Roderick

Rody (ロディ, Rody) is a member of the Altean knights who joined after the War of Darkness, alongside Ruke, Katarina, and another cadet as part of the 7th platoon. In the end, he continued working under Marth and became a Paladin.

According to the Takayashiki Hideo's Monshō no Nazo novel adaption, Rody is 18 years old. 

Story
Little is known about Rody's life prior to enlisting in the Altean army, other than his friendship and rivalry with Ruke. When they begin their training together, he keeps cool despite others getting nervous (like Katarina) or even cocky (like Ruke). During his training, he strikes friendships with the other members of the 7th Platoon, which Ruke is also a part of. He sees Prince Marth to his victory over Hardin and Medeus, and after the war becomes a Paladin of Altea. Rody tries his best to impress Prince Marth not only with his lance but with his attitude, which would lead to his chivalrous and overly loyal personality. During the Grustian expedition, he continues to follow Marth while seemingly making Ruke look like a lesser knight in terms of composure and attitude. It is implied in his death quote and base conversations that he has feelings for Cecil.

Base Stats
|Cavalier |1 |20 |5 |5 |6 |5 |5 |6 |0 |9 |Lance Sword |Javelin Iron Sword

Support Relationships
Supports Supported by
 * Cecil - 10%
 * Cecil - 5%

Base Stats
|Cavalier |1 |20 |6 |0 |5 |6 |5 |6 |0 |9 |Sword - E Lance - D |Iron Lance

Growth Rates
|80% |50% |0% |60% |65% |60% |40% |5%

Support Relationships
Supports Supported by
 * My Unit
 * Ruke
 * Cecil
 * Raian
 * My Unit
 * Marth
 * Ruke
 * Cecil
 * Raian

Overall
Rody is an incredibly well-balanced cavalier. While he doesn't focus as much as Ruke on strength and defense, he is more balanced for the fact that his growths are halfway in between Ruke's high strength and defense and Cecil's high speed and skill. Overall, he will end up being the best mounted unit of all due to his well-balanced and good growths. He will make a good Myrmidon upon reclassing.

Etymology
The spelling 'Roddy' is an abbreviation of 'Roderick', a name which means "famous ruler".