Xan

Xan is an exiled Gard who is traveling with the swordsman Rio. He and Rio find the Winters and Ashton and take them to Alderton.

Appearance
Xan is a somewhat small Gard with long hair and no antlers. He wears greenish clothing and carries a bow and quiver of arrows. He is a more human looking Gard, with only a few deer features, like his ears.

Personality
Xan has a very short temper, patience, and tolerance for anyone who is not Rio. He is very easily frustrated and scornful of most people. While he can be violent, he is also very loyal, too.

Relationships
Rio - Xan and Rio have been close friends for many years, and would be willing to die for one another. Xan has given Rio the tip of one of his antlers, which is the Gard equivalent of a blood oath.

Kari and Aiden - He seems overall indifferent to the Winters.