Astrid

Astrid doesn't get enough credit. By the time she shows up I already have an awesome archer (that is, Rolf), and I know Shinon's coming back, so I never bothered to use her. But I wanted her to hang out with Gatrie, so I had her around on the field.

At first she's pretty useless, but she levels up quickly thanks to her Paragon skill. With ever enemy she defeats, she gained a level. In one chapter alone, I had her go up probably six levels. And once she can use a killer bow, no one stands a chance. I'll probably be promoting her to Paladin tonight. That would kind of be awesome.

And by the way, support conversations haven't popped up between her and Gatrie yet. What the heck.