Chronicles of Kings and Knights/Characters

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Hobenrûd
The archetypal swashbuckler hero, only more exaggerated. Arrogant, single minded, idealist, extravagant and always trying to make jokes with any situation. He was lauded (And rightly so) as a hero many times during the king's wars. But then he was sent to quell a rebellion in a village. The commander of his platoon forced the other soldiers with him to kill children, in order to set an example. he could have stopped them, but was too dazed to do so. He killed the commander, but only after the bloodshed. The only kid that he saved gave him a bracelet with an encrusted red jewel, that he treasures. He's practically obsessed with overthrowing the king, for the good of the oppressed people, and also because of his guilty conscience. He tries to hide it behind a funny persona. However, through his quest he gradually becomes more and more serious with the task at hand, thus making him an even better commander.

Marin
A reverse stereotype of the usual fantasy princess. Egoistical, impulsive, uncaring, and doesn't need to be saved at every turn. Only rarely is allowed into the outside world, but still learns of her stepfather's misdeeds from visitors of the palace. She thinks she's really daughter of the king and is worried that she may die before him, thanks to his magical powers. She intends to use Hobenrûd's revolutionary movement to become the queen, but she needs to gain his trust (He also thinks she's really the daughter of the king). Over the course of the story, Marin comes to be more caring/gentle and more humble, as a result of the various experiences that she comes across.

Gilbert
The obligatory intelligent, semi-cripple, behind-of-scenes man. Intelligent, unforgiving, scheming, thinks before doing (I don't know an adjective for that) and cares more about other people than himself. Was a strategist in the king's army, but openly disagreed with his POW policies and was demoted to foot soldier, in Hobenrûd platoon. Was sent to quell various rebellions and had the life saved many times by Hoben. So they became friends more or less. Until they are sent to quell a rebellion in Tumh, where Gilbert refused to kill children. The commander took an arrow, stuck it Gilbert's leg and twisted it. Shortly after, Hobenrûd killed the commander and the other soldiers escaped. Gilbert took the arrow out of his leg, cut the commander's head, stuck the arrow in the dead man's eye and burnt it (To emphasize his unforgiveness). He now seeks revenge on the king, for demoting him and nearly getting him killed. Over the course of the story, Gilbert comes to accept the change in position that he is given as something to be proud of, and reasons that remaining in Ruivoca's army made no sense.

Anita Andalora
A good-natured young lady who leads the three regiments that form the original Templar army. She is the first sorceress on the team, and specializes in wind power with her enchanted artifact, a giant, meter-long fan. Unlike most generals, she has no idea of how to fight a melee, but she makes up for it with her magic and with her charm. She had obtained the position because her gentleness and her deep care for her soldiers earns their undying respect, thus boosting their morale and causing them to work harder. Many believe that her mere presence creates an aura which could make defeat impossible, and thus her followers make it a self-fulfilling prophecy. After joining the Templar, she quickly realizes what parts of Marin's personality need improvement.

The King
Despotic ruler of Ruivoca, using the ancient laws of the kingdom, he killed the king, married the queen and became king. He is normally cold and ruthless, but was merciful towards Marin and seem to really care about her. He came back from the future to stop some great sadness that will befall upon him and his family (Including his baby sister). To stop this, he believes he needs to conquer the world somehow.

Minor character-related terms
Freedom army
 * Pulti - besieged city
 * Ildrin - forest with the bandits
 * King Hollen - king of Lukavia
 * Drindell the Arcane - well known wizard
 * King Rikerd - Marin's real father (dead)
 * Queen Eljabé - Marin's mother
 * Cherry Wood Knights - Marin, Hobenrud, Gilbert, and company
 * Gangee - Poor minor rebel
 * Jarek - Bard minor rebel
 * Namar and Byon - Twin Teenage minor rebels
 * Hulleiman - Wealthy minor rebel
 * Subheadmaster - Gilbert
 * Headmaster - Hobenrud
 * Vice subheadmaster - Marin
 * Keaton - another Knight (dead)
 * Teridas - Bandit leader
 * Ishmael - one of Anita's lieutenants
 * Count of Simen - strange person who is after gold, later revealed to be Hobenrud
 * Priscilla Hennel - Marin's alternate name to disguise who she really is
 * Red Wolves - black market trading organization
 * Wallton - a Red Wolf vendor