Junior members of the Aristanian knights’ organization who serve as confidential or secure couriers within their ranks, although they are not knights. They live on Aristan and have not yet attained their majority.

Part of their education involves undergoing much of the knights’ training. Once a runner (who can be any gender) reaches their majority, they are given the choice of whether to continue with knights’ training. They must meet or exceed all performance standards, maintain confidentiality throughout their service, and uphold the rules for honor and integrity within and without their ranks throughout their time as runners.

Many runners are excused partway through their service as unsuited to the job.

Runners are not permitted to accept gratuities or gifts, but commendations from those they serve are allowed and encouraged for services that are performed timely and well.