Balto

Original anime character. He is a Noble in the District of Marquis and friend of Pixis, who challenges him to leisurely games of chess. In the anime, as Pixis makes to leave upon learning of the invasion of Trost in the year 850, he tries to prevent him from going to the battlefield and instead have Pixis and his men stay and protect him and his property, viewing the lowly commoners being attacked as trash.

First Appearance
Anime: Ep. 5

(Source: Wikipedia)