Cast List

The following is compiled by a reader and edited by the author.

Character descriptions are written to avoid major spoilers and significant knowledge about the character that is revealed substantially after the character’s appearance. However, they may include minor spoilers and teasers. Characters who are seen/mentioned and then appear are listed when they appear.

Up-to-date as of chapter 9 – 32.

Name (First Last, Title) Description First Appearance
Arachne Tellwyrn, Professor An ancient, irascible, elvish archmage. She has a typical wood elf appearance – lean and blond with vertical, pointed ears. She is not shy about throwing her excessive power around or butting in anywhere she feels like, which has resulted in a lot of cautionary legends about her. Her current avocation is running Unseen University at Last Rock. Wears glasses even though she does not need them. Prologue
Ross, Marshal The Imperial Marshall for Hamlet. He is protective of his town and its people and not afraid to confront people who threaten them. Prologue
June Witwill A spontaneous combustion victim formerly living in Hamlet. Mentioned in Prologue
Maggie Vinterson A spinster and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Lorenzo Haltas A scrolltower operator and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Howard Slater A shop owner and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Joe Blakely A boot maker and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Marie Upwell An unmarried woman and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Jeff Langley A bakery apprentice and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Walter Jordan An aging ex-soldier and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Jackson Towerwell A clerk and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. Prologue
Trissiny Avelea, Hand of Avei The only current paladin of Avei. She is a tall, wiry blond. Like most Hands of Avei, she is powerful, outspoken, athletic, highly-trained in Avei’s doctrine, and extremely competent in battle. She had a sheltered upbringing at an Avenist orphanage, which has resulted in social and political naiveté. This combination of factors causes significant friction when she meets complex situations and worldly realities. A student at Unseen University, class of 1182. 1-1
Heywood Paxton, Imperial Surveyor A roving Imperial Surveyor. A jovial older gentleman who ends up at more than his fair share of problem locations. 1-1
Mabel Cratchley A crotchety, extremely opinionated resident of Last Rock. Crotchety. Did I mention crotchety? 1-2
Principia Locke (Prin); Keys (tag); Namaeia Stern (alias) A dark-haired wood elf and Thieves’ Guild member. Everyone who knows her considers her a troublemaker, but somehow she avoids having the worst problems stick to her. 1-2
Samuel Sanders (Sam), Sheriff The sheriff of Last Rock. A generally calm and competent man with considerable respect for Arachne. 1-2
Tanq A very dark-skinned, dark-haired student of Unseen University, class of 1181. He is laid back and usually wears a bone-decorated vest. Hangs out with Chase and Natchua. 1-2
Janis Van Richter The house mother for the class of 1182 at Unseen University. A plump, matronly woman with a tendency towards extravagant hair and makeup. 1-2
Zaruda Carmelita Xingyu Sameera Meredith Punaji, Princess (Ruda) A stereotypical Punaji princess – tanned, rounded, extremely outgoing, colorful both in dress and language, and drinks like a fish. She is an Unseen University student, class of 1182. Has a mithril rapier she likes to use to get her point across. 1-3
Teal Falconer A brown-haired bard and Unseen University student, class of 1182 with a tendency to wear tailored male-style clothing and absolutely no tendency to be organized. She is an avowed pacifist that ended up with Vadrieny possessing her. 1-3
Shaeine nur Ashaele d’zin Awarrion A drow student of the Unseen University, class of 1182, originally from Tar’naris. She is a priestess of Themynra specializing in defense, but is in training as an ambassador and negotiator. Like most drow, she is very reserved. 1-3
Juniper The newest of Naiya’s daughters (dryads) and an Unseen University student, class of 1182. She is a voluptuous, green-skinned humanoid with green-gold hair and brown eyes. She has zero understanding of human society and an equal amount of sexual inhibition. 1-3
Fross An ice pixie and an Unseen University student, class of 1182. She is a tiny humanoid mostly hidden by the cold and light she puts out. She has zero understanding of human society and reacts to this by studying everything and trying to follow all the rules. 1-3
Naphthene Goddess of the Sea. Not affiliated with the Pantheon? She has no organized religion and doesn’t want one. Mentioned in 1-3
Themynra Goddess of judgment and the mind. A former member of the Pantheon who voluntarily left and convinced the drow nearer the surface to worship her. Mentioned in 1-4
Tobias Caine (Toby), Hand of Omnu The only current paladin of Omnu and a student at Unseen University, class of 1182. Gabriel’s best friend. He is dark-skinned and socially reserved. Like most Hands of Omnu, a natural and trained peacemaker. 1-4 (seen in 1-2)
Sharidan Julios Adolphus Tirasian, Emperor of Tiraas A generally careful and controlled man and a good emperor for that reason. Currently quite upset with Elilial and the Archpope, but for very different reasons. 1-5
Lillian Riaje Elilial’s human disguise, a former consort of Emperor Tirasian. Tall and lean, with bronze skin and a prominent nose. 1-5
Alaric Yornhaldt, Professor Professor of arcane magic at Unseen University. A studious, competent dwarf who tries to back Arachne up and keep her from even worse decisions. 1-5
Gabriel Arquin A half-hethelax, half-human student at Unseen University, class of 1182. Toby’s best friend. He is dark-haired, copper-skinned, usually unkempt in appearance, and favors long coats. Mostly well-meaning, but his mouth runs well ahead of his intelligence and common sense, and his hethelax side occasionally crops up as dangerous anger. 1-6 (seen in 1-2)
Natchua d’zun Dalmiss A drow student of the Unseen University, class of 1181, originally from Tar’naris. She has rebelled against the drow ideal and is now outspoken, sarcastic, confrontative, and non-traditionally dressed. 1-7
Chase Masterson A student of the Unseen University class of 1181 whose unofficial major is schadenfreude. No detectable sense of shame. 1-7
Emilio Ezzaniel, Professor The martial arts professor at Unseen University. A very no-nonsense personality and stylish dresser. 1-8
Oak The cook for the Unseen University, universally referred to as Mrs. Oak. She resembles a weathered tree stump. Mentioned in 1-8; seen in 1-19; no dialog so far
Crystal An arcane golem created by Arachne, originally made of gold-embossed stone. It is developing a surprising amount of sapience and is already capable of complex thought processes. During that process its appearance has changed somewhat. 1-9
Rook An Imperial Army private initially assigned to hellgate watch. Known for his irreverence and casual disregard of any rules, but careful not get court-martialed. Usually seen with Finchley and Moriarty. 1-9
Finchley An Imperial Army private initially assigned to hellgate watch. Known for being thoughtful and overly inquisitive. Usually seen with Rook and Moriarty. 1-9
Moriarty An Imperial Army private initially assigned to hellgate watch. Known for his overly strict adherence to army rules. Usually seen with Finchley and Rook. 1-9
Elilial, Queen of Demons The Goddess of Cunning, a former member of the Pantheon, now exiled and reviled for unnamed crimes. She ousted Scyllith and took over Hell and has vowed to take down the entire Pantheon. Despite this, she has a sense of humor and is devoted to people she is close to. 1-9; 1-5 as Lillian
Admestus Rafe, Professor Professor of botany and alchemy at the Unseen University. Fond of boasting about his manhood and generally viewed as bat-shit crazy and way too exuberant about it. 1-9
Silas Crete The scrolltower operator for Last Rock. A bit talkative. Uncle of Jonas. 1-10
Jonas Crete A former Imperial Army soldier. Nephew to Silas. 1-10
Ox Whipporwill A resident of Last Rock who helps out Sheriff Sanders. 1-10
Akers, Doctor The doctor of Last Rock Mentioned in 1-10
Laws, Father The cleric of Last Rock Mentioned in 1-10
Taowi Sunrunner The Unseen University’s shaman and healer. A plains elf with nearly white hair who prefers traditional garb, i.e. decorated leather. 1-11
Stew Groundskeeper at the Unseen University. Assignments to help him are favorite punishments for light offenses at the Unseen University. Mentioned in 1-11
Antonio Darling, Bishop; Sweet (tag) Former head of the Thieves’ Guild (High Priest of Eserion) and current liaison to the Universal Church from the cult of Eserion. Darling is very much a people person and a model Eserite. Has an obsession with finding out more about Elilial. Physically, he is tall, lean, and blond. 1-12
Toman Panissar, General The leader of the Imperial Army. Well liked for his staunch defense of his men and his avoidance of excess and frippery. 1-12
Quentin Vex, Lord The head of Imperial Intelligence. As expected of such a position, he has a strong tendency towards ruthless practicality. 1-12
Vadrieny One of the seven daughters of Elilial. Currently possessing Teal due to a nasty magical accident. A student of Unseen University, class of 1182. 1-14
Sabrina Price; Savvy (tag) A Butler for Bishop Darling and a Thieves’ Guild member. Like most Butlers, she is incredibly dangerous in combat but prefers cutting remarks to action. 1-16
Flora; Lianwe? A young plains elf recently arrived to Tiraas, almost always seen with Fauna. Currently Darling’s apprentice. 1-16
Fauna; Shinaue? A young plains elf recently arrived to Tiraas, almost always seen with Flora. Currently Darling’s apprentice. 1-16
Rose A whore for the Pink Lady in Tiraas who became the matron of the whorehouse when Missy died. 1-16
Missy The former matron of the Pink Lady, a whorehouse in Tiraas. Died of a headhunter attack. Mentioned in 1-16
Style (tag) Head of the Thieves’ Guild enforcers. Tough and brawny. She loves to try new styles of clothing, the more flamboyant the better. 1-17
Jeremiah Shook; Thumper (tag) A Thieves’ Guild enforcer. He is a font of barely controlled rage and misogyny, which causes trouble for his personal life and career. He appears to be a cheap thug but he is smarter than he looks, thinks on his feet, and has at least one powerful friend. 1-17
Tricks (tag) Current High Priest of Eserion and head of the Thieves’ Guild, successor to Sweet. He is very good at disguise and has strong organizational skills. 1-17
Scyllith Elder Goddess of Light, Beauty, and Cruelty. Worshiped by the deep drow. Mentioned in 1-19
Eserion A member of the Pantheon: God of Thieves and Subtlety. His physical appearance is “lean, swarthy, with shaggy black hair and perpetual mirth lurking about the eyes”. 1-20
Omnu A member of the Pantheon: God of Life, the Sun and Agriculture. His physical appearance is a burly man who is usually dressed as a farmer. Seen in 1-20
Eleanora Sultana Tirasian, Empress of Tiraas An intelligent and practical woman. She and Emperor Tirasian are friends but not lovers. Practically, she wields as much power as Sharidan, but in different ways. Holds a long-standing grudge with Elilial. She is striking in appearance: “waves of sable hair, deep mahogany skin, [and] black eyes that glinted like daggers”. 1-20
Izara A member of the Pantheon: Goddess of Love Seen in 1-20
Milton Oxford A banker in the small town of Saddle Ridge. A Black Wreath member who had a hand in June Witwill’s death. 1-21
Verniselle A member of the Pantheon: Goddess of Money. She made five Vernis Vaults that can duplicate anything put in them – the only known extant one is in Arachne’s office. Mentioned in 1-21
Ansheh An elf living the Golden Sea. An acquaintance of Rafe. 2-3
Andros Varanus, Bishop The liaison to the Universal Church from the cult of Shaath. He has a bearlike look which helps hide a canny mind. 2-7
Shaath A member of the Pantheon: God of Hunters, Explorers, and Pioneers. Mentioned in 2-7
Hiram Taft The owner of Last Rock’s bank. 2-7
Cleese, Mayor Mayor of Last Rock. 2-7
Wilson Citizen of Last Rock. Last seen betting on a UU dead pool. 2-7
Justinian, Archpope A handsome, distinguished, middle-aged man who is the current head of the Universal Church. He has power and influence rivaling that of the Emperor and Empress and he doesn’t seem content with the “rivaling” part. Has a knack for turning and engineering situations to his advantage. 2-7
Branwen Snowe, Bishop The liaison to the Universal Church from the cult of Izara. She is petite, curvy, red-haired, and careful about her appearance. 2-7
Basra Syrinx, Bishop The liaison to the Universal Church from the cult of Avei. Known to be quite ruthless. She has a lean look with a prominent nose and a coppery skin color. 2-7
Orthilon A drow theatre owner living in Tiraas. He formerly trained human slaves on Narisian culture. 2-9
Harkley A married woman and Black Wreath cultist living in Hamlet. 2-10
Elias ‘Longshot’ McGraw An old adventuring wizard, tough but with a weakness for pretty women. He has already decided the quiet life was not for him and still does mercenary work. 2-11
Hildred A blond dwarf who is an Unseen University student. 2-11
Jim Part of an independent Golden Sea adventuring party. See also Elroy, Bella, and Lance. 2-13
Elroy Part of an independent Golden Sea adventuring party. See also Jim, Bella, and Lance. 2-13
Bella Part of an independent Golden Sea adventuring party. A witch. See also Jim, Elroy, and Lance. 2-13
Lance Part of an independent Golden Sea adventuring party. The nominal leader. See also Jim, Elroy, and Bella. 2-13
Heshenaad; Horsebutt the Enemy A historical figure – a Stalweiss chieftain who harassed the Empire from the Golden Sea towards the last of the Enchanter Wars. The UU class of 1182 found his tomb in the Golden Sea. Mentioned in 2-13
Merry Lang; Tazlith (nickname) An inexperienced adventurer interested in exploring the Golden Sea. Olive complexion, dark hair, and a thin face. 2-14
November Stark A recently-converted Avenist, student at the Unseen University, and ardent fan of Trissiny. Class of 1181. 2-14
Casey Elwick Originally a Black Wreath member and resident of Hamlet. A sandy-haired teenager. She later takes up a different career. 2-15
Embras Mogul The High Priest of Elilial, or, as he prefers, the mortal leader of the Black Wreath. He has dark brown skin and homely features that contrast nicely with the dapper white suit he prefers to wear. He strongly prefers talking to fighting. 2-15
Marks A foolish young man duped by Thumper into a fight with McGraw. 2-19
Lorrie A foolish young woman duped by Thumper into a fight with McGraw. 2-19
Arjen A literally divine horse granted to Trissiny as her mount. Has the looks of a draft horse and wears silver Avenist horse armor. 2-21
Sanjay A young Punaji, brother to Lakshmi. 2-22
Lakshmi; Peepers (tag) A Punaji Eserite who takes care of her little brother Sanjay. 2-22
Milanda Darnassy A member of the Imperial harem. 3-1
Khar The dead god of the orcs. Killed as a side effect of the Imperial terror weapons that turned Athan’Khar into a continuing magical disaster area. Mentioned in 3-3
Aleesa Asherad A priestess of Nemitoth and former head of the Steppe Library. 3-4
Colin A senior acolyte of Nemitoth. 3-4
Farah Szaravid A former acolyte of Nemitoth, now pursuing a different career. 3-4
Nemitoth A member of the Pantheon: God of Knowledge Mentioned in 3-4
Jerome Connor An Unseen University student, class of 1181?. A noble with a womanizing streak. 3-5
Cailwyn An Unseen University student. Mentioned in 3-5
Amelie An Unseen University student. Mentioned in 3-5
Kheshiri A succubus who is considered to be trouble even when compared to other succubi and incubi. She is bound to a custom reliquary. Last seen with Shook. 3-8
Farzida Rouvad, High Commander High Commander of Avei’s forces, with an office in Tiraas. A highly pragmatic and straightforward woman. Physically, she has bronze skin, black hair with a little gray, and surprisingly, laugh lines. 3-9
Kuriwa; Mary the Crow A millennia-old wood elven witch who likes the shape of a crow. When humanoid, she has dark hair and prefers to dress like a plains elf. She has an interest in elvish welfare in general and she rarely stays in one place for long. She and Arachne have some history. 4-1
Denise A pastry stand owner in Tiraas. 4-1
Randal Wilcox A Thieves’ Guild member in Tiraas apprenticed to Grip. 4-1
Thaulwi; Robin A forest elf from the grove near Sarasio. Sister to Thassli. Arachne’s contact in that town. 4-2
Jenny Everywhere A woman who can travel across dimensions. A fried of the Sarasio Kid’s. Note that the character concept and name are open source – see the TV Tropes page for more info. 4-3
Joseph P. Jenkins (Joe); The Sarasio Kid A young man originally from Sarasio who is the greatest living wand fighter. Very much a gentleman. 4-3
Task, Marshall An Imperial Marshall in Tallwoods 4-4
Veya, Lieutenant A Silver Legionnaire in Tallwoods 4-4
Tirouzi Shavayad A Silver Legionnaire in Tallwoods 4-4
Horace The bartender at the Shady Lady in Sarasio 4-5
Fraen A forest elf from the grove near Sarasio. 4-6
Thassli A forest elf from the grove near Sarasio. Sister to Thaulwi. 4-6
Odds (tag) Head accountant of Thieves’ Guild. Physically, a short, dark-skinned bald man with a taste for expensive but garish suits. 4-7
Shiraki, Elder An Elder of the elven grove outside of Sarasio. Politically isolationist; physically notable for his floor-length golden blond hair. 4-8
Sheyann, Elder An Elder of the elven grove outside of Sarasio. She and Elder Shiraki are often at odds. 4-8
Vidius A member of the Pantheon: God of Death and Duality. Theatre is also his purview. His physical appearance is that of a slim man in black priest’s clothes and a broad-brimmed hat. 4-9; seen in 1-20
Mamie Joe Jenkins’ original wandfighting teacher. 4-19
Oswald Terrence Chamberlain (Oz the Beater) A heavily scarred human thug with an impressively long rap sheet and a history of surviving dangerous jobs. 4-10
Jonas Hesse Head of one of the more important families in Sarasio. 4-12
Jacob Strickland Head of one of the more important families in Sarasio. 4-12
Lucas Wilcox Head of one of the more important families in Sarasio. 4-12
Ezekiel Conner Head of one of the more important families in Sarasio. 4-12
Hernfeldt, Brother An Izarite with some carefully controlled problems. Seen in 4-15
Zoe A priestess of Izara in Tiraas. 4-15
Jasper Wilcox A boy in Sarasio. 4-16
Boomer The Sarasio Wilcox’s dog. 4-16
The Jackal A dangerously competent elvish assassin with a penchant for wearing striped suits. Prefers working with blades. 4-17
Jason A young man in Sarasio. In love with Thassli. 4-18
Hilda Strennan, Captain A Silver Legionnaire stationed in Tiraas. Vol. 1 epilogue
Rajakhan ‘Blackbeard’ Punaji, King The Punaji Pirate King and Ruda’s father. He is a huge man with a (surprise) heavy black beard. Bonus 1
Anjal Punaji A pirate queen; Ruda’s mother. Bonus 1
Narnasia Darnassy, Abbess An Abbess of the Temple of Avei in Viridill. She runs the orphanage there and was the primary person raising Trissiny. Bonus 2
Mafi A young girl at the orphanage of the Temple of Avei in Viridill. Bonus 2
Jasmine Darnassy The last Hand of Avei before Trissiny. Long dead and laid to rest at the Temple of Avei in Viridill. Tomb seen in Bonus 2
Avei A member of the Pantheon: Goddess of War and Justice, Protector of Women. She is tall, with long black hair. Bonus 2; seen in 1-20
Ashaele nur Tamashi zae Awarrion Matriarch of House Awarrion of Tar’naris, and the first drow to approach the Silver Throne. She started the normalization of relations between Tiraas and Tar’naris. Shaeine’s mother. Bonus 3
Nahil Awarrion A sister of Shaeine. Bonus 3
Heral Awarrion A sister of Shaeine. Bonus 3
Conover, Ambassador The Imperial ambassador to Tar’naris. Bonus 3
Rashid Aide to the Imperial ambassador to Tar’naris. Bonus 3
Larch A dryad. Known even among dryads for excessive hunting and killing. Bonus 4
Aspen A dryad. Bonus 4
Poplar A dryad. Infamous among dryads for cross-species sexual experimentation, regardless of sapience. Mentioned in Bonus 4
Marc An Imperial citizen stupid enough to try clearing out part of the Deep Wild. Juniper’s first human sex partner and victim. Bonus 4
Pine A dryad. Bonus 4
Rowan A dryad. Bonus 4
Maple A dryad. Bonus 4
Naiya The Elder Goddess of Nature. Primarily known as the source of fae magic and mother-creator of the dryads. Bonus 4
Nassra d’zun Dalmiss Important member of the drow Dalmiss clan. Natchua’s mother. Volume 2 prologue
Ezrakhai Dalmiss Matriarch of the drow Dalmiss clan (specialty: agriculture). Mentioned in Volume 2 prologue
Laurel Aselstyne A former Hand of Avei who Arachne creatively punished for unspecified reasons. Mentioned in Volume 2 prologue
Vannae An elvish shaman and a follower of Khadizroth. 5-2
Alan Vandro; Webs (tag) An older, fairly rich Thieves’ Guild member who has “retired” to Onkawa. Thumper’s original mentor. Physically, he is an older but still burly man with gray hair and a light, sun-damaged complexion. 5-3
Wilberforce Vandro’s Butler. Competent and unflappable, i.e. a normal Butler. An older man with steel-gray hair. 5-3
(unnamed male UU student) Last seen screwing up a summoning and being force fed all of diabolic knowledge by Elilial. 5-4
(unnamed female UU student) Last seen screwing up a summoning and being force fed all of diabolic knowledge by Elilial. 5-4
Elspeth The half-demon proprietress of the magic shop The Minor Arcana in Tiraas. She is a bit prejudiced against Pantheon clergy. 5-6
Ferdinand Elspeth’s assistant. 5-6
Vanthis A drow resident of Lor’naris. 5-6
Sadour An Imperial Army member of unknown rank, stationed in Tiraas. 5-6
Saduko; Gimmick (tag) A young Sifanese member of the Thieves’ Guild. She is an arcanist who is good at security enchantments. 5-7
Kamari An Onkawa resident who works for Om’ponole. Powerfully built, with a knack for making excellent cocktails. 5-7
Amanika A tall, bony woman and priestess of Eserion in Onkawa. 5-7
Catseye (tag) The Boss of the Thieves’ Guild before Sweet. Mentioned in 5-7
Om’ponole, Chief An Onkawan businessman with political connections. Mentioned in 5-7
Shariss, Ambassador The current Narisian ambassador to the Empire, stationed at Tiraas. Mentioned in 5-8
Ramousi, Sister A priestess of Avei stationed in the Tiraan temple. 5-10
Adrimas An incubus who knows Kheshiri. 5-10
Marie Panissar General Panissar’s wife. She is a former Captain in the Imperial Army and is more adept at the political side of life than Toman. 5-11
Norynx, Colonel A boring old veteran of the Imperial Army. 5-11
Spencer The Panissar’s Butler. 5-11
Jenell Covrin A young woman living in Tiraas. Her family’s success may have gone to her head. 5-12
Laila Falsravi, Lady A Tiraan socialite interested in the Hand of Avei. 5-12
Khalinar A woman attending the Panissars’ party. 5-12
Damian ‘Gravestone’ Weaver Librarian at the Unseen University. Known for his sarcastic and surly disposition. Has bardic powers related to death. 5-14
Wilhelmina Fallowstone; ‘Tinker’ Billie A gnomish women with an absolute delight for things that go boom. She is exceptionally good at other magical mechanisms also. 5-14
Avrith Hollander A drow living in Lor’naris. Married to Bob. 5-15
Robert Hollander (Bob), Corporal A human living in Lor’naris. Married to Avrith. 5-15
Arpeggia Light The proprietress of the lightcapper (magical camera) shop A Trick of the Light in Tiraas. 5-15
Zanzayed the Blue A noted fop, socialite, and hedonist, which makes people forget sometimes that he is an old blue dragon, with all that implies. Has a history with Arachne. A Conclave representative. 5-22
Collins A gnomish resident of Venomfont. 5-18
Svinthriss A historical figure – a three-headed cobra with human arms. Former master of Venomfont. Mentioned in 5-18
Talia Valradi A historical figure – a Calderaan native who slew Svinthriss. Mentioned in 5-18
Bagwell A gnomish resident of Venomfont. A map maker. 5-18
Telithamilon the Blue A blue dragon residing in the Wyrnrange. Mentioned in 5-18
Andrel Covrin, Colonel A self-made man of serious demeanor. Father of Jenell. 5-19
Amelie Covrin Andrel’s wife and Jenell’s mother. Mentioned in 5-19
Imadaan An Imperial Army soldier who attacked Peepers for interfering in the Lor’naris situation. 5-19
Torkins An Imperial Army soldier who attacked Peepers for interfering in the Lor’naris situation. 5-19
Wesker An Imperial Army soldier stationed near Lor’naris. 5-20
Ravandi An Imperial Army soldier stationed near Lor’naris. 5-20
Grip (tag) A Thieves’ Guild enforcer in Tiraas. A slim blond woman who is a bit of a snappy dresser. 5-20
Carter Reichart, Corporal An Imperial Army quartermaster stationed near Lor’naris. Not directly involved in the Lor’naris problem. 5-20
Lina Salvaar, Private An Imperial Army soldier stationed near Lor’naris. Not directly involved in the Lor’naris problem. 5-20
Nassir Ravoud, Captain An Imperial Army soldier stationed near Lor’naris. He and his friend Khalivour share significant anti-drow feeling. 5-21
Khalivour An Imperial Army soldier who attacked Peepers for interfering in the Lor’naris situation. 5-19
Alia Ravoud Captain Ravoud’s sister, taken as a slave by Narisian drow. 5-21
Arkasia, Queen Queen of the drow of Tar’naris. Mentioned in 5-21
Tamra Faroud A human taken as a slave by Narisian drow along with Alia. Engaged to Khalivour. Mentioned in 5-21
Zoe A human slave of the Awarrion family. They were enslaved on trumped-up charges and are well-treated. Mentioned in 5-21
Riley A human slave of the Awarrion family. They were enslaved on trumped-up charges and are well-treated. Mentioned in 5-21
Khadizroth the Green A green dragon who has a history with Flora and Fauna. 5-23
(unnamed) A steward for Om’ponole. Generally sadistic and disdainful. 5-25
Toss (tag) The leader of the Thieves’ Guild chapter in Onkawa. He is a tall and slim, with native Onkawan features, i.e. dark skin and hair. 5-28
Aeldren Yrrensdottir A priestess of Avei and the first to staff a Silver Mission post (in Tiraas). 5-29
Trigger (tag) A fireworks creator in Onkawa with a debt to Webs. Mentioned in 5-27
Eshani Tanner A sweets shop proprietor in the Wide Spot in Tiraas during the time that Gabriel and Toby were adolescents. Bonus 5
Raslin Tanner A half elf around Gabriel and Toby’s age. Son of Eshani Tanner. Rather a roguish personality. Bonus 5
Travis Bond An old schoolmate of Gabriel and Toby. Mentioned in Bonus 5
Faila Mavanour An old schoolmate of Gabriel and Toby. Mentioned in Bonus 5
Jacaranda The queen and creator of all of the pixies. Bonus 6
Fiero A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Arokk A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Wautri A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Gusti A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Kistral A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Flurr A pixie contemporary of Fross. Bonus 6
Massi Taluvathi, Lady A tormenter of Teal during her teenage years. Small and pretty. Bonus 7
Lorette A tormenter of Teal during her teenage years. Sycophant to Massi. Bonus 7
Damania A tormenter of Teal during her teenage years. Sycophant to Massi. Bonus 7
Cavin, Brother A monk of Omnu, a teacher for Toby. Bonus 8 #1
Madeleine An adorable looking teenager with designs on teenage Gabriel. Bonus 8 #1
Julin Avelea An old history teacher for Gabriel and Toby. Mentioned in Bonus 8 #1
Jonathan Arquin An Imperial Army veteran. Gabriel’s father. Bonus 8 #1
Nandia Chief scryer for the Order of Light. 6-1
Ampophrenon the Gold A gold dragon who leads the Order of Light. A Conclave representative. 6-1
Oslin Skaalvyrd, General Leader of the Order of Light’s martial forces. 6-1
Elivathrined A historical figure – a dragon of unnamed color that the Empire killed. Mentioned in 6-1
Ilvassirnil the Silver A historical figure – the last silver dragon, now deceased. Mentioned in 6-1
Semathlidon the Black A historical figure – the last black dragon, now deceased Mentioned in 6-1
Tieris A servant of Branwen’s who was killed in a Black Wreath attack. 6-2
Findlestin Author of a century-old old adventuring terminology book. Mentioned in 6-3
Rowe An incubus who runs the Grim Visage (the inn at the top level of the Crawl). 6-4
Gomblust An ogre last seen in the Grim Visage. 6-4
Sarriki A naga waitress in the Grim Visage. 6-4
Erik Veisroi, Grandmaster The mortal leader of the Shaathists, based in Tiraas. 6-10
Delaine, High Priestess The High Priestess of the Izarites in Tiraas. Mentioned in 6-5
Shamlin A graduate of Unseen University working in the Crawl as a dungeon cartographer. 6-6
Melaxyna A succubus who is the boss of the Descent’s level 2. 6-7
Xsythri A hethelax working in the Descent, level 2. 6-7
Anders A Black Wreath dupe in Tiraas. 6-8
Khavibosh A baerzurg enchanter living in the Descent, level 2. 6-9
Ingvar, Brother A Shaathist based in Tiraas. The Shaathists consider him a male soul born in a woman’s body. 6-9
Angner, Brother A Shaathist based in Tiraas; a Black Wreath spy. 6-9
Radivass A drow enchantress working in the upper-level market in the Crawl. 6-14
Fengir A dwarven weapons seller working in the upper-level market in the Crawl. 6-14
Razzavinax the Red A red dragon who has made it a habit to teach warlocks. A Conclave representative. 6-18
Maiyenn Consort to Razzavinax the Red and mother of his child. She has a typically Tiraan look – olive skin, angular features, and black hair. 6-18
Rizlith A succubus who hangs out with Razzavinax the Red. 6-18
Ariel A very old sword found in the Descent, currently in Gabriel’s possession. 6-23
Talivaar A reporter for the Imperial Herald. 6-24
Razideh Secretary for Talivaar Mentioned in 6-24
Darsi A reporter for the Imperial Herald. 6-24
Carter Long A reporter for the Imperial Herald who has a rather important interviewee. 6-24
Vlesni A succubus working for the Black Wreath in Tiraas. 6-24
Woodsworth A gnome adventurer lost in the Crawl. In a party with Sassafrass and Steinway. 6-25
Sassafrass A gnome adventurer lost in the Crawl. In a party with Woodsworth and Steinway. 6-25
Steinway A gnome adventurer lost in the Crawl. In a party with Sassafrass and Woodsworth. 6-25
Vhakzud A baerzurg working with the Black Wreath in Tiraas. 6-27
Vanessa A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 6-27
Hrazthax A hethelax working with the Black Wreath in Tiraas. 6-27
Tholi A young Shaathist based in Tiraas. 6-29 (seen in 6-9)
Ali Al-Famibad A djinn who occasionally works for Embras Mogul. 6-29
Ross A Black Wreath warlock originally working out of Tiraas. 6-29
Takamatsu, Queen The current Sifanese queen. Mentioned in 6-34
Ramandiloth the Blue A very old blue dragon. 6-34
Duster (tag) A Thieves’ Guild enforcer working in Tiraas. 7-6
Togs (tag) A Thieves’ Guild enforcer working in Tiraas. 7-6
Bradshaw A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 7-6
Mavthrys A hethelax working with the Black Wreath in Tiraas. 7-8
Vjarst, Hawkmaster A Huntsman of Shaath in Tiraas. 7-8
Sishimir A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 7-8
Tolimer A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 7-8
Ashley A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 7-8
Ravi A Black Wreath warlock in Tiraas. 7-8
Marguerite Falconer One of the heads of Falconer Industries; Teal’s mother. Physically, she has pointed features and short-cut brown hair, with a tendency to dress in casual men’s clothes. 7-13
Geoffrey Falconer One of the heads of Falconer Industries; Teal’s father. Physically, he has a round, florid face with slightly scruffy brown hair and beard. 7-13
Anishai An elven hunter in the grove near Sarasio. Vol. 2 epilogue
T’bouti Nijaund Mayor of Andaji, a town in N’Jendo. Involved in Alaric’s backstory. Bonus 10
Faralhed, Lieutenant An Imperial Army quartermaster in Andaji who attempted to use a Chaos artifact. Bonus 10
Aliia Demora Aldarasi, Sultana A historical Sultana of Calderaas. Bonus 11
Jaqim, Prince Consort A historical figure; consort of Aliia. Bonus 11
Talia, Princess Daughter of Aliia and Jaqim Bonus 11
Shizaar A historical figure; a Silver Huntress involved in Arachne’s backstory. Bonus 12
Rann A historical figure; an orcish shaman involved in Arachne’s backstory. Notable for his mottled gray and brown skin. Bonus 12
Eidelaire A historical figure; a bard involved in Arachne’s backstory. Bonus 12
Vaisza A historical figure; a Silver Huntress involved in Arachne’s backstory. Bonus 13
Kraanz, Lord A historical figure involved in Arachne’s backstory. Bonus 13
Invazradi The third daughter of Elilial. Physically, she is a humanoid with hooves, hair like a sheet of fire, and fiery eyes. Bonus 13
Azradeh A daughter of Elilial. Physically, she is a humanoid with bird talons instead of feet, fiery eyes, and wings. Bonus 13
Maureen Willowick An Unseen University student, class of 1183. She is a gnome with an aptitude for devices. 8-1
Afritia Morvana The house mother for the girls of Unseen University class of 1183. She has black hair, bronze skin, and angular features. 8-1
Ravana Firouzeh Laila Madouri, Lady An Unseen University student, class of 1183. A dainty blond girl. A Duchess, high seat of House Madouri and Sovereign of Madouris and Tiraan Province 8-1
Iris Domingue An Unseen University student, class of 1183. Slender, with curly black hair and dark skin. She always wears white dresses and is an accomplished witch. 8-1
Szith nar Szarain dal An’sadarr. An Unseen University student, class of 1183. A warrior drow. 8-1
Shahdi Dijanerad, Captain A Silver Legionnaire stationed in Tiraas. 8-2
Ephanie Avelea A Silver Legionnaire in training in Tiraas. Physically, she is a tall, athletic redhead. 8-2
Addiwyn An Unseen University student, class of 1183. She is a slender, blonde, fairly tall elf. 8-3
Sekandar Aldarasi, Prince An Unseen University student, class of 1183. He is handsome, eloquent, and a Prince of Calderaas. 8-3
Ekoi Kaisa, Professor A kitsune professor of magical arts at Unseen University. Physically, she has an Asian appearance, but with reddish furry ears and a white-tipped red tail. 8-3
Walter A young Tiraan man who met Aspen. 8-3
Straud, Lieutenant A Silver Legionnaire stationed in Tiraas. 8-4
Harklund, Professor An Unseen University professor of theology and an accomplished divine energy wielder. He is middle aged and showing it a bit: receding hairline, jowls, and a slight paunch. 8-5
Clara An Unseen University student, class of 1181. 8-5
Gilbert Mosk An Unseen University student, class of 1183. 8-5
Val Tarvadegh A priest of Vidius at the Last Rock temple. 8-6
Vestrel A Vidian valkyrie, currently assigned to Gabriel. Mentioned in 8-8
Gwen Pjernssen A worker in the library of the Svenheim Academy of Arcane Arts and Sciences. 8-9
Apple A dryad. Last noted position was Tiraas. Mentioned in 8-10
Mimosa A dryad. Last noted position was Tiraas. Mentioned in 8-10
Hawthorne A dryad. Last noted position was Tiraas. Mentioned in 8-10
Cedar A dryad. Mentioned in 8-10
Cherry A dryad, possibly dead. Mentioned in 8-10
Sequoia A dryad, possibly dead. Mentioned in 8-10
Lowery The proprietor of the Ale & Wenches in Last Rock. A portly, balding man with a large mustache. 8-12
Vemnesthis A member of the Pantheon: God of Time. The deity stops mages who attempt time magic, with some minor exceptions for Arachne. Mentioned in 8-13
Tathryn Alindivar A long-deceased Hand of Avei. Mentioned in 8-14
Raolo A wood elf Unseen University student, class of 1183. He intends to study arcane magic. 8-16
Ami Talaari An old schoolmate of Gabriel and Toby. 8-17; mentioned in Bonus 5
Grauvan A Huntsman of Shaath stationed in Tiraas. 8-19
Feldren A Shaathist with ties to Ephanie. Mentioned in 8-19
Percy Doulain An Unseen University graduate. Mentioned in 8-22
Pritchett A Tiraan innkeeper who knows Principia. 8-24
Ankhar Punaji, Prince A historical figure. Origin of the Punaji curse. Mentioned in 8-24
Salyrene A member of the Pantheon: Goddess of Magic. Mentioned in 8-25
Darouzheh, Underminister A member of the Imperial bureaucracy, first to bring the news of the approaching Conclave to the Emperor and Empress. 9-1
Belosiphon the Black A historical figure: a black dragon corrupted by Chaos. It took several other dragons to bring him down. Mentioned in 9-1
Calomnar A member of the Pantheon: area of interest unspecified. Notable for being Chaos-tainted. Mentioned in 9-1
Asfaneh Shavayad, Lady A member of the Imperial Diplomatic Corps specializing in dragons. 9-1
Ontambe, Colonel A member of the Imperial Army. 9-1
Varsinostro the Green A green dragon residing in the Wyrnrange. His preferred anthropomorphic form is a wood elf in traditional garb. A Conclave representative. 9-1; mentioned in 5-18
Ruby An employee of Malivette. 9-2
Jade An employee of Malivette. 9-2
Sapphire An employee of Malivette. 9-3
Pearl An employee of Malivette. 9-3
Malivette Dufresne, Lady A graduate of the Unseen University. A non-consensual vampire with a flair for the dramatic. She has glossy black hair, pale skin, and looks like she doesn’t get enough to eat. She would have been Duchess of the Stalrange except that she is technically dead. 9-3
Nandi Shahai, Captain An elven Silver Legionnaire, temporarily a Bishop. A plains elf with pale gray eyes. 9-3
Lars Grusser Technically Steward for House Dufresne, practically he is the mayor of Veilgrad. He is a tall, thin man with Stalweiss features, i.e. light colored with blocky features. 9-6
Eleny Feathership A gnomish resident of Veilgrad. Grusser’s consort. 9-6
April Moseley A waitress at the Whiskey bar in Desolation. 9-8
Coulter An obnoxious drunk in Desolation. 9-8
Saul Decker, Sheriff Sheriff of Desolation. A huge man and bit of a hard case. 9-8
Slim A Desolation deputy. 9-8
Sherwin Leduc, Lord The last Leduc nobility, living in Veilgrad. Known to be a recluse and a warlock. Short, slight, scruffy, and has the social skills of a reclusive teenager despite being middle aged. 9-11
Schkhurrankh; Scorn A Rhaazke demon accidentally summoned by Sherwin Leduc. She knows nothing of human cultures. 9-11
Raea A plains elf shaman in the Badlands who likes to go around as a panther. Knows Longshot. 9-13
Svarveld A dwarven mining engineer in the employ of Khadizroth. 9-15
Klara A Shadow Hunter in Veilgrad. 9-16
Rolf A Shadow Hunter in Veilgrad. 9-16
Raichlin Leader of the Shadow Hunters in Veilgrad. 9-16
Tabitha A Shadow Hunter in Veilgrad. 9-16
Frind A Shadow Hunter in Veilgrad. 9-16
Talour, Lieutenant A member of the Imperial Army stationed in Tiraas. 9-17
Jethro An anti-dragon activist in Tiraas. 9-17
Talia An anti-dragon activist in Tiraas. 9-17
Adjavegh, Colonel Commander of the Imperial Army forces in Veilgrad. 9-18
Razsha, Major Leader of an Imperial Army strike team stationed in Veilgrad. An arcanist. 9-18
Drust An Imperial Army strike team warlock stationed in Veilgrad. 9-18
Simmons An Imperial Army strike team cleric stationed in Veilgrad. 9-18
Teloris An Imperial Army strike team witch stationed in Veilgrad. 9-18
Timms, Corporal The Imperial Army aide to Adjavegh, stationed in Veilgrad. A member of the local Thieves’ Guild. 9-18
Szalyck An imp in the service of the Black Wreath. 9-25
Khavouri, Lieutenant A member of the Imperial Army stationed in Desolation. 9-27
Taash, Lieutenant A battlemage in the Imperial Army stationed in Desolation. 9-27
Vesk A member of the Pantheon: God of Bards 9-29; seen in 1-20
Dragonsbane The leader of the anti-dragon activists in Tiraas, identity unknown. In character, she wears black and red, with a mask like a dragon’s skull, and a preserved wing as a cloak. 9-30
Rusveldt, Father Leader of the remaining United Church clergy in Veilgrad. 9-31
Whisper Gabriel’s divine mount. A black horse with glowing red eyes, a shadowy mane and tail, and ethereal-looking legs. 9-31