Yes, that's exactly it with Longstreet. Breaks my heart, he does. I love him.
Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Very much the archetypal Good Man, the one who cares deeply and does the right thing, or tries to, even when it's hardest, even when it's not recognized or rewarded, sometimes at odds with the organization (Watchers council) to which he belongs and reports.
I'll have to think on female characters. Possibly Torin Kerr, infantry sergeant, in Tanya Huff's Confederation sci-fi series (the ones with "Valor" in the title). I love the series for many reasons; Huff is a good writer rather than a great one, but she's an excellent storyteller. Will ponder to see if I can come up with others.
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Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Very much the archetypal Good Man, the one who cares deeply and does the right thing, or tries to, even when it's hardest, even when it's not recognized or rewarded, sometimes at odds with the organization (Watchers council) to which he belongs and reports.
I'll have to think on female characters. Possibly Torin Kerr, infantry sergeant, in Tanya Huff's Confederation sci-fi series (the ones with "Valor" in the title). I love the series for many reasons; Huff is a good writer rather than a great one, but she's an excellent storyteller. Will ponder to see if I can come up with others.