Pancho Quixote

About
Pancho Quixote is the nephew and heir of the current king of El Quixote, Ben Quixote. While he is not default candidate for inheritance, the king both believes in Pancho to carry on the throne and has limited faith in his biological sons to do better. Pancho also serves as general of the El Quixote knights, the largest body of soldiers in the entire World of Eve.

Pancho met, and initially fought, Aster and his family while both were investigating an explosion in the mountains between Lancelot and El Quixote, which turned out to be one of Kathryn Lapucelle's experiments. The two became fast friends, a friendship that would prove mutually beneficial after Rocinante attempted to start a war between El Quixote and Kalar Village. Since Pancho was engaged to a Kalar woman, Lorenzo, Rocinante used her to provoke Pancho into killing disguised Outlaws on a live broadcast, causing a riot in the El Quixote military ranks and convincing the populace of a fictional "Kalar curse." With Kathryn Lapucelle's help, Pancho was able to make a counter-broadcast, helping to clear his name and giving Aster and friends time to stop Rocinante.

Pancho and Lorenzo now live in El Quixote, where they hope to raise several Kalar children that will grow up to become future queens of El Quixote.

Appearance and Personality
As a descendant of the original Sir Quixote, Pancho carries his family's seemingly hereditary brashness, being quick to a fault. In comparison to his family however, Pancho is relatively humble and has a strength of morality that extends beyond the immediate, traits that had already put him on the path to ending his family's centuries-long lie about the Monster Burrow, before circumstances demanded he do so immediately. He is also relatively shy around his beloved Lorenzo, even after their marriage.

Pancho is never seen without his heavy plate armor, but it would seem he is a fairly large, fat and athletic man and an imposing sight on the battlefield.

Abilities
As the general responsible for the largest military force in the world, Pancho's strategic and tactical skills are likely considerable. As a fighter, he is somewhat less impressive, being defeated by Aster hand his family not long after Aster's promotion to Ten Knight, although Aster did have him outnumbered. As nobility, Pancho has the knight-like abilities to kill members of species governed by Mother Eve's blessing without becoming an Outlaw, and also has the ability to marry more than one person, although he only has eyes for Lorenzo.

While not a professional, Pancho is a part-way-decent actor, able to convincingly act his way through the feigned execution of an "Outlaw" on live television.

Trivia

 * Pancho is named for Sacho Panzo, "squire" of Don Quixote in the novel of the same name. The name "Sacho" means "belly," referring to both character's large bellies.