Kaidan is a 25-year-old lone bounty hunter and swordsman who travels through a vast land with no home or companions. He has wandered from town to town since a young age, taking on any bounty to survive. Three years ago, he began a quest to uncover his origins and the history of his sword. His search led to his capture by hostile forces, who imprisoned him for months. Despite this, he remains unbroken, clinging to hope. The player finds themselves in the same prison and discovers Kaidan. The player must help Kaidan escape and find his path.