Syliriel Moonlight is a compassionate fighter in an encounter raised on the forest edge who keeps a score to settle with the commander who broke their company.

Adabeth Ravenwright is a compassionate rogue in an encounter from a border village who knows three versions of the same crime and only one of them is true.

Thokthar Irongrip is a compassionate barbarian in an encounter marked by an old feud who treats fury like a tool instead of a loss of control.

Arjadrax Stonespire is a compassionate bard in an encounter descended from a line of standard-bearers who collects secrets the way other adventurers collect coins.

Tavianel Lumenward is a compassionate cleric in an encounter trying to decide whether destiny deserves obedience who carries a holy duty that has started to feel heavier than armor.