn to spare, as he lived off of the land alone for many years.
He is the most likely to forget things.
He is the best at singing in the army.
Class: Fighter
Shel: An average villager who worked her way to being a border guard, Shel is very patriotic, and every good deed she does is in the name of Lyrouche. Her average appearance makes people believe she shouldn’t stand out, but she is actually very sly and annoying, as she really enjoys picking on people.
She is the quickest to salute.
She is the least likely to talk during a speech.
Class: Knight
Harley: A subordinate to the duchess Yerilla, Harley is shy and timid, but sweet. She is in her master Yerilla's debt after she saved her from being executed. Her mastery of negotiations is invaluable, because she is unwavering in her deliberations despite her lack of confidence otherwise. Harley is also physically strong, despite her scrawny appearance.
She is the best at keeping a straight face.
She is the fastest at wrapping wounds.
Class: Terra Cure
Yerilla: A well-respected noble, duchess, and friend of Syllish’s late mother, she is regal and beautiful, but is known to miscalculate her boundaries, sneaking through people’s things and getting in allies’ personal affairs. She means well, but can’t seem to handle not knowing everything.
She is the most likely to gossip.
She has the most complicated daily routine.
Class: Wyvern Rider
Kimmel: A learner of the dark arts and Hernanda’s close friend’s only son, he is very optimistic, but knows that he doesn’t quite fit in with other mages of his brand. He has an inferiority complex, hammered into him by his strict and controlling uncle, but he also knows that to give up is a sin. He tends to push himself far too hard.
He is the worst whistler in the army.
He has the biggest coin collection.
Class: Dark Mage
Hart: A prodigy raised by two very powerful nobles in Kestra, he is immensely whiny and complains constantly. He is often upset for various reasons, though they aren’t serious issues most of the time. He has no concept of money because he was often given everything, so he is known to spend money on expensive things that aren’t worth it.
He is the most difficult to please in the army.
He has the most luggage in the army.
Class: Eagle Rider
Afrey: Not quite a ray of sunshine, he is cold and sometimes aggravating. He tends to linger on things a bit too long, and will ignore the facial expressions and tones of the person he is speaking to, which means things can get awkward as he continues to talk whether or not someone wants to listen. He also likes to ask personal questions right off the bat, and avoids conversations he silently decides are too casual or plain. He wants to see passion in others, because he does not have much of that himself.
He is the worst with kids.
He has the most trouble smiling.
Class: Cavalier
Esther: A swordswoman who has a powerful grip and a need for attention. She will seek romance simply to destroy it for the sake of stirring flames, as well as do dangerous things to pull all eyes on her. Her moodiness and her general lack of restraint over who she irritates can get her exactly what she wants, although she doesn’t want to hurt people unless she must.
She is the most likely to stress cry.
She has the softest skin.
Class: Myrmidon
Romarion: A thief with a knack for the arts, she is creative in her schemes and revels in disorganized chaos. She loves to dance and paint, and is very friendly with those who also like what she does, but has trouble seeing why others may see her work, or her, as abstract and strange. She tends to be very especially sarcastic, and becomes exceedingly rude to people she does not trust at first sight.
She has the messiest room in the army.
She is the hardest to talk to in the army.
Class: Outlaw
Emile: A daredevil through and through, he is reckless and extreme. Since he comes from a clan of thieves notorious for destroying buildings and looting the rubble, that’s to be expected. When not fighting, he tends to demand something to quench his insatiable boredom. He pulls pranks on other members of the army, and can be quite a handful to deal with, because he doesn’t take orders well.
He has the smallest attention span in the army.
He has broken the most bones in the army.
Class: Pegasus Knight
Michael: Rude, condescending, and arrogant beyond measure, he is a knight who wishes to become a royal guard, but won’t change his rotten attitude. His parents were involved in the stealing of the Empirion, and were killed in Syllish’s blast. He was raised by Schall’s parents, but he took them for granted. He is known to be cranky no matter how close you are to him.
He is the most difficult to bruise in the army.
He sends the most confusing mixed messages.
Class: Paladin
Cris: A compulsive liar and flirt, she dislikes men for their “brutish nature” and instead mingles with other women for their affections. She does not like to talk of the past, because hers is painful and broken, and she has very few happy memories. In light of that, she still is very approachable, and though the girls of the army may not be romantically interested in her, they certainly do appreciate her company.
She writes the sweetest letters.
She quotes literature the most in the army.
Class: Archer
Hernanda: A sadistic woman who is the lead of a squad of wyvern-riding cavalry in the neighboring country of Nykos, she is known as “The Snake Queen,” for her power on the battlefield and her terrifying snake eyes. She was brought up by wolves, and does not know any form of edicate, cleanliness, or respectful behavior.
Her hair is the most matted of anyone in the army.
She yells more than anyone else in the army.
Class: Wyvern Lord
Rarde: Noble and true to his word, he is a stern and battle-hardened divine manakete. Those traits are a double-edged sword, though; he can be a bit too honest or forceful, and he is easily manipulated because he will not go back on anything he says. He has seen thousands of years of fighting, but had spent the last forty years locked away, forced to shed his scales for armor, before being rescued by the group. Now an ally of the army, he is dedicated to returning the favor.
He has the toughest skin in the army.
He is the most avid gardener in the army.
Class: Manakete
Barcke: A knight that became a part of the Nykos army to impress his foreign betrothed, Esther. However, he was captured by Ciran after a convoluted misunderstanding. He doesn't like making decisions, and is actually okay with being a total pushover because he doesn't want to mess up.
He does the best magic tricks.
He has the biggest head in the army.
Class: Knight
Darius: A pure blooded coward, he has no self-respect and no intent on getting involved in combat, but he likes to pretend he is infamous for battle. Even with his training in axes, he refuses to go into the fray without security that he’ll survive. He once led a band of mercenaries, but they abandoned him for a new leader who expects the group to fight with him, not for him.
He is the most likely to lose all his money gambling.
He has the best eye-patch.
Class: Terra Cure
Crystal: A daydreamer who is slow to the punch, she is the loyal wingwoman to Darius. Her loyalty is not really understandable, as she seems to bare no feelings towards him, good or bad, and she doesn’t take orders well. She tends to drift away in conversation, but her accuracy and concentration on the battlefield more than make up for her lack thereof off the field.
She is the most flexible of the army.
She has the softest hair.
Class: Sniper
Gwenivere: The niece of the Royal Sage, Pim, she is very young, but despite the arguing that commenced to keep her off the battlefield, she doesn’t seem to take no for an answer. Her running away from her mother was a twist of fate, because shortly after running away, her village was raided and her mother was captured. She is magically gifted, but physically frail, and she is only a child, so she is rash and immature.
She is the most likely to play dolls with the new recruits.
She is the best at cooking imaginary food.
Class: Mage
Bergundy: A man who has promised to never leave Pim’s side. He protects him as well as Gill guards Syllish, if not more so, but does not talk very much, and follows orders like some sort of robot. He will betray any other loyalties for Pim, he is not interested in the benefit of the army.
He can juggle better than anyone else in the army.
He has the biggest arms in the army.
Class: Warrior
Joan: An assassin that was sent after Pim, she has broken her contract and joined forces with her supposed enemies. She has an icy demeanor, and does not regret the previous work that she has done, making her morality questionable and her motives foggy.
She has the lowest body temperature of everyone in the army.
She is the most likely to surprise people without trying to.
Class: Assassin
Pim: The most recently appointed royal sage, he is very powerful. He isn’t as smart as as people think, because all other education was brushed aside when he became royal sage, and in lieu of a good tutor, he instead received combat training. He’s also very temperamental, and he yells at people when he’s stressed, even if they haven’t done anything. Despite this, he is smart enough to make strategic decisions, and will lay his life down for a friend.
He is the most likely to curse when he’s angry.
He is the worst cook in the army.
Class: Sage