Name: James Samuel "Sam" Bridger

Age: 38

Position: Field Marshal

Appearance: Chocolate brown hair, kept at shoulder length, he keeps the right side tucked back and held in place with a pin. The left side falls neatly to the side of his face. He has a large bushy mustache, lightly curled upwards at the ends. The rest of his face is covered in stubble, either on purpose or by pure laziness. He has light brown eyes, speckled with black. Crows feet have formed at the edges of his eyes, and the whites always seem to be blood shot either from drinking or lack of sleep. His jaw line is strong, it leads down to a dimpled chin. His lips are thin, and often stretched into a lopsided smile showing his good nature. When not on duty, he wears a three button black vest. A white shirt, and black pants to match. Occasionally depending on weather he'll don a woolen over coat also black in color. While on duty he wears an old Order Uniform that belonged to their local fort. The uniform consists of an earthen color blouse with several pockets on the front, Two on the breast, and two towards the bottom. The blouse is left untucked. It has a patch on the collar which consists of Two crossed rifles, and a sword through the center. The color its self is black. The buttons are non-polished silver each one with a the same raised design. The Trousers match the blouse which is tucked into the top of the dark brown leather boots. A basic belt sinches the trousers together to make sure of a good fit. The boots go a little ways up the calf before stopping, the toe is almost always polished. He wears a wide brimmed hat, the right side is bent upwards by personal preference. He wears his gun belt over blouse the dark leather holsters matching the uniform. Within the two holsters sit two 1844 colt revolvers chambered in .44 black powder. The  well toned and athletic build fills the uniform well.  

Personality: He prefers to lead the men and women of the order from the front, and often takes part in missions. He has a real thirst for adventure and enjoys getting down and dirty. He's seen as a driven man, with a spirit full of grit. He enjoys a good joke and a tall tale, and will often share a drink with those under him preferring to be friendly with his subordinates. 

History: For generations James's family has served within the order, and as such James grew up around the men and women who served with his parents. At the age of 12 he began to train with the Rangers of the Order, looking up to the older members he would often listen to them retell their adventures and fantasize about joining himself. At the age of 18, he traveled to Dakota territory and began his training as an officer. He excelled at the academic portion and the physical. He took top marksman of his class, and graduated top ten of his class. His first command was a small regiment of Rangers in the western United states. For his first two years were the roughest their outpost was constantly tasked with missions and the outcome was not always happy. After that the entire everything on the continent began to die down, sightings were less and less until eventually they only stalked rumor. He requested transfer to one of the northern forts at the age of 28, and was promoted to Marshal. Here he stayed until his current time, Only recently being promoted to Field Marshal, and taking over as Commanding officer of Fort Forlorn where he is currently stationed. After much down sizing over the past ten years he lost over three quarters of his command, and was left with a ragtag group of rangers. Things in the region are suspiciously quiet, even rumors have been mostly wild goose chases and tall tales. Until recently. 

Gear: Two Colt 1844 Revolvers, A large Bowie knife, his civilian attire, Ranger uniform, A small leather satchel usually filled with three days provisions. A horse named "Murphy". Saddle bags, Two saddle rifle holsters, a .470 Rigby side by side rifle and a 1870 Sharps rifle.

Other: A well practiced hunter, an excellent marksman, and a renown drinker. Is known by the locals to be an easy going man, who continuously tries to improve civilian and the order relations. To his men, he can be a caring leader but at the same time will stand his ground when challenged.