The two Journal writers (TFL and SB) are Warriors in the backround (we play skirmishes, but we know the Legion is huge).
The TFL one would spend summers on his Grandfather's farm. Of which I wouldn't think the fir'Bolg would have in their woodland home. He also doesn't sound like a Zerk.
The SB one was born in Strand and was going to join the Heron Guard.
I've done lengthy essays on this before, and always the evidence leads to Warriors that aren't in the level for one reason or another (gameplay basiclly).