First Ranger

A First Ranger is a title given to the highest ranking member of a forces scouting party, or extra-territorial policing force. He may have a garrison of any size, including being alone.

The holder of the title is typically given the rank of commander in war and is entitled to supply and lead his own levies or retinues.

Out-of-war responsibilities typically involve scouting, and defending a forces interests outside of their territories, such as destroying bandit parties, or other threats to a town's caravans, or even catching escaped criminals and convicts.

In Laign
In the town of Laign, the First Ranger is considered to be a member of the Town Guard although he is outside of the chain of command. He has the ability to employ other rangers from among the ranks of the guard at the Head's permission, although currently the First Ranger operates alone.

In times of war, the First Ranger is third in overall command of the town's forces being just behind the mayor and the Head of the Guard. During this period he retains this title, and is typically used for scouting parties, although it is not unheard of for the First Ranger to lead war parties.

The current First Ranger of Laign is Charles Cory.