Ames Bernhard

Ames Bernhard is an instructor at Elin Academy and a retired paladin of the Father's Army. Ames was born to a family of peasants in the city of Penchester before he traveled to the Free City of Midia to become a squire.

Appearance and Personality
Ames is described as a tall, balding man with a gruff but friendly disposition. As an instructor, he emphasizes independent thinking and experiencing the world in order to become well-adjusted individuals.

Profile
In the summer of the year 999 AS, Ames was enjoying his vacation at Triver Beach near Azalea City when he encountered a mysterious figure. Following this strange person, Ames came across an abandoned infant and brought him to safety at Rosaria Orphanage.

During the events of the Idellia arc, Ames acts as a mentor and chaperone to Jayson and his friends at Elin Academy, who travel to different regions of the republic during their holiday breaks in order to experience more of the world that they live in.