Charles Lancaster, middle aged doctor
From a medical and army family. Easy going due to dealing with pretty horrendous situations. Has served some military time. Familiar with active service through family. Hence connections with garrison as well as local reputation.

Adores Margaret and friends with Julian who finds him a solid friend. Dependable and much like Margaret uses humour and breaking of social norms to escape the horrors they see – as well as provide a bedside manor that is appreciated by his patients at all class levels.

He is a little self deprecating about his skill levels. His peers rate him highly and often encourage him to take a step into teaching at one of the universities where he could make a very comfortable life for himself, but Charles would rather be of service where things matter.

His above average skills as a doctor and surgeon therefore caught Julian’s attention as being invaluable on the battle field and Julian identified someone who he should cultivate for the public good – which has worked quite successfully.