Ortiath

Ortiath can rarely control her urge to speak her mind. She doesn't guard her tongue, and thus often speaks with complete disregard to what others think or feel. It's because of this, and not because of some inherent lack of skill on her part, that she's just a member of the Guard, and not a Lieutenant with Sword (Duruth). Her dominant and proud nature took a small blow at that decision, but she's professional enough (barely), to keep herself from blatantly disrespecting Sword or Sentinel (Chava').

To some extent, though, her pride is salved by the knowledge that she's doing a job that none of the other members could easily do - scouting and spying on the creatures of Koshi Keidai, as well as keeping an eye on the other groups that make their home near Vecira and Akelara. Knowing that others are relying upon her to do her job properly has given her a purpose that she can't be dissuaded from.