Krynn's Vanguard worked their way around The Monastery and talked to all three of the house leaders to determine who they wanted to take with them on their quest to snuff out "Those Who Slither in the Dark". All of the house leaders introduced the students in their house in their own words.
The group also learned about a historical group known as the Ten Elites. And how their bloodlines pass down these barely researched traits known as 'marks'. These marks may or may not manifest in a physical form, but being tied to the bloodline, give the barer power that would exceed what someone of their lineage would normally be capable of.
As fate would have it, along with the Church's influence, people who bare these 'marks' come from high ranking social positions and are favored not only by the people, but also by their own families. Little is known about these marks and who gets them, but it is believed to be tied to the bloodline of the Ten Elites, and that not each decedent bares such a mark.
After meeting with the leaders and asking them a few questions to decern their morals and ethics. They went back to a tavern in Gwynned to discuss an pick a leader to take with them.
"Some think I'm a bit distant. Arrogant even. But there's little to be done. One day, I must rise to become Abanasina's next emperor. It also seems that we may have similar goals."
"Hubert is the heir of Marquis Vestra. He has served me since I was a child. You may think his blood runs a bit cold, but...actually that's rather accurate. Still, if you can get past that you'll see he's quite astute and reasonable."
"Ferdinand, for some reason, thins of me as a bitter rival and is always trying to challenge me. It's terribly irritating.
His house is that of Duke Aegir, which produces Abanasinia's Prime Ministers. That family is...perhaps too pleases with its own status."
"Lindhart is remarkably intelligent, but he only wishes to apply himself to tasks that interest him and nothing else. He's also fond of...well, napping.
If he had any work ethic or sense of duty to speak of, I suppose he would be destined to become an official of the empire."
"Caspar is the second son of Count Bergliez. He has no inheritance in his future, which is perhaps why he's always so eager to prove himself.
He's overly energetic and runs head first into any battle. If he ends up in your care, be sure to keep a close eye on him."
"Bernadetta is Count Varley's only daughter. I suppose you could say she's a bit eccentric, but she seems like a gentle soul. I believe she's shut herself away in her quarters but it's no matter. I'm able to drag her to where she needs to be."
"Few commoners have joined the Black Eagle House, but Dorothea is an exception.
She's a songstress from a famous opera company in the empire. I'm not entirely sure what brought her to the Officer's Academy."
"To the east of Abanasinia is Schallsea. Petra is the granddaughter of their king.
Schallsea is a vassal state of the empire, which is how she came to be enrolled here. She's incredibly smart and studious, even if her speech is a bit out of the ordinary."
"I'm afraid my story hasn't been a pleasant one. I hope that doesn't color your view of me, but I understand if that can't be helped."
"Dedue was born in the Akal Province to the north and has been loyally working in my service for the past four years.
He's rather taciturn, but once you get to know him, you'll see he's a kind and good natured young man."
"He's the heir to House Fraldarius. He has a bit of a sharp tongue, but don't let that fool you. Deep down, he's a good guy.
He gravitates towards people who are skilled. Perhaps you would enjoy a friendly competition with him sometime."
"He is the adoptive sone of Lord Lonato of Castle Gaspard, but I hear he was born a commoner. He has an extremely earnest personality, so I'm certain he will take any tips you give him with great enthusiasim."
"He is the heir to House Gautier. He is a capable person who highly values his friends. That said...Well he's always been a bit of a...skirt chaser so to speak. Pardon my bluntness. I speak with him about it often but it doesn't seem to help."
"I hear she was born to Imperial nobility but a twist of fate brought her to the Kingdom.
She may seem carefree on the surface, but she's actually a kind soul who pays close attention to everyone around her."
"Annette is Baron Dominic's niece. She is a talented student who scored extremely high marks at the Royal School of Sorcery.
She's cheerful and hardworking. Brilliant really. Though she can be a bit oblivious at times. I hear she caused an explosion in the kitchen last night."
"Ingrid is Count Galatea's daughter. She is also a childhood friend of Felix, Sylvain, and myself.
She is diligent, industrious, and principled. In truth, she is more knightly than most knights you will ever meet."
"Piqued your interest? As luck would have it, I'm pretty curious about you as well. But what's life without a bit of mystery? Take us with you and we can spend that time learning about each other, little by little."
"He's the heir of the Glouster Territiory. If you haven't picked up on it, he's a bit arrogant and fancies himself a lady's man.
That said...deep down he's really devoted and honest...though, I wouldn't mind never hearing him talk about his noble obligations ever again."
"He comes from a merchant family, but his parents died in an accident. Seems like he's had a rough life. Despite all that, he's just about the most cheerful guy you'll ever meet. His passions are training, eating, and...actually, that's about it."
"He's the second son of a merchant family. Since his brother will likely inherit the business, he's training to become a knight. If you ask me, doesn't seem like he truly wants to be a knight...he's probably just doing it to please his parents."
"She's the daughter of Count Ordelia, and is probably the youngest student here.
But watch out! She gets real angry if you treat her like a child. As for me, I do it on purpose. You have to make your own fun in this place."
"Marianne is Margrave Edmund's daughter...and that's pretty much all I know about her.
She doesn't interact much with other students, so I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of folks here have never even heard her speak."
"She's the only daughter of Duke Goneril. It seems her father and brother coddle her quite a bit. If you look up 'lazy' in the dictionary...her picture won't be there because she never got around to submitting it. Not too unusual for a noble, I guess."
"She enrolled because she wants to be a mercenary. I think her father is a hunter.
She's pretty blunt and as stingy as they come. A habitual saver too. I think she's hoping to repay her village for helping to send her here."