Most exalts we see, have their stories just beginning. They're mostly young, up and coming, and usually have their lives ahead of them. I think the exceptions are Admiral Sand, and Yurgen. They have big plans for the future, even before exalting, and tend to not think of dying anytime soon. Unless of course they exalt.
I'm just thinking of an old character. He might be an old hero, or he might be someone with regrets, failings, and hidden shames. Either way, he's already got an established life for himself, doesn't work much anymore, and spends his twilight years watching the sunset. He has children or grandchildren. Or maybe he does not. Maybe he has high status, and wishes to keep it, or maybe he takes the chance to go for an adventure.
Also matter what, I will have him do say:
"Oh gods.... why? Why now? Why not before, when I needed you most of all? When I had dreams, hopes, and the burning desire to use it? Why not 30? Or 20? Or 10 years ago? Why now, on the eve of a life filled to the brim with regrets, missed opportunities, does the blessings from the gods come here? They did not come when I picked up a pitchfork to protect my family, and failed. They did not come when my companions on bittersteel ridge were slain, over and over. They did not come when I was persecuted, when I was chased out. Why now? When the fires of my youth have died down??
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