The protectors from Salastria were known as the lions. They'd run from the city then slowed and stopped next to the whitecloaks. There were five - as was the way with all cities - but following them were several adepts who were protectors in training.
Of the five protectors there were four older men ranging from mid thirties and above, to their leader - who was in his sixties. The leader was an old warrior with grey hair and scarred face. One of his eyes was white blind but he moved with the ease and confidence of the younger protectors. They wore the cloaks with the colours of Salastria - saffron with a black lion.
The fifth protector was a young woman with flowing blond hair and striking blue eyes. She was lean with a stern expression which contrasted her smooth tanned skin. The adepts numbered an additional seven, with four young men and three young women. They all wore long swords and shields.
