Also HM for Tibarn (though it's more for his RD story contributions). He's unbelievably cool and a great supporting character for Ike, Reyson and Elincia's stories.

Ike for sure. He's 100% the best written FE protag, with a relatively simple but extremely well executed character arc where he learns how to become a strong leader without compromising on his compassion or honesty. Also his bluntness and witty dialogue is a breath of fresh air for the series.

So real. I have an especially high appreciation for Shinon and his role in early PoR, doubting Ike's abilities/ideology enough to ditch him is such an interesting decision, and really helps highlight the different relationships in the greil mercs. He's an asshole, but narratively I love his role.