Halinard Lesol (NPC)

The former Commander of the Knights Chasseur. Knight Commander Halinard Lesol was killed by gunfire during the Lendel Insurrection, protecting the Republic of Ishgard.

History
This man was a real piece of work.

Decorated war hero -- distinguished commander -- opportunistic politician -- Halinard was as cunning in the flesh as he was in the papers. Cold, callous, and calculating; this man has garnered the reputation for being a ruthless man; willing to make any sacrifices necessary to accomplish his ever shifting goals.

What were his goals? No one really knew -- but from his actions and speeches in the House of Commons, it was clear that he was a hawk -- a jingoistic patriot of Ishgard who believed strongly in the annexation and resettlement of the old Sharlayan colony; and pre-emptive strikes against Garlemald.

He was one of the loyal officers of Lord-Commander Aymeric, and defected (along with his soldiers) to the Republic's side at Lucia goe Junius' request. When the Temple Knight Reforms were proposed; and the Seven Experimental Units were established; Ser Halinard was placed in command of all seven -- including the Knights Chasseur. In this position, he oversaw their developments, and was in charge of their final assessment -- and final judge on what reforms were successful.

Tall, pale, and intimidating; Halinard's face and body were both covered in scars of battle. The right side of his head was shaved -- as if to accentuate the three large claw-scars upon it. His elezen ears were cauliflowered and deformed; folded outwards from years of wrestling experience.

Before his death, he complained about his aging vision. His glasses still sit on the desk he inhabited for his entire command career.