Some people don't like to play as the background characters to a 'main hero' so to speak. That's why I'm leaving open the possibility that we can stretch the lore. If people want to do the same shindig as the main story I'm willing to do that like you suggest as well. The issue being if the hero flakes out. Meaning in all likelihood is that the gm will be the shield hero. I'm open to the idea that players can just cluster the heroes together, or mix in two while others choose to play native world people be it mages, archers, monks, etc. Ultimately this is a brainstorming thread there is nothing wrong with leaving suggestions even if you don't want to join.