Rogo Redshaft

Captain of the 500-strong Nirodi Free Mounted Archers hired to fight the gurvani. "Captain Rogo, called Redshaft, leader of the Nirodi Mounted Archers showed up while we were chatting, and I immediately liked the man." A proud commoner:

He was a proud commoner from Nirod who had no higher ambition than to fight well and bring his men home to their town in north Castal, see his wife and kids again. I not only respected that, professionally, but it at once elevated Rogo as the wisest amongst my captains.

Commands the archery volleys at Timberwatch and Tudry. Offers bounties:

Captain Rogo, please inform the men that I will pay five ounces of gold to the owner of the arrow that ends the life of that cocky little fellow in the colorful hat.

His mobile archers "impressive, riding in at a charge, braking and dismounting, and assembling to launch organized volleys in mere minutes." Tactical counsel:

If they're scattered around the town, then peeling them off in small bits shouldn't be a problem. Ride up close, drop a couple of volleys on them, get them to chase us, and catch them out in the open.

Reflects philosophically:

This is a whole new world we're seeing, my friends. This magic, the goblins, the Duchies, we'll be seeing it all change, and not for the better.

Older now; lives in a cozy home in Nirod with a garden, fruit trees, a servant girl. "The older man they were led to was sitting at a small table in the rear garden, surrounded by fruit trees, berry bushes, and a tidy little garden. Rogo stood, as they approached, dropping the arrow shaft he was working on. A pile of two score or more lay completed in front of him." Greets Rondal without a bow: "Trygg's grace upon you, my lord." Recognizes him: "You're the one who threw a tree at us in battle!"

Three full companies, nearly a thousand men now. Prince Tavard's man tried to hire him on the cheap; Rondal outbids with 2,000 gold on the spot, contracting the whole outfit for the summer to escort the Kasari to the Alshari frontier.

Provides intelligence on Tavard's moves against the Magelaw and the Kasari expulsion. "The Kasari are scrupulously honest, it's in their codes." "When Rard took the crown, he left us to be ruled by the dregs of his court." Strategic contempt for Wilderlords:

They can couch a lance fairly enough, but in terms of siegework? Strategy? They can charge gallantly and die gallantly.

At the snowflake banner debate:

That, my friends, is a rampant doily and a couple of dreaded knitting needles. An emblem guaranteed to strike fear and terror into the hearts of our foes.