extract from book 1 of 6 SlenderWolf Conflicts and Alliances Prependix Character Profile A senior officer in the Garrison, Commander Crush is 33 years old and shares her time between naval duties on fully rigged sailing ships, and army duties at Lancaster HQ. Charming and courteous, and somewhat attractive she’s lovely, but she will not tolerate disorder. Incredibly efficient, she runs a tight ship, with a place for everything and everything in its place. A skilled horse rider, CandiCrush joined the Garrison rather than the Constabulary, because the Garrison has more horses! As a youngster all she wanted to do was ride. Now she wants to rule by diplomacy not might. She’s a firm believer in using wise words, and technology, to maintain peace, and law and order. As a result, CandiCrush is well respected, and her opinion is highly valued. She’s open minded yet also highly focussed, and that means that some people delight in her friendship whilst others find her a little bit distant. cont/ copyright © Scott Rochester 2025

cont/ Fun Facts Favourite school subject: Welsh Hobby: Horse riding If you were an animal what animal would you be and why? A dove. Free to fly wherever I please, bringing out the best in the people around me. Is most likely to say: When would now be a good time? Is least likely to say: We've always done it this way. Outlook on life: The best way to win a war is not to have a war. A watercolour painting of a smart, attractive 33 year old female military officer with chestnut coloured eyes, and medium ash brown hair. Her hair is brushed back into a tight bun behind her head. There's a look of concentration on her face and she has a hint of a smile. She's wearing gold stud earrings, dark eye shadow, and pale pink lipstick. Over a dark olive T shirt Commander Crush is wearing MTPs (Multi Terrain Pattern, AKA camouflage). The image is labelled CandiCrush. copyright © Scott Rochester 2025