The Corporal

The Corporal is the spirit haunting the radio Harvey always carries with him. He was a soldier in the war eighty years ago, and was killed by Harvey. He now helps the two on their journey! Harvey made the promise to bring the Corporal back to his grave so that he can find peace there. As the group finally arrives at their destination he forgives Harvey for killing him stating that it was war and thus only logical for both of them to try and kill each other. He then takes his leave but beforehand encourages Harvey to stay with Kieli, although Harvey seems to be reluctant. He also sees through Harvey's plan to end his life at the old mine. After Harvey and Kieli are attacked and Harvey's core is taken by the Church's soldiers the Corporal returns and saves him from his temporary death by possessing his body for a short amount of time and getting Kieli to help take Harvey's core back and revive him. After that he decides to accompany both of them on their journey. Novels only Over time the Corporal develops a strong bond towards Kieli. He wants to keep her away from harm and see her happy. His relationship towards Harvey is built out of mutual trust and annoyance at the same time. More than once the two of them get into fights because of Harvey's seeming indifference and his behaviour towards Kieli. In volume 3 one of their fights escalates and the consequences of it nearly lead to their deaths and the destruction of a whole town. At the same time the Corporal has a quite good understanding of what's going on in Harvey's head. As Harvey decides to leave Kieli and him at the end of volume 3 the Corporal accepts this decision without making a fuss, only assuring that Harvey really plans on coming back.