Obituary: He died standing as defense between a group hunting agents of the Gyre. Once the Paladin of Ideals, who stood against Tolamar Brand, Herald of Silence, and brought him down, he continued to act as a Hero of Arx against all who threatened the Compact.

Description: A man of lean stature, he stands just shy of the six foot mark. He is athletic, with obvious strength in movements that betray the guarded gracefulness of a trained fighter. His skin is paler than one might expect on a man who seems no stranger to exercise, but it is the shade of his hair that might gain the most notice from a distance. Pale to the point of white, it seems not to match his generally youthful look at all. He keeps the hair in a long ponytail usually, reaching past his shoulders, framing eyes of an icey blue. He smiles often, though it is somewhat reserved and often seems as though the smile doesn't quite reach those eyes. He usually dresses in stylish though comfortable clothes, the garments often covering most of his form. The smooth paleness of a burn scar covers much of his neck, trailing up a bit onto his right cheek, just below where his beard is trimmed when he wears one. A matching scar is visible on his left temple, though smaller, and if one were to see him with more of his body uncovered he has quite a number of similar scars on his form.

Personality: Some might despair at times of ever getting Killian to take anything seriously, a mischevious and quick-witted nature his usual. Flirtatious and outgoing, he seems to have a knack for asking too many questions and being too interested in basically everything, especially if it sounds like an adventure.

Background: Born second son of one of the branches of the Ashford family, Killian was forever in some form of trouble. Mischievous, adventurous and entirely unlike his older brother he seemed to always have a knack for trouble and for talking his way out of the worst of it. Of course, the shadow of his older brother ever loomed, and after a particularly troublesome prank might have reflected poorly upon his older sibling he was sent away to squire in Bisland. After being Knighted, a brief return home was all it took to make it clear that his family, or at least his older brother, would far prefer he spend time 'abroad' as a Knight Errant. Of course, being an Ashford, he took that to mean that it would be preferred if he went to find out what was over that next hill and help out along the way. He has wandered surprisingly far for his relatively young age, seeking out the places where the myths that were his escape as a youth might hide in the world.

Relationship Summary

Friend:

Valencia - Such a delightful bundle of all sorts of trouble.

Serafine - A truly skilled Knight, I shall have to strive to remember not to call her Princess.

Silas - Dear and trusted friend and ally.

Ainsley - An old and dear friend whom I trust and respect.

Luca - A friend from adventures long past, now a dear ally and trusted comrade.

Sparte - A solid man in a fight and a spirit of courage and decency that can be depended upon.

Acquaintance:

Alistair - A comrade who shares a troubled past, can often be depended upon.

Lark - Though our relationship is not as close as it once was, I remain always and unwaveringly loyal.

Ally:

Reese - A strong ally militarily as well as personally, in whom I place tremendous trust.

Arianna - It would be hard to find someone who knows me as well, or in whom I place so much trust. She is often at my side.

Deceased:

Addison - Would that I could have killed him myself....such a disappointment as a brother.

Pietro - There are not many whom I trust, and I miss him greatly. A strong ally, but more than that, a kindred spirit. You are missed.

Dawn - I don't know that Dawn is dead, but I fear it so greatly. I owe her so much, and yet in the end I feel I could do nothing to help her ultimately, despite wanting to so badly. She rescued me, and made me more than a nameless vagabond wanderer.

Family:

Gabriel - Mentor and guardian during a trying time in my life, there are few who I respect more.

Cara - Addison's Widow, a dear friend, a confidant and one of the few who can truly understand me.

Aislin - Cousin, mentor, friend, ally...Aislin is the sister I never had growing up.

Olivia - Oh what a delightful ally in causing Aislin headaches! I do wonder if I might find a way to help her get over this strange aversion to animals though..

Harlan - Duke of Ashford, Cousin, liege. I have given him oath by my own name and word, and am in awe of how he has stepped forward to shoulder his fathers burden.

Avary - Wait, I have a sister!?

Barric - Bisland Brat Pack, No Relation, Barric and Killian were almost the same age so trained extensively together as young teens.

Iona - Guardian and surrogate mother after I was sent to live in Bisland.