Alenard

Role in Story:	Lord of Biding, and former acquaintance of Ezalia's.

Occupation:	Landlord, magistrate.

Physical Description:	Youthful, kind features, windswept sandy blonde hair, hazel green eyes.

Personality:	He is the consummate gentleman, a respectful and loyal servant. He is patient, and also has a strong sense of responsibility, both to the people under his purview, and the men who serve under him. He is a quiet, thoughtful man, preferring the company of books.

Background:	Alenard inherited the role of Margrave from his father who died when he was young. Lance, his father’s corporal, served as a father figure and taught him all about the life of a soldier.

Notes:	Full title, Margrave Alenard Giness of Biding

Perhaps derived from Leonard ‘lion hearted’.

Giness from Guiness ‘one/unique choice’.

His father’s name was Giness Aberforth, ‘from the river’.