14. Episode 7: Trying to get Murtagh to change his mind
Roger is the one that volunteers to head out to Murtagh when Bree shares they’re going into the Battle of Alamance. All Roger wants to do is bring an end to the War of the Regulators. He wants to prevent as much death as possible. Getting Murtagh to stop the battle is the best way to do that.
However, he knows that he’s putting himself at risk. Jamie knows that it’s a risk.
This is the enemy’s camp Roger is going into. And he’s wearing the yellow flower to mark him as one of the militiamen. If he was caught before getting to Murtagh, there’s no telling what would happen. And we know what happens after (although that’s mostly because he hugs Morag).
Roger’s bond with Murtagh had grown off screen. That’s the least we can assume. And he knows that there’s a chance he can get through to Murtagh to call off the war so he takes the risk for all.
13. Episode 4: Singing to boost morale
Roger is not a fighting man. This is pointed out time and time again. Yet, Jamie as put some trust in him to lead the men. While Jamie has done it to protect Roger, the other men see it as Jamie trusting Roger.
So, Roger needs to find a way to make living in the past as captain of the militia work. He messes up now and then, but he does find a place. He’s able to boost morale through the use of his voice.
Of course, the amount of singing Roger does in the earlier episodes is actually to show just how devastating it is that he loses his voice later. However, this moment in Outlander Season 5, Episode 4 also shows Roger trying to fit in, and that’s a big step.