Rezkin – A young warrior trained under mysterious circumstances
Master Jaiardun – Trainer at the mysterious northern fortress
Master Peider – Trainer at the mysterious northern fortress
Striker Farson – Striker at the northern fortress who escaped the fortress battle
Striker Adona – Striker at the northern fortress
Frisha Souvain – Rezkin’s Girl Friend, a.k.a. Lady Frisha Marcum
Tamarin “Tam” Blackwater – Young carpenter’s apprentice; Frisha’s escort
Captain Jimson – King’s Army officer; friend and travel companion to Rezkin
King Caydean – King of Ashai, First son of King Bordran
Prince Thresson – Prince of Ashai, second son of King Bordran that went missing
General Marcum Jebai – General of the army of Ashai; Frisha’s uncle
Simeon Jebai – Count of Glasbury; General Marcum’s older brother
Reaylin de Voss – Young female healer who wants to be a warrior
Tieran Nirius – Son of Duke Wellinven; involved in a confrontation at restaurant
Sergeant Millins – Army escort for Frisha and the Jebais to Skutton
Second Lieutenant Drascon – Army escort for Frisha and the Jebais to Skutton
Malcius Jebai – Heir to House Jebai, Frisha’s cousin
Palis Jebai – Second heir to House Jebai, Frisha’s cousin
Brandt Gerrand – Friend of the Jebais accompanying them to Skutton
Shiela Jebai – Simeon’s daughter, Frisha’s cousin
Tami – Shiela’s maid
Terissa Souvain – Frisha’s mother; Marcum and Simeon’s sister
Ferrel – Jebai House guardsman
Guent – Jebai House guardsman
Maris – Jebai House guardsman
Jeyet – Jebai House guardsman
Captain Crowleson – captain of the Luna Mara
Colton – Tieran’s manservant
Drom Nasque – Baron of Fendendril
Waylen Nasque – Baron Fendendril’s son
Journeyman Mage Wesson – Journeyman mage employed by Rezkin
Magistrate Jiruthis – Magistrate of Teurning
Mayor Tanning Quey – Mayor of Teurning
Zankai (Kai) Colguerun Tresdian – tried for the murder of Preson Quey in Teurning
Preson Quey – Killed in fight in Teurning, Mayor Quey’s son
Queen Lecillia – Bordan’s queen
King Golial – the Mad King, 602-637
Duke Oerand – Assumed the throne after overthrowing King Golial
Lord Gresh Carinen – A villainous lord who supports Caydean
Dynen Carinen – First son of Gresh Carinen, swordmaster
Rhesh Carinen – Second son of Gresh Carinen, fire mage
Duke Darning – Third cousin of Lady Carinen, fostered Rhesh Carinen
Hilith Gadderand – Displaced Guildmaster of the Razor Edge Guild in Kaibain
Duke Atressian – Contender against Duke Wellinven for the throne
Duke Ytrevius – Lords over the southern isles and western peninsula, has five daughters
Keskian – Master swordsmith that forged Rezkin’s black blade
Lord Urterian – Marquis of Shezeil, from the Kingdom of Jerea
Aspion of Ludren – Commoner blacksmith competing in the fifth tier and melee
Nanessy Threll – Elemental mage, fire and water affinity
Darius Vaughnright – Saddler competing in the fifth tier of the tournament
Holton of Skutton – Farmer competing in the fifth tier of the tournament
Yserria Rey – Commoner woman competing in the fifth tier of the tournament
Brendam LuDou – Captain of the Royal Guard for King Desbian of Torrel
Jeriah – Stable hand for Duke Ytrevius
Master Grey –Stable Master for Ytrevius
Guardsman Mrikson – Member of Ytrevius House Guard
Safrina – 18 years of age, Duke Ytrevius’s eldest daughter.
Geila – 16 years of age, Duke Ytrevius’s second daughter.
Meris – 14 years of age, Duke Ytrevius’s third daughter.
Hespion – Youngest son of Duke Atressian
Fierdon – Atressian’s eldest son
Deysius – King Bordran’s brother who died without an heir
King Trent – King of Verril
Lady Chiselia – Daughter of Baron Esceran, having an affair with Duke Ytrevius.
Jespia – Healer during the tournament who investigates Malcius’s poisoning
LeukSergeant Yail Stratus – Tournament official, former third tier champion
Urius Sedt – Captain of the guard for Duke Wellinven
Shivés Ruolt – Count under the authority of Duke Darning, Daggermaster
Parker Farmer – Commoner farmer from Skutton, Stavemaster
Gurrell Yuold – Chieftain of the Eastern Mountains tribe at the tournament
Queen Deseria – Former queen of Lon Lerésh, her brother killed her
Marquis of Quenth – (Ashai) second place winner of fifth tier
Klent Wolton – One of Caydean’s select strikers
Shezar Olnag – A loyal striker
Roark Genring – A loyal striker
Merk Estadd – Captain of the Stargazer, the ship leaving Skutton