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Tier 1 (The Peak of Perfection. 'No rival under heaven'):

[b]Giles Blackwell[/b] - Known as the best swordsman in Formaroth and the tales of his skill are no exaggeration.
[b]Bearnard Sutharlan[/b] - Famed throughout the southern kingdoms for his skill. Possibly the only person who could match Giles in terms of skill.
[b]Claus Rotstein[/b] - Though his skill is relatively unknown, those who face him soon realize that his swordsmanship is among the best Formaroth has to offer. 
[b]Erock Greensworth[/b] - The pride and joy of the Greenworth family, Erock may only have one skill in life but it is one he excels at.
[b]Alice Rallar[/b] - One is not put on the High council without good reason.

Tier 2 (Approaching the peak of human talent, few are their equals):
[b]Beatrice Blackwell[/b] - Though not as skilled as her father, Beatrice is still renowned throughout Alenius for her swordsmanship. 
[b]Alun DeGrande[/b] - Easily the best fighter in all of Uzgob.
[b]Cormag Sutharlan[/b] - Just like Beatrice, Cormag learnt from the best.
[b]Evennis[/b] - The champion of the Colosseum games, Patrick chose his bodyguard well.


Tier 3 (Are masters among experts):

[b]Anna Sutharlan[/b] - Her arrow rarely miss, and are almost always fatal
[b]Aureus Wulfrick[/b] - Prided as being the best swordsman in his house, and for good reason
[b]Ulf[/b] - Many will run before fighting this gigantic brute. 
[b]Mylla Staghain[/b] - Mylla is always the first into combat, much to the dismay of her opponents on the front line.
[b]Commander Elduin[/b] - House Neptuna chose their elven commander well.

Tier 4 (A true professional, far more talented than most):

[b]Maror Lanistark[/b] - Just as likely to beat you to death with his hands as he is to kill you with his axe
[b]Serala Lanistark[/b] - Identical to her brother
[b]Alex Nacsel[/b] - Head of the Cawanor military, as proficient with his sword as he is with his mind
[b]Helen Bludvist[/b] - Though being in charge of the Cawanor Navy, it would be foolish to underestimate her
[b]Eclipse Kornova[/b] - Though his skill in close combat is lacking compared to the others in this tier, his skill with a bow is something all his enemies should fear.

Tier 5 (Experts who thrive in the heart of combat):

[b]Ramfrey Hansard[/b] - Alicja is lucky to have such a skilled fighter to protect her
[b]Godwyn Mazeltof[/b] - Was known thoughout Ralda for his swordsmanship, the fact he was able to hold out against Erock while injured is a testament of his skill
[b]Daeron Humber[/b] - Though at his best on a horse, his skill is not to be denied
[b]Lady Grim[/b] - Though she relies on her magic, she is still able to hold her own using mundane weaponry
[b]Andrew Manshrew[/b] - Though behind his friend and mentor Alun, Andrew is a man you would not wish to cross blades with
[b]Tokugawa Ieyasu[/b] - Specially chosen by Lady Grim
[b]Lycaon Issorat[/b] - A skilled knight who knows how to swing a sword. Though out of practice his past experiences still serve him well.
[b]Daeleth Brucas[/b] - Made commander by Lycaon for good reason

Tier 6 (More skilled than the average soldier, but hardly an expert):

[b]Patrick De Reimer[/b] - Though he has learnt how to use a sword well, Patrick lacks experience given he chooses to remain away from the battle so as to better command his troops. 
[b]Drevala Blackwell[/b] - Though she is no stranger to martial combat, it is her skill in magic that makes her a dangerous opponent. 
[b]Vivian Blackwell[/b] - Though a skilled assassin she lacks experience fighting in real combat. She is more likely to stab you in the back than face you in combat.
[b]Eli Blackwell[/b] - Though not as good as the rest of his family, Eli is still more skilled than the majority
[b]Alenius[/b] - Though skilled with a mace, Alenius has been out of practice for a while.

Tier 7 (The same level as a normal soldier):

[b]Thanatos Thale[/b] - His desire to drive our the witch of thale manor has motivated Thanatos to hone his skills
[b]George LeWest[/b] - Though a skilled fighter at sea, his poor 'land legs' cripple his performance on the battlefield.
[b]Elizabeth Manshrew[/b] - Despite her young age, Elizabeth Manshrew can match soldiers nearly twice her age

Tier 8 (Knows a bit about combat, but couldn't hold their own against professionals):

[b]Anabla Sutharlan[/b] - Though she is skilled at comanding fleets, her skill in combat is Adequate at best
[b]Aulus[/b] - Though he trained under Daeron, most of his lessons went in one ear and out the other


Tier 9 (Knows only the basics and still has a lot to learn):

[b]Dominus Thale[/b] - Though once skilled at combat, age and lack of practice has caused Dominus to loose any expertise he might have had
[b]Duncan De Reimer[/b] - He knows how to hold a sword correctly, but has no idea how to use it.
[b]Urd Raudhfell[/b] - Knows only the basics of combat
[b]Naomi Blackwell[/b] - Has picked up details from her family, but but has no experience herself

Tier 10 (no knowledge of combat):

[b]Isabel De Reimer[/b] - Never saw the point of fending for herself, given she is always followed around by Ulf
[b]Lanaya Dionisa[/b] - Prefers to keep away from mundane weaponary
[b]Alex[/b] - Throws up at the first sight of blood

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