Jean-Baptiste de la Fontaine is a Capitaine d' infanterie française in the Grande Armée. Originally from a wealthy aristocratic background, he enlisted in Napoleon's army. He is an all-around harsh, nationalistic, severe, and militaristic individual. He would give his life to achieve victory for the First French Empire. In spite of his tough exterior, he is actually extremely paranoid and overly protective of the soldiers under his authority, constantly wanting them to be alive and well.