Strider

Strider is a in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. He is an elite soldier and a tracker from Colony 11, and is part of Zoren's team alongside Widow.

Appearance and personality
Strider has tan skin, short black hair and brown eyes. He wears a Kevesi chestplate and vest and wields a sword type in battle, similar to Keves Attackers and Keves Troopers.

Unlike some other Colony 11 elite soldiers, Strider is a relatively calm man and considers himself an obedient and uninteresting soldier. However, he tends to talk too much, causing him to ridicule and anger his previous superior.

A Warrior's Pride
Under Zoren's command, Strider heads out to attack Colony Lambda. He is doing reconnaissance when he notices another unknown Kevesi force approaching. He reports to Zoren, who decides to strike Colony Lambda before them. But Eunie manages to convince Zoren to turn against the Kevesi instead, and Strider follows Zoren's orders despite his confusion about defending the target they were supposed to strike.

Merciless Pursuit
Some soldiers from Clad's unit deserted Colony 11 due to Knoquehardt's harsh training. To find them, Knoquehardt recruits Strider for his skills as a tracker, alongside Widow and the party. Strider follows their footprints deep into High Maktha Wildwood, until the track splits in two and Widow relays him with her own tracking ability: her sharp nose. They find the deserters, defeat them in battle and leave them to Knoquehardt's punishment.

Quests
Strider appears in the following quests:
 * A Warrior's Pride
 * Merciless Pursuit
 * Festival of War

Lore

 * Strider was sent to Colony 11 for disrespecting his superior, a past common to many Colony 11 soldiers.
 * Tracking footprints is his specialty.
 * He considers himself quick on his feet, enough to escape Zoren's anger if necessary.