Ash is knocked away from the mouth of the cage from the shockwave of the landing mortar. He throws his arms up to protect his eyes. The voice from behind startles him and he spins just as Pav slams into the most imposing "man" Ash has ever seen.

"Shep...?" Ash's eyes widen to two burning coals, and then he squints. "Shepherd? THE Shepherd?" He runs a leathery hand through his long brown hair. He leans back slightly to take in the goliath's full height. "I've heard of you. But I...I didn't expect you to be so...big. I'm Asheroth Durant, Demon-Hunter." He extends a hand and swallows hard, hoping the giant doesn't inadvertently crush his hand.