Rapier:Overview of rapier combat - Classes of participant

Classes of participant

1. The term "combatant" or "fighter" is used in these rules to refer to people who are actually fighting.
2. The term "marshal" is used to refer to people who are supervising the fighting and fighting area.
3. Non-combatants are people such as marshals, heralds or fighter support, who provide a supporting role to combat or are present on the field during combat without being part of the combat or fighting itself.
4. Spectators are anyone present in the general area where combat activities are taking place, but not on the field.