Tier list
Tier 1 (The Peak of Perfection. 'No rival under heaven'):
Giles Blackwell - Known as the best swordsman in Formaroth and the tales of his skill are no exaggeration.
Bearnard Sutharlan - Famed throughout the southern kingdoms for his skill. Possibly the only person who could match Giles in terms of skill.
Claus Rotstein - Though his skill is relatively unknown, those who face him soon realize that his swordsmanship is among the best Formaroth has to offer.
Erock Greensworth - The pride and joy of the Greenworth family, Erock may only have one skill in life but it is one he excels at.
Alice Rallar - One is not put on the High council without good reason.
Tier 2 (Approaching the peak of human talent, few are their equals):
Beatrice Blackwell - Though not as skilled as her father, Beatrice is still renowned throughout Alenius for her swordsmanship.
Alun DeGrande - Easily the best fighter in all of Uzgob.
Cormag Sutharlan - Just like Beatrice, Cormag learnt from the best.
Evennis - The champion of the Colosseum games, Patrick chose his bodyguard well.
Tier 3 (Are masters among experts):
Anna Sutharlan - Her arrow rarely miss, and are almost always fatal
Aureus Wulfrick - Prided as being the best swordsman in his house, and for good reason
Ulf - Many will run before fighting this gigantic brute.
Mylla Staghain - Mylla is always the first into combat, much to the dismay of her opponents on the front line.
Commander Elduin - House Neptuna chose their elven commander well.
Tier 4 (A true professional, far more talented than most):
Maror Lanistark - Just as likely to beat you to death with his hands as he is to kill you with his axe
Serala Lanistark - Identical to her brother
Alex Nacsel - Head of the Cawanor military, as proficient with his sword as he is with his mind
Helen Bludvist - Though being in charge of the Cawanor Navy, it would be foolish to underestimate her
Eclipse Kornova - 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):
Ramfrey Hansard - Alicja is lucky to have such a skilled fighter to protect her
Godwyn Mazeltof - 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
Daeron Humber - Though at his best on a horse, his skill is not to be denied
Lady Grim - Though she relies on her magic, she is still able to hold her own using mundane weaponry
Andrew Manshrew - Though behind his friend and mentor Alun, Andrew is a man you would not wish to cross blades with
Tokugawa Ieyasu - Specially chosen by Lady Grim
Lycaon Issorat - A skilled knight who knows how to swing a sword. Though out of practice his past experiences still serve him well.
Daeleth Brucas - Made commander by Lycaon for good reason
Tier 6 (More skilled than the average soldier, but hardly an expert):
Patrick De Reimer - 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.
Drevala Blackwell - Though she is no stranger to martial combat, it is her skill in magic that makes her a dangerous opponent.
Vivian Blackwell - 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.
Eli Blackwell - Though not as good as the rest of his family, Eli is still more skilled than the majority
Alenius - Though skilled with a mace, Alenius has been out of practice for a while.
Tier 7 (The same level as a normal soldier):
Thanatos Thale - His desire to drive our the witch of thale manor has motivated Thanatos to hone his skills
George LeWest - Though a skilled fighter at sea, his poor 'land legs' cripple his performance on the battlefield.
Elizabeth Manshrew - 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):
Anabla Sutharlan - Though she is skilled at comanding fleets, her skill in combat is Adequate at best
Aulus - 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):
Dominus Thale - Though once skilled at combat, age and lack of practice has caused Dominus to loose any expertise he might have had
Duncan De Reimer - He knows how to hold a sword correctly, but has no idea how to use it.
Urd Raudhfell - Knows only the basics of combat
Naomi Blackwell - Has picked up details from her family, but but has no experience herself
Tier 10 (no knowledge of combat):
Isabel De Reimer - Never saw the point of fending for herself, given she is always followed around by Ulf
Lanaya Dionisa - Prefers to keep away from mundane weaponary
Alex - Throws up at the first sight of blood
Tier 1 (The Peak of Perfection. 'No rival under heaven'):
Giles Blackwell - Known as the best swordsman in Formaroth and the tales of his skill are no exaggeration.
Bearnard Sutharlan - Famed throughout the southern kingdoms for his skill. Possibly the only person who could match Giles in terms of skill.
Claus Rotstein - Though his skill is relatively unknown, those who face him soon realize that his swordsmanship is among the best Formaroth has to offer.
Erock Greensworth - The pride and joy of the Greenworth family, Erock may only have one skill in life but it is one he excels at.
Alice Rallar - One is not put on the High council without good reason.
Tier 2 (Approaching the peak of human talent, few are their equals):
Beatrice Blackwell - Though not as skilled as her father, Beatrice is still renowned throughout Alenius for her swordsmanship.
Alun DeGrande - Easily the best fighter in all of Uzgob.
Cormag Sutharlan - Just like Beatrice, Cormag learnt from the best.
Evennis - The champion of the Colosseum games, Patrick chose his bodyguard well.
Tier 3 (Are masters among experts):
Anna Sutharlan - Her arrow rarely miss, and are almost always fatal
Aureus Wulfrick - Prided as being the best swordsman in his house, and for good reason
Ulf - Many will run before fighting this gigantic brute.
Mylla Staghain - Mylla is always the first into combat, much to the dismay of her opponents on the front line.
Commander Elduin - House Neptuna chose their elven commander well.
Tier 4 (A true professional, far more talented than most):
Maror Lanistark - Just as likely to beat you to death with his hands as he is to kill you with his axe
Serala Lanistark - Identical to her brother
Alex Nacsel - Head of the Cawanor military, as proficient with his sword as he is with his mind
Helen Bludvist - Though being in charge of the Cawanor Navy, it would be foolish to underestimate her
Eclipse Kornova - 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):
Ramfrey Hansard - Alicja is lucky to have such a skilled fighter to protect her
Godwyn Mazeltof - 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
Daeron Humber - Though at his best on a horse, his skill is not to be denied
Lady Grim - Though she relies on her magic, she is still able to hold her own using mundane weaponry
Andrew Manshrew - Though behind his friend and mentor Alun, Andrew is a man you would not wish to cross blades with
Tokugawa Ieyasu - Specially chosen by Lady Grim
Lycaon Issorat - A skilled knight who knows how to swing a sword. Though out of practice his past experiences still serve him well.
Daeleth Brucas - Made commander by Lycaon for good reason
Tier 6 (More skilled than the average soldier, but hardly an expert):
Patrick De Reimer - 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.
Drevala Blackwell - Though she is no stranger to martial combat, it is her skill in magic that makes her a dangerous opponent.
Vivian Blackwell - 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.
Eli Blackwell - Though not as good as the rest of his family, Eli is still more skilled than the majority
Alenius - Though skilled with a mace, Alenius has been out of practice for a while.
Tier 7 (The same level as a normal soldier):
Thanatos Thale - His desire to drive our the witch of thale manor has motivated Thanatos to hone his skills
George LeWest - Though a skilled fighter at sea, his poor 'land legs' cripple his performance on the battlefield.
Elizabeth Manshrew - 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):
Anabla Sutharlan - Though she is skilled at comanding fleets, her skill in combat is Adequate at best
Aulus - 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):
Dominus Thale - Though once skilled at combat, age and lack of practice has caused Dominus to loose any expertise he might have had
Duncan De Reimer - He knows how to hold a sword correctly, but has no idea how to use it.
Urd Raudhfell - Knows only the basics of combat
Naomi Blackwell - Has picked up details from her family, but but has no experience herself
Tier 10 (no knowledge of combat):
Isabel De Reimer - Never saw the point of fending for herself, given she is always followed around by Ulf
Lanaya Dionisa - Prefers to keep away from mundane weaponary
Alex - Throws up at the first sight of blood