Marcel Corbin

Despite his youthful appearance, Commander Marcel Corbin is an experienced chevalier and keen commander with a flair for the draconian politics of Orlais.

Unfortunately, he also has a tendency to overreach and a misstep in the Imperial court has led to his dismissal, a situation that now finds him in command of an army of mercenaries made up mostly of former Orlesian military. Working for someone as arrogant as arl Gell Lendon and the problems surrounding Gell’s powergrab have left Corbin ill-tempered.

Corbin is a handsome Orlesian with fine features andan undeniable air of superiority and aristocratic detachment. He has no particular love of violence or battle, but recognizes them as tools of unquestionable utility. His disdain for a “backwater” nation like Ferelden is largely subtle, but it’s coming out more lately since he’s been stuck here dealing with “Arl” Lendon. Coming as he does from a storied and wealthy family of noble birth, Corbin’s arms and armor are of the finest quality and are crafted with the style and symbols of his house.

Corbin's Troops
The mercenary forces under Corbin are experienced, well equipped, and all too happy to battle any Fereldans who seek to remove them. They are in fact mostly Orlesian by birth, professional former soldiers in Orlais’ army, including many chevaliers who served under Corbin. They are loyal, brave, and proud of their commander and whoever is paying them.

Despite this, many are unhappy with technically serving under Gell, whom they feel is a trumped-up, self-important fool. Nevertheless, they will do their duty and obey their superiors.

They are composed of roughly 1250 men, including mercenary men-at-arms, scouts, heavy infantry and chevaliers.