Akieryon
Former Demonslayer, he trained under Seikhiel and Niseriel until an accident led to his imprisonment. Now freed, he keeps company mainly with his twin brother Szearbhyn and Tempest.
Atchi
Fox spirit, thief, and current leader of a group colloquially known as “Looties”, Atchi has spent recent years liberating slaves on the Fourth Sphere. For a price, of course. Known aliases: Atchienna, Silvermoon
Baleirithys
[bah-LAYR-ih-tis] Prince of Seyzharel in the Fourth Sphere of Hell, ruler of a ruined nation and of a scattered people, drama dragon.
Iyahi-Ila
Fourth prince of the Hawk Clan, Iyahi wants to be a strong warrior like his beloved brother Kiile. He has other, hidden talents.
Kiile-Kili
Third prince of the Hawk Clan, Kiile-Kili is devoted to his brothers and committed to improving the lives of his people.
Luccan
A moggie who fancies himself a tiger, he is nonetheless a master swordsman who commands a magical blade. He wants to eliminate a perceived threat quickly, so he can get back to the important business of napping. Known alias: Enluccashei d’Nel Makesh Tiyorarem
Ragheiyont
[rah-HEY-yon’] One of the dragonkind of Seyzharel in the Fourth Sphere of Hell. Though young, he is a skilled thief. He struggles with an unseen illness, some days more than others. Known aliases: Rahi, Kleptomancer
Seikhiel
Demonslayer, hero, and schoolteacher. Seikhiel preserves the balance of the Spheres, or at least he tries to. He takes too much on himself, and he needs to learn to trust. Known aliases: Sword of Heaven, Seikka
Szearbhyn
[SZHAYR-vin] Akieryon’s overprotective twin and reformed miscreant, he has a long-standing feud with Baleirithys, which led to Tempest’s becoming a dragon. Szearbhyn prefers to live with a group of nomadic humans called the Lenyr, but he will go anywhere his brother asks. Known aliases: Soul-Stealer, Szearbh
Tempest
Formerly human, but never really good at it, Tempest is now Baleirithys’ son and heir. He divides his time between the Mortal Realm and Seyzharel.
Tharaiyelagh
[tah-RYE-eh-lah] Ragheiyont’s younger brother, former thief, chancellor of Seyzharel. Tharaiyelagh works hard, and dedicates himself wholeheartedly to achieving his lord’s aims. Known alias: Tarali
Van-Dal
Crown prince of a race of dragonkind from the Second Sphere. His people specialize in assassination and other arts of stealth. Van-Dal and Baleirithys have been friends for over three hundred years.