the starting cast

These characters are prominent from the very beginning, and so are not considered spoilers.

Rehm "Captain S" Sikohlon

Race: Shra

An aggressive seafarer and ardent fighter, despite his otherwise peaceful ties. But is it ambition or carelessness?

Sara "Vasra" Nafo

Race: Human

Number one officer on the WS Vigil, her sword and her tongue are equally pointed.

Private Taru "Clap" Clapian

Race: Human

Newcomer on the WS Vigil, he's been looking for any outlet to escape from his stuffy and overbearing family.

Dehl Sikohlon

Race: Shra

A young Whiteblade guardsman, he quietly appeared in the Human city of Wadassia one day ten years ago.

Zargos D'Rath

Race: Human

Seasoned adventurer, fighter, and soldier for hire, he travels extensively with his wife at his side.

Santes D'Rath

Race: Human

A ten-year veteran of the Blessed Corps, and unofficial battle-priest and watchdog to her husband.

Tehgonan Clapian

Race: Human

An incredibly talented if easily bored young spectrumancer, his magical skill rivals his mean streak in size.

Fero Flael

Race: Fih`Jik

Disdainful of his people's continued internal strife, he tasks himself to explore the wilds of country and town alike.

Sicious Qualstio

Race: Fortian Pure

Infamous in person and famous in name, he strives to find his personal limits, then trample all over them.

friends and otherwise

SPOILER WARNING! The following characters are not present in the inital events, and while there are no story spoilers listed below, their mere existence may be considered a spoiler to some. You've been warned. (Note: No characters who are basically walking spoilers are listed below.)

Ques Mahesto

Race: Fortian Fih`Jik

Studious artisan and historian - raised in Do'Ssha, trained in Fortifel, and presently serving guilds in Wadassia.

Moke

Race: Shra

A strange one - a sugary soul with a venomous exterior, his origin is eclipsed in oddity only by his mannerisms.

"Scourgelord" Skint

Race: Shra

Leader of his guild the Scourge Clad, his bitter orange eyes flicker with resentment and self-imposed duty.

Havan

Race: Human

Prime Captain of the Blue Guard, he has sworn devotion to Wadassia to honor the late Royal Family.

Fell

Race: Human?

An enigmatic woman, she and her sons seem under the influence of something they call 'The Voice Himself.'

Alito

Race: Fortian Shra

Indentured resident of Fortifel, he has similar training to Ques, albeit on a more subservient level.

Aryn

Race: Fih`Jik

Low-spoken assistant to Skint, she hides her eyes beneath her shroud whenever possible.

Halia Falitza

Race: Fortian Sanctifellian

A young Fortian who fell from the top of her class after she stared too deeply into non-existence.

Kidra Silvery

Race: Human

Despite her seeming openness, she leads a very discrete, private life outside of the battlefield.

Kulkumatz

Race: Shra

A wild Shra from snout to tail, he nonetheless exudes noticeable wisdom, and can speak the tongue of Humans.

Lani Derra

Race: Fih`Jik

Visiting the world away from her home city, her sense of ferocity is hidden by her gentle face and features.

Keldrin Metzino

Race: Fortian Pure

Brilliant and shrewd scientist and old friend of Qualstio, his devices threaten the very sanctity of magic-use.

Rulian

Race: Human

His unexplainable abilities would lead him to be of great interest to the Nal-Guard...if they were to find out.

Sirush

Race: Human

A "professional" from Nal, it seems every one he comes into contact with is at risk of falling to his alleged enemies.

Cort

Race: Shra

The Tertiary-Captain of the Blue Guard, he embraces - not resents - subservience & cooperation with his guild.

Adi Mestra

Race: Human

Secondary-Captain of the Blue Guard, and lifelong friend of Havan, she sees beauty in mastery of the elements.

Mental Councillord Pazzato

Race: Fortian Pure

Unrivaled in the control of his magical element, and a real shrewd and calculating gentleman to boot.

Yacatec Yutli

Race: Shra

After seizing control of the Berylbrine Outpost, he seeks to share the riches of the Shra Lowlands with the world.

Yfus Crossar

Race: Fih`Jik

Cast out from his home proper, this Sun Priest seeks a neutral path to his own redemption.