Squire Halduin Benwyn, is a tall, lanky youth of 14. He is the second son of the lord of Aecelryn and squire to Torald Ceselryd. Halduin is shy and spends most of his scarce free time alone. Unlike his fellow squire, Adalbrath, he is quite popular with the nobles due to the fact that he killed a Pagaelin in a skirmish during his first patrol. The incident has given him a solid reputation in the village but has haunted him ever since. Halduin is very religious and spends as much time as possible with the chaplain.