Kalidan

You were enslaved (for whatever reason) and were bought by a highprince in Alethkar. (don't judge the spelling, it's from memory) You get assigned to be a bridgeman and are forced into bridge six's group. Kalidan is the leader, he's, smart, creative, and funny. You're going on your first bridge run, don't die. (From The Way of Kings, it's a good book)