Characters
The Host
The narrator and protagonist. Elarial native, a (physically) dense farm-boy who left his small town in search of adventure. He's discovering new things about himself (and others) every day.
- Species
- Human?
- Age
- 20 (Past) ; 126 (Present)
Valuin Emmaris
The deuteragonist and driving force behind the story. Irmidian Federation native, traveled to Elarial in search of adventure. Less Carpe Diem more Carpe Fatum.
- Species
- Elf
- Age
- 32
Makana Zora
Having developed a fascination with mechanics at a very young age, Makana has become one of the foremost experts in Tuyan engineering. Her work has tied her to a conspiracy of staggering proportions.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 25
Friendly
A machine from an ancient civilization. He gives the impression of possessing relentless positivity, but does not actually feel any emotion at all.
- Species
- Automaton
- Age
- Unknown
Lady Tombstone
A member of a prominent gang of freedom fighters. She is familiar with the brutality required to accomplish anything in a system designed to keep you down. LT is emotionally distant, preferring to approach everything with a sinister, and sometimes comedic, indifference.
- Species
- Cambion
- Age
- 26
Ainsley
Although their true age is unclear, their attitude implies they have been around a while. Enjoying the benefits of immortality to its utmost, they are relaxed and self satisfied but also polite and curious. A noble through effort rather than birth-right, which has given them a unique perspective on life and undeath.
- Species
- Half-elf, Vampire
- Age
- Unknown
Faust
Heeeeree kitty, kitty
- Species
- Unknown
- Age
- Unknown
Ulysees Helar
A well-established power broker, Helar has spent years amassing enormous power through coin, social capital, and magic. An intensely threatening individual, he maintains control over himself and everything around him at all times.
- Species
- Elf
- Age
- Unknown
Harrington Mulbrand
Professional and courteous at all times, Harrington is not one for drastic displays of emotion. An aristocrat from birth, Lord Mulbrand is one of the few who understand the burdens and responsibilities of nobility. Kind and calm, he puts the class in upper class.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 35
Danton Marshstone
A curious, clever, and kind individual who has been caught up in a life-or-death situation with dangerous criminals. A treasure hunter by profession, Danton prefers the peace of a quiet dig site than the bustle of the city.
- Species
- Sprite
- Age
- late 20s
Zadicus Rosefist
Patriarch of the Rosefist family. Shrewd businessman and crime boss. Closely connected to a number of people of influence.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 50s
Ara Pernan
Owner and primary employee of 'A Shoulder to Scry On', Ara is an accomplished mage, who has spent hundreds of years honing her skills and dedicated much of her efforts to helping others, sometimes even at her expense.
- Species
- Elf
- Age
- early 30s
Morn
Renowned and incredibly talented tailor based in Sistia, owner of Morn's Tailor Shop. Able to create outfit masterpieces is half a day flat.
- Species
- Orc
- Age
- Unknown
Alesia
A student at the prestigious Institute of Study. She is intelligent but flighty, capable, but anxious and due to a difficult day at the lab, extremely stressed.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 25
Fenyore Leafstrider
Owner of Leafstrider Cafe. Kind, patient, survivor of a terrible explosion.
- Species
- Sprite
- Age
- early 30s
Captain Tranter
Captain of the East Hallow Guard. Shockingly corrupt. Met with a fate of his own making.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 48
COBALT Agents
A group nationalists and human supremacists, mostly made up of former Elarial veterans. Known for ruthless acts of aggression, primarily in Solumm.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- Various
"The Sister"
Cardinal operative. Previous owner of The Black Dog. Probably not a nun. Deceased.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- late 20s
"The Warhammer"
Cardinal operative. Huge. Fights with a warhammer. After a tussle with the Host, currently Injured, but at large.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- mid 30s
Cloaked Intruder
A member of a criminal organization and former soldier. He is angry and aggressive, with a callous disregard for the wellbeing of others.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- mid 30s
Bartholomew Geight
A former legendary mercenary, now instructor, acting as an examiner for the PMC exams.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- Unknown
Lenna Joran
Lead Researcher at the Shallowlands Research Station.
- Species
- Elf
- Age
- 160s
Commander Wymark
A career officer, formerly in the military, now of a criminal paramilitary organization. Wymark is as snide and callous as he is cowardly and unremarkable.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- mid 30s
Aard Kier
Figurehead of one of the wealthiest institutions in the western lands. Your humble prophet of profit, selling salvation at a discounted rate. Minister of Religion and High Priest of the Elarian Church.
- Species
- Half-Elf
- Age
- Very old
Monos
The God of Chaos, and personification of all that it holds: chance, growth, and endless possibility. Monos is difficult to define and impossible to read, an entity to whom concepts like good and evil cannot be fairly attributed.
- Species
- Empryan
- Age
- Unknown
Hamish Lockridge
Noble of minor renown, career politician, and "pillar of the community". Lockridge served on the Solumm City Council for many years. It's hard to get far in a job like that without making a few enemies..
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 50
Colinsworth Mulbrand
A mathematical savant who seeks to put his unique skills to use to better his family's reputation.
- Species
- Human
- Age
- 32
Civilians
The ordinary people of Gaarm, with a variety of goals and objectives, such as they are.
- Species
- Various
- Age
- Various