Leon Stirling

Leon Stirling, a character in "The Crown and the Flame" series, is a knight and the former Captain of the Royal Guard of Stormholt. He now serves as the Crown Guardian, Protector of the Queen. He is first seen in book 1, chapter 1.

Appearance
Leon has dark skin, brown eyes, short, black hair, and stubble. He wears armor.

Personality
Leon is a wise and faithful soldier. His first instinct is to protect the Crown, as seen when he attempted to let Kenna and Gabriel leave the mercenary camp quietly. Leon is also known for his vulgar speech, something Kenna has teased him for since he first started working for Kenna's mother.

Queen Adriana Rys
Adriana and Leon had a discrete love affair after he became Captain of the Royal Guard. As a gift, she gave him the Ram's Head Mace.

Kenna Rys
Leon serves as Crown Guardian, Protector of the Queen for Kenna Rys.