Owen

Owen is pragmatic, humane and comparatively free of the class prejudice common at Midland's court. He openly acknowledges Griffith's achievements and regards his promotion as justified by military results.

He shares Laban's concern for ordinary people and for the kingdom as a whole. Political status matters less to Owen than whether Midland has capable leaders during a crisis.

Owen is also observant. Years after the Hundred-Year War, he recognizes Guts despite the enormous changes in his appearance and circumstances.

Owen has no supernatural powers. His abilities are those of an experienced noble officer responsible for commanding Midland soldiers.

As commander of the Toumel Knights, he possesses military leadership experience and understands the strategic and political dimensions of Midland's wars.

He is also knowledgeable about the kingdom's military history. This becomes important when political leaders must evaluate Griffith's legitimacy and past accomplishments.

During the Golden Age, Owen appears among the Midland nobles discussing Griffith's rise and the Band of the Hawk's increasingly important assignments. Rather than joining the aristocrats who resent Griffith, Owen acknowledges his talent.

Years later, Owen travels to Vritannis and encounters Guts, whom he recognizes as the former captain of the Band of the Hawk's Raiders.

When Charlotte formally appoints Griffith supreme commander of Midland's forces and recognizes his reborn Band of the Hawk as the kingdom's army, Owen supports her decision by reminding the assembled nobles of Griffith's extraordinary record during the Hundred-Year War.

Owen later holds an important military position in Falconia, where he remains part of Midland's reorganized leadership.

Laban is Owen's friend and fellow Midland commander. They share respect for capable leadership and concern for the kingdom's population.

Griffith earns Owen's respect through his achievements during the Hundred-Year War. Owen later supports his appointment as supreme commander of Midland.

Guts is remembered by Owen as the former captain of the Raiders, and Owen recognizes him when they meet again in Vritannis.

Charlotte receives Owen's political support when she formally restores Griffith and his Band of the Hawk to Midland's military hierarchy.