General Cornelius Redcrest

Long before the palace bells announce the morning, General Cornelius Redcrest has already inspected the gates, reviewed the watches and greeted every sentry by name. Born on a modest farm near the capital’s eastern road, he joined the local watch as its youngest recruit and distinguished himself through preparation rather than bravado. During the Winter of Broken Bridges he organised supply escorts and shelters until not a single stranded settlement was left without food or medicine. He believes courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to be ready when others need you.

From the register

• Known among new recruits for quietly mending loose buttons before inspections and ensuring every soldier writes home.
• Refuses to describe any victory without naming the guards, medics, cooks, engineers and villagers who made it possible.