[@Apollosarcher]: I just wanted to make sure I'm understanding everything.

-The Shepherds have been ambushed (I assume before they reached Plegia?)
-Eastern Khan is trying to find the Shepherds?

So, could Marius (along with his brother, if you wish) be sent as reinforcements, while Abra could run into the Eastern Khan?  I'm just throwing ideas out for how my characters can be introduced into the game. :)