Kurt Helborg

Kurt Helborgis the Captain of the Reiksguard Knights and one of the Emperor Karl Franz's most trusted military commanders. He is reputed to be the finest swordsman in the Empire. He is a powerful figure in the Empire, ranked as one of the personal bodyguards of the Emperor on state occasions, and chief of the Emperor’s war masters. In addition to his duties of recruiting, training and leading the elite knights of the Reiksguard in battle, the Reiksmarshal is also the commander of all the Empire's forces, second only to the Emperor himself in matters of war. As such he has often led the army into battle, and is one of the most experienced generals in the Old World.