Rathburn is a professor of history at Arcadia. He grew up in Salaise and came from a family of politicians, but decided that a life in active duty was more to his liking. So he attended Arcadia and went straight into the military. He was a skilled fighter and tactician, and he did very well for himself and his family. At least until he lost his right eye and injured his right leg in action. Not being able to perform in active duty anymore, he took on a teaching position at Arcadia where he has been ever since. He's strict and demanding, not only as a teacher but with his family as well, but he is also fair.