My Story Characters

Just a place to put their completed profiles.

Name: Beverly Ann Barrett
Nickname/Alias: Spectral
Age: 30
Birth Date: January 29
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Middle class
Hometown: Choctaw reservation in Mississippi
Current Residence: A small apartment in Jackson, Mississippi
Occupation: Nurse
Orientation: Panromantic bisexual
Talents/Skills: Computer hacking, medicine, sewing, horseback riding, math
Siblings: Samantha Barrett, twin sister, committed suicide to give Bev her healthy form
Spouse/Significant Other: John Bayer, boyfriend of three years, very devoted, unaware of her power
Father: Jacob Barrett, loving, travelled often for business, unable to care for daughters after wife's death
Mother: Nita Lee Barrett, Choctaw, died of tuberculosis when daughters were 12
Grandparents: Aba and Oya Lee, raised granddaughters after daughter's death, very modern
Relationship skills: Easy to get along with, outgoing, very open with her feelings/opinions, playfully rude to friends

Height: 5'3''
Weight: 120 lb
Race: Caucasian/Choctaw
Build: Petite
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color/Length/Style: Brown, chin-length, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? Contacts for nearsightedness
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: Freckles
Marks: Triple pierced ears and belly button piercing in usual form.
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Nice but casual, usually jeans and a blouse
Mannerisms: Rolls eyes a lot, cocks head when confused
Health: Functional alcoholic
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: 89% average in high school, 4 years university
Intelligence Level: Above average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Help Reborn take down Quint
Character's long-term goals in life: She doesn't like to plan too far ahead
Philosophy: You have one life, make the most of it.
How does Character see himself/herself? A multifaceted person, constantly reinventing herself
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? However she chooses to be at the moment
How self-confident is the character? Quite confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? A combination, but more emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Panicking over an imagined/misunderstood situation
Likes: Computers, alcohol, chocolate, horses, home cooking
Dislikes: The smell of bleach, Luddites, people who talk slowly, country music
Habits: Chewing on everything that gets near her mouth, tapping fingers
Hobbies: Surfing the Internet, mocking lame movies, playing RPGs
Speech patterns: Southern accent
Most Prized Possession: Laptop
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Can absorb life force if in physical contact with someone when they die, access their memories for a short time, gains permanent ability to take their form

Strengths: Clever, playful, friendly, curious, decisive
Weaknesses: Stubborn, impetuous, inconsiderate
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? Her temper is explosive, but once she lets it out she is able to quickly move on.
With stress? She focuses fully on resolving whatever is causing the stress, then drinks.
With sadness? She retreats from everybody and drinks alone.
With conflict? She is amused by conflict, unless it's between people she cares about; then it scares her.
With change? She accepts change easily, and craves it when routine becomes stagnant.
With loss? She gets bitchy and denies the grief for as long as she can before she breaks down.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She doesn't believe in wasting time wishing your life was different.
What motivates this character? Desire to be worthy of her sister's sacrifice
What frightens this character? Losing herself in someone else's identity, failing to save a life, terminal illness, her soul being damned by her powers
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite to liked strangers, rude to anyone else.

Does the character believe in God? Yes
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? Often tries various religious/spiritual practices, looking for what feels right.

Backstory: Bev and her twin sister grew up on a reservation in Mississippi, being raised mainly by their mother while their father travelled for work. When they were twelve, their mother died of drug-resistant tuberculosis. The girls were kept away from her to protect them, but Bev snuck out of her grandparent's house, ran home, and refused to be pulled away from her mother. She held her mother's hand as she died, and was overwhelmed by the memories of her life. A short time later, she was thinking of her mother and accidentally took her form, discovering the second aspect of her power.
Their father tried to care for them, but he was grieving for his wife and not emotionally capable of raising two children alone. They went to live with their grandparents, who had friends in the mutant community and convinced Bev that she wasn't cursed. Unfortunately, Bev had contracted their mother's illness. One night while she slept, Samantha snuck into her room, held her hand, and swallowed everything she'd found in the medicine cabinet. Bev was woken by the rush of her sister's death. For a long time she refused to acknowledge why Samantha had done it, but as her disease worsened her grandparents convinced her to accept her sister's gift. From then on she made permanent use of Samantha's disease-free form.
Her grandparents insisted she learn about computers to prepare for adulthood in a modern world. She discovered a talent with computers and eventually became a skilled hacker. She tracked a lot of information, including keeping an eye on the movements of various lesser-known heroes. When she realized that three of them seemed to be trailing the same organization, she contacted them and brought them together. Eric suggested she help them, and the team Reborn was formed.

Allegiance: Reborn
Character's role in the novel: Hero, information broker

Relationships with other characters:
1. Kira/Sever: Bev likes Kira, and is determined to loosen her up. She acts completely oblivious to Kira's desire to be left alone.
2. Jasper/Malachite: Bev is fond of Jasper, viewing him rather like a younger brother.
3. Eric/Valiant: Eric is Bev's closest friend, the one she confides in. Jasper teases them about being in love.

Additional Notes on This Character: Such a bad cook Eric won't let her near the oven. Insists on giving her teammates regular complete physicals.

Name: Jasper Bijou
Nickname/Alias: French (as gang member), Malachite (as hero)
Age: 29
Birth Date: December 3
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Lower middle class
Hometown: Metairie
Current Residence: Travels tracking cells of Quint's organization
Occupation: Ex-thief, hero, customer service and product reviews for online store
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Shooting, driving, picking locks, sneaking around, cooking, hand-to-hand combat
Parents: Jean Bijou and Ruby Stanburh Bijou, estranged when he dropped out but now reconciled, mentors guiding his heroics
Relationship skills: Loves socializing, very friendly, eager to impress people, can be harsh or judgmental

Height: 6'0''
Weight: 160 lb
Race: African-American
Build: Lean, athletic
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color/Length/Style: Black, to base of shoulder blades, worn in thin dreads, typically in ponytail
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Brown
Marks: significant scarring around stones, scar across left pectoral from knife wound, pierced ears
Handedness: Left
How does he/she dress? Fashionable and classy, fond of black and green
Costume: Black boots, black pants, green shirt with elbow-length sleeves, black vest, green belt, fingerless/palmless black gloves, short green cape, black domino mask
Mannerisms: Foot tapping when impatient, clasping hands in greeting
Health: Good
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: 78% average in high school, college dropout
Intelligence Level: Average intelligence
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Bring down Quint
Character's long-term goals in life: Start a family
Philosophy: Let your morals guide your life; do as you feel is right, whatever others may say.
How does Character see himself/herself? As a classic superhero on a quest for justice, defending the world that turns its back on him.
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? As Jasper he's seen as friendly and decent, but weird. As Malachite he's viewed as a dangerous criminal.
How self-confident is the character? Quite confident, but this is temporarily shattered every time he screws up.
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mainly emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Being caught breaking in
Likes: Jewels, cats, people, the color green, parties, nice suits
Dislikes: Cops, rude people, computers, alcohol, snobs
Habits: Casing new locations for theft possibilities, leaving his keys somewhere and forgetting them
Hobbies: Magic tricks, experimenting with recipes, reading comic books
Speech patterns: Unusually proper speech except when he gets distracted, Cajun accent
Most Prized Possession: His mother's mask, which distorts viewers' vision slightly so they can't recognize his face.
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Gems in his palms create energy blades or projectiles, but make him weak and sick with each use.

Strengths: Friendly, clever, creative, polite, generous, a good liar, honorable, courageous, curious
Weaknesses: Clumsy, preoccupied with appearances, bad judge of character, judgmental
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? He becomes cold and serious. When angry he can be very dangerous, even deadly.
With stress? He retreats to a high roof to rest for a while. Even though he's too scared to look down, looking across the top of the city calms him.
With sadness? He becomes listless and very quiet, but will talk about what's wrong if anyone asks.
With conflict? He gets a thrill out of conflict. If he's angry he'll be serious but otherwise he's very playful.
With change? He has no problem with change; he feels rolling with the punches is part of being alive.
With loss? He blames himself, and pushes himself harder in everything he does because he's afraid of failing again.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He would like to never have to worry about money again.
What motivates this character? Atonement, how others see him
What frightens this character? Letting people down, hurting innocent people, heights
Is the character judgmental of others? Sometimes, though he tries not to be
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Undecided
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Jasper grew up in Metairie but moved to New Orleans to attend college. He fell in with a bad crowd and after a year dropped out to join their gang, the Devil Boys. Eventually the gang became more violent and dangerous. Jasper decided he'd have no more part in it and quit, beating anyone who came after him until the gang left him alone. He became a thief specializing in lifting jewels, feeling that was acceptable as long as he never hurt anyone.
One day he broke into a scientific lab looking for valuable equipment and found a device holding what appeared to be two large green jewels. When he tried to take them the device activated, fusing the jewels to his palms. He later discovered that they could create either blades or projectiles of strange green light and were controlled by his mind. He returned to the lab the next night to try and determine what they were, and found the lead scientist walking outside with a man he later learned was Thomas Quint, leader of a massive organized crime ring. Quint was convinced that one of the scientists had stolen his weapons. The man with him swore that they were already at work on new ones without the flaws of the originals, but Quint said he had all their data and didn't need them anymore. He shot the scientist then triggered a bomb in the building, killing everyone inside.
Jasper couldn't get over the knowledge that his 'harmless' crimes had caused so much death. He swore to use his new abilities to stop crime, but especially to bring down Quint. He started by returning home to reconcile with his parents and ask for their help. They revealed that they were the heroes Martial and Assault, now retired, and agreed to help him with his newfound mission. Unfortunately they are pretty much his only supporters; because his abilities can cause great harm, the civilians he's trying to protect have dubbed him a dangerous criminal and the police are determined to arrest him.

Allegiance: Vigilante, Reborn
Character's role in the novel: Hero
Relationships with other characters:

1. Kira/Sever: Jasper worries about Kira a lot. He knows she can handle herself but he still feels driven to protect her, because he's afraid her unresolved issues will get her killed.
2. Bev/Spectral: Jasper and Bev are like brother and sister. They bicker and tease, but care deeply about each other.
3. Eric/Valiant: Jasper looks up to Eric as the ideal hero. In a dispute he will almost always take Eric's side.
4. Thomas Quint: Jasper despises Quint and has vowed to bring him and his organization down.

Additional Notes on This Character: Can't pass anyone collecting for charity without donating something.

Name: Eric Abelard Hahn
Nickname/Alias: Valiant
Age: 34
Birth Date: October 12
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: German
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Lower middle class
Hometown: Oldenburg, Germany
Current Residence: Travels tracking Maria Westing.
Occupation: Former mechanic, takes on odd jobs
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Gourmet cooking, building/repairing machines, sketching, driving
Siblings: Vincent Hahn, older brother, close as children, currently incarcerated in Germany for theft, little contact with Eric
Parents: Dieter Hahn and Alena Schaust Hahn, farmers, hard-working, strict, disowned their children as criminals
Relationship skills: Likes people, puts others first, usually quiet, avoids social situations

Height: 6'2''
Weight: 173 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Muscular
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blond, short, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Fair
Distinguishing features: Crooked nose
Marks: Dragon tattoo wrapped around upper right arm
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Casual, always in pants and long sleeves
Costume: Silver helmet with reflective faceplate, sleeveless dark green turtleneck, loose dark green cargo pants, one brown glove, one brown boot
Mannerisms: Kisses friends on the forehead
Health: Perfect
Physical Disabilities: Left arm and lower left leg mechanical

Educational Background: Dropped out at 16 to work
Intelligence Level: Above average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Help defend innocents and bring down Quint and Westing
Character's long-term goals in life: Open an auto body shop and start a family
Philosophy: Humans are flawed and frail, but heaven is in our reach.
How does Character see himself/herself? An average guy just trying to do good.
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A confident tough guy.
How self-confident is the character? Not very confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mainly emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Public humiliation
Likes: Kids, cars, Mythbusters, classic movies, jazz
Dislikes: Gloomy people, criminals who claim they're justified, Luddites, water
Habits: Fiddling with machines, humming, tapping his fingers to music in his head
Hobbies: Cooking, disassembling and reassembling machines, watching dancers, playing Scrabble
Speech patterns: Slight German accent
Most Prized Possession: A 200-year old Bible written in German
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Mechanical arm contains gun, extendable blade, cutting torch, drill, simple tracking system; nanites provide enhanced healing

Strengths: Kind, humble, gentle, protective, patient, fair, courageous, dependable, mature
Weaknesses: Indecisive, self-doubting, bad temper
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? It is difficult to make him angry, but when he is he becomes highly aggressive. He will shout, threaten, and become violent if necessary.
With stress? He cooks a fancy meal and watches dancing while he eats.
With sadness? He sits in his room listening to jazz as loud as possible.
With conflict? Conflict makes him uneasy, and he feels pressured to end it.
With change? He is suspicious of change, but adapts quickly.
With loss? He blames himself, and withdraws from everyone
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He would like to undo what was done to him
What motivates this character? Desire to help others, desire to give his life purpose
What frightens this character? Maria Westing, being a prisoner, being crushed
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Yes
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? He is Protestant
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? He attends church regularly.

Backstory: Eric grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Oldenburg, Germany. He would do manual labour and repair equipment for other farmers to bring in a little extra money, but they were still quite poor. His older brother began stealing to support the family. When people became suspicious he stole enough to send 20-year-old Eric to America, then turned himself in to prevent suspicion falling on anyone else in the family. He has been in and out of prison ever since, and he and Eric rarely speak. Their parents, believing Eric knew about or was involved in the thefts, have no contact with either of them.
Eric found work as a mechanic and eventually was able to open his own shop, specializing in custom vehicle mods. He was working underneath one one day, three years before the start of the story, when the lift malfunctioned and the car fell before he could get fully out of the way. His left arm was severed, and his left leg was so badly injured it had to be amputated below the knee.
When Eric first woke after the accident, he wasn't in the hospital as he expected. He was in a lab, and the scientists there had attached mechanical limbs in place of his lost ones. Pretending to be unconscious, Eric heard that the first phase of the procedure was a success, and they were ready to test the brain implants. Unwilling to have experimental machines placed in his brain, Eric waited for nightfall and escaped, aided by his powerful new limbs. On the way he stole a file documenting what had been done to him. He later discovered that the lab he broke out of had been connected to the mysterious criminal known as Maria Westing. He became determined to find her, and learn just what he got caught up in. In the meantime he has been traveling the country, using his strength and enhancements to bring criminals to justice.

Allegiance: Reborn
Character's role in the novel: Hero
Relationships with other characters:

1. Kira/Sever: Eric is uncomfortable around Kira. He doesn't know how to relate to her dark outlook. He thinks she'd be the most beautiful woman he knows if she'd just smile.
2. Jasper/Malachite: Eric and Jasper are friendly allies, but that's all. They have little in common.
3. Bev/Spectral: Bev and Eric are close friends, often teased about being more. He enjoys watching her work on the computer.
4. Maria Westing: Maria abducted Eric from the hospital to experiment on him. He is horrified by her, and determined not to let anyone else fall into her control.

Additional Notes on This Character: He always makes the others special meals on their birthdays, no matter what else is going on at the time.

Name: Kira Laydon
Nickname/Alias: Sword (former), Sever (current)
Age: 27
Birth Date: March 2
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper middle class
Hometown: Sunnyvale
Current Residence: Selene
Occupation: Ex-paramedic, pharmacist
Orientation: Homoromantic heterosexual
Talents/Skills: Medicine, knowledge of drugs/poisons, blade combat, hand-to-hand combat
Siblings: Marcus Laydon, 4 years older, caretaker after their parents died, partner until his death
Parents: Anthony Laydon and Penelope Wayne Laydon, teachers, devoted parents, killed in a car crash
Relationship skills: Can't relate to people, trusts no one, wishes she could open up to people

Height: 5'7''
Weight: 136 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Athletic
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blonde, waist-length, wavy, usually either loose or in a ponytail
Glasses or contact lenses? Glasses, though they aren't really necessary
Skin color: Pale
Marks: Severe scarring on lower back and thighs
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Simple and feminine, long skirts or loose pants, nothing attention-grabbing
Costume: Short black wig, blue contacts, armored black bodysuit, thigh-length sleeveless silver top with hood, black cloth mask over mouth, silver boots to mid-calf, metal armbands, black belt with large pouches and electromagnets for tools, two small throwing knives in each armband, knife strapped to each thigh, long dagger in each boot, sword in belt
Mannerisms: Mouthing words when figuring something out
Health: Prone to stress-related illness
Physical Disabilities: Previously paralyzed, still uses wheelchair

Educational Background: 92% average in high school, college graduate
Intelligence Level: High
Any Mental Illnesses? Post-traumatic stress disorder
Character's short-term goals in life: Punish Westing
Character's long-term goals in life: None
Philosophy: Life is full of pain; a hero's task is to willing take that pain for themselves, and live with it so others don't have to.
How does Character see himself/herself? An avenger, unsuited for anything else
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A dark, frightening figure
How self-confident is the character? Not very, but is slowly building her confidence
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Logic, unless she's angry or panicked
What would most embarrass this character? Being defeated by a minor enemy.
Likes: Disney, gothic rock, cats, logic puzzles, herbal tea
Dislikes: Guns, crowds, crying children, drunks, rap music
Habits: Pacing and spinning a knife in her fingers when waiting, stashing weapons everywhere
Hobbies: Practicing swordplay, solving puzzles
Speech patterns: Pitches voice higher as Kira
Most Prized Possession: The blade she used as Sword.
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Nanites provide enhanced healing

Strengths: Intelligent, honorable, protective, fearless, independent
Weaknesses: Untrusting, impatient, cold, blunt, low self-worth
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? She takes out her anger on those around her, though she feels guilty later.
With stress? She becomes short-tempered and has trouble focusing until the situation is dealt with.
With sadness? She shuts herself in her room and listens to pan-flute music until she lets go of what's upsetting her.
With conflict? She always involves herself in conflict and solves it with a physical fight.
With change? She accepts change as inevitable and sees no point in being upset by it.
With loss? She shuts off her emotions, becoming more detached and methodical than usual.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She would like to learn to trust people again
What motivates this character? Anger over the loss of everyone around her
What frightens this character? Losing people, letting people down, being unable to move, her identity getting out
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Reluctantly generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Standoffish but polite

Does the character believe in God? No
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? None
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? She believed in a mysterious higher power until Marcus died.

Backstory: Kira's parents died in a car crash when she was 14, and her brother Marcus took responsibility for her. Their town was a quiet place, except for a few times a year when biker gangs would pass through on their way to rallies in the nearby city. Most were harmless, but a few of the gangs were made up of thugs who would steal, vandalize, and commit assault. Kira was taking sword-fighting lessons and her brother was on his school's wrestling team, so when she was 17 they decided to do something about the gangs. To avoid retribution, they wore costumes and called themselves Sword and Shield.
The gangs eventually changed their routes and the town was left in peace. 2 years later, when she was 21, more trouble arrived. Attempting to force a local retired bio-engineer to work for him, Thomas Quint had a virus released in the area that caused an extreme increase in strength and aggression. Animals began attacking anyone caught in the open. With no explanation, people began blaming Sword and Shield, claiming that they engineered the problem so there would be need for them. People got fed up; and one day, after saving a family attacked in their own backyard, the father retrieved his gun and shot them.
Kira was paralyzed from the waist down, but Marcus managed to carry her to safety in an empty storefront before he died. Afraid to reveal herself, she called the only person she trusted, Marcus' girlfriend Kristen. At Kira's insistence Kristen brought her some clothes and helped her change, so she wouldn't have to go to the hospital in her costume. Before they could leave, however, an infected coyote was drawn by the scent of blood and attacked. Kristen was killed, and Kira's back was gored before she managed to kill the creature. She called 911 just before losing consciousness.
When she woke up she discovered that in all the damage done by the animal, the bullet wound had been hidden. Still afraid to reveal her other identity, she convinced people that Kristen was Sword and strove to live her life drawing as little attention as possible. The shooter, meanwhile, was acquitted on the basis that he believed it was self-defense, but guilt led him to offer Kira enough money to be set for life.
Two years later she was approached by the bio-engineer, who had agreed to work for Quint. He had figured out the truth and felt guilty, so he stole a dose of nanites from Quint's organization that restored her legs and even fixed her nearsightedness. Not wanting the attention that would come from her miraculous recovery, she continued to use a wheelchair. Not long afterward the bio-engineer was killed by Quint's head scientist Maria Westing. When Kira learned of this she started snooping around and discovered how much Quint and Westing were involved in. She tried to ignore it, but eventually accepted that she couldn't escape the hero she was meant to be; and so Sever was born.

Allegiance: Vigilante, Reborn
Character's role in the novel: Hero
Relationships with other characters:

1. Jasper/Malachite: Kira thinks little of Jasper; she suspects he's all show and no substance.
2. Bev/Spectral: Bev confuses and irritates Kira, but for some reason she herself can't explain Kira will admit that Bev - and no one else - is her friend. When she lets down her guard it's usually Bev's doing.
3. Eric/Valiant: Eric makes Kira uncomfortable because his personality is much like her brother's. Though she knows it's irrational, she sometimes hates him for the memories he brings up.
4. Maria Westing: Kira hates Westing even more than Quint, and longs to see her suffer.

Additional Notes on This Character: Often refers to her teammates by their codenames even in private.

Name: Rinali
Nickname/Alias: Rina
Age: Species doesn't track age
Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Eria (hidden city in Rocky Mountains)
Current Residence: Vancouver
Occupation: None
Orientation: Biromantic heterosexual
Talents/Skills: Glaive fighting, flying, reading people
Parents: Warren, blacksmith, solemn, stoic; Carina, warrior, deceased
Relationship skills: Good judge of character, loyal to any who earn her trust, suspicious of anyone close to her brother

Height: 5'1''
Weight: 90 lb
Race: Aryae
Build: Petite
Eye Color: Red
Hair Color/Length/Style: White, waist-length, wavy, often braided
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Distinguishing features: Large feathery white wings
Marks: None
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Tight white leather, backless shirts, large trenchcoat to hide wings
Mannerisms: Flaring wings when angry
Health: Good
Physical Disabilities: Brittle bones

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Care for Kaian
Character's long-term goals in life: Make a life for herself and Kaian
Philosophy: A warrior lives for those she protects.
How does Character see himself/herself? Her brother's guardian
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? She doesn't care
How self-confident is the character? Confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Logic, except when it comes to her brother
What would most embarrass this character? To be seen in a dress
Likes: Stars, fresh air, rain, fruit, classical music, feminine clothing
Dislikes: Water, smog, reptiles, guns, killers without honor, chocolate
Habits: Flying as high as possible, dividing food into bite-size pieces before eating
Hobbies: Dancing, watching classic romance movies, practicing with her glaive
Speech patterns: Doesn't understand slang, accent similar to British
Most Prized Possession: Ornate glaive inherited from mother
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Flight

Strengths: Devoted, protective, maternal, loyal, strong, determined, graceful
Weaknesses: Untrusting, jealous, judgmental, over-protective
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? With allies her temper flares hot but quickly dies. With enemies she becomes cold and ruthless.
With stress? She deals with situations promptly to avoid stress, and doesn't get upset by things she can't control.
With sadness? She denies her sadness, focusing on being a proper, stoic warrior.
With conflict? She ignores any conflict that isn't physical, and resolves that as efficiently as possible.
With change? She accepts change as inevitable and adapts easily if reluctantly.
With loss? She feels grief deeply, so distracts herself by being overly concerned with Kaian, to a smothering degree.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She would like to find a place where she and Kaian both fit in.
What motivates this character? Protecting Kaian
What frightens this character? Drowning, losing Kaian, losing her wings
Is the character judgmental of others? Yes
Is the character generous or stingy? Stingy
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Rina was one of her people's finest warriors, like her mother before her. It was widely believed that when the general retired she would be chosen to take his place. Then her brother got sick. It was Rina who demanded they remove his wings to save him, and afterward she felt guilty for how people looked at him. She hated her own people for looking down on Kaian, and one night without warning fled the mountains with him so he could live among humans. Only their father was told where they've gone, and he was warned not to try and bring them back. While Kaian walks among people, Rina must live in hiding because of her wings. She accepts this sacrifice for his sake.
They took shelter in a department store that was abandoned part-way through construction when money ran out. They knew a young man - Luke - slept downstairs, so they stuck to the upper level. One night Luke led Liam and Celeste there, and while exploring they found Kaian and Rina. Fascinated by these non-human beings, Liam offered to let them stay and eventually they joined the team.

Allegiance: Kaian
Character's role in the novel: The lancer
Relationships with other characters:

1. Kaian: She is completely devoted to her brother, often sacrificing her own happiness.
2. Luke: She doesn't understand Luke's interest in her, but is won over by his constant support and protectiveness.
3. Liam: She is initially suspicious of Liam, but comes to trust him with her brother's heart.
4. Celeste: She is indifferent toward Celeste, but will usually defer to her as leader.

Additional Notes on This Character: She'll never admit it, but it bothers her to see Kaian using artificial wings.

Name: Liam Walter Payne
Age: 24
Birth Date: October 15
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Canadian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Upper class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper class
Hometown: Vancouver
Current Residence: Vancouver
Occupation: University student
Orientation: Gay
Talents/Skills: Inventing, building machines, eidetic memory, sketching, driving, playing piano, math
Parents: Vincent Payne and Kendra Rand Payne, lawyer and architect, very devoted, indulgent, easy-going
Grandparents: Walter Payne, ex-military, old-fashioned, strict but loving; Liz Warren Rand, very modern, playful
Relationship skills: Friendly, outgoing, trusts people until given reason not to, wants to help everyone

Height: 5'8''
Weight: 143 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Slender
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color/Length/Style: Black, chin-length, wavy
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Distinguishing features: Feminine features
Marks: None
Handedness: Left
How does he/she dress? Dressy casual
Mannerisms: Cocks his head when confused, hugs people in greeting
Health: Good
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: 91% average in high school, studying mechanical engineering in university
Intelligence Level: High
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Graduate, come out to his family
Character's long-term goals in life: Become successful engineer/inventor
Philosophy: There is goodness and beauty everywhere if you're willing to look for it
How does Character see himself/herself? As imperfect but a good person
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? He doesn't really think about it, but he hopes they like him
How self-confident is the character? Fairly confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mostly emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Being caught with a crush
Likes: Birds, robots, children, kittens, classical music, creamy food, gay romance
Dislikes: Big dogs, spicy food, bullies, unnecessary violence, flying
Habits: Moving finger as if using a calculator when doing math, chewing on pens, pacing when deep in thought
Hobbies: Inventing, sketching devices to understand how they work, studying magic, playing piano, reading
Speech patterns: Soft voice, higher pitch when excited, never swears
Most Prized Possession: His laptop

Strengths: Intelligent, enthusiastic, kind, gentle, clever, loving, sees the best in people
Weaknesses: Overly trusting, blindly optimistic, overeager, can be rash
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? He doesn't get angry often, and when he does it soon gives way to sadness.
With stress? He gets frustrated and a bit moody, but works hard to eliminate the stress.
With sadness? He talks to a friend about his sadness.
With conflict? He avoids conflict or tries to find a peaceful solution, but will jump in if he thinks someone needs defending.
With change? Change doesn't bother him.
With loss? Loss hurts him deeply, but he is open about his feelings and leans heavily on his friends and family.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He's content with his life.
What motivates this character? Doing what's right
What frightens this character? Small spaces, losing friends
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Yes
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? He prays sometimes and tries to lead a righteous life

Backstory: Liam has had an easy life, with a loving family and enough money that he's never wanted for anything. From a young age he loved designing and building things. After graduation he was immediately accepted at the University of British Columbia in the Engineering Physics program, and after getting his degree returned for the Computer Science program.
One night while walking home he was attacked by a demon Celeste was chasing. Assuming she was tracking down all demons he did some research and went to her with a theory on where one was. She refused to help even though the evidence suggested the demon was about to kill again, so he stole her gun and went looking himself. Celeste did show up, just in time to help save Luke. Convinced that she was a hero after all, Liam and Luke decided to join her and become a demon hunting team.

Allegiance: His family, his team
Character's role in the novel: The smart guy
Relationships with other characters:

1. Luke: Liam and Luke quickly become best friends and confide in each other.
2. Celeste: Liam is convinced that Celeste is a better person than she realizes and wants to make her see it.
3. Kaian: Liam is moved by Kaian's situation when they first meet and in trying to help him falls in love.
4. Rina: Rina intimidates Liam, but he admires the sacrifices she made for her brother.

Additional Notes on This Character: He avoids fighting, but for occasions when he must he has created gloves that greatly strengthen his punches and boots that strengthen his kicks and let him jump from great heights.

Name: Luke Everett Penn
Age: 22
Birth Date: July 29
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South African
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Homeless
Hometown: Victoria
Current Residence: Vancouver
Occupation: None
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Parkour, sprinting, cooking, rock-climbing, driving
Siblings: Nicholas Penn - twin, kicked out by parents for being transgendered
Parents: Gary Penn and Andrea Leifson Penn, chef and secretary, close-minded, stubborn
Relationship skills: Friendly, protective of friends, quick judgments of people

Height: 5'11''
Weight: 150 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Athletic
Eye Color: Right - blue, left - red
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blond, shoulder-length, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Marks: Vine-like markings similar to tattoos on left side
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Cheap and casual
Mannerisms: Physically affectionate, breaks things when not paying attention
Health: Excellent
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: 77% average in high school
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Reunite with twin
Character's long-term goals in life: Find a career
Philosophy: Stand up for what you believe, even if you stand alone.
How does Character see himself/herself? He's not sure how he thinks of himself at the moment.
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? He believes he is looked down on and judged for being homeless.
How self-confident is the character? Confidence varies greatly
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Accidentally seeming prejudiced
Likes: The outdoors, classic rock, green, action movies
Dislikes: Fancy parties, drunks, homophobes, cars
Habits: Fiddling with things, cracking knuckles
Hobbies: Hiking, rock-climbing, parkour, crossword puzzles
Speech patterns: Very direct, soft tones, occasional slang

Strengths: Independent, reliable, protective, open-minded, loyal
Weaknesses: Stubborn, impatient, defensive, doesn't know his strength
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? He lashes out at everyone, but feels guilty about it and apologizes immediately.
With stress? He doesn't stress much. He's good at accepting what he can't change.
With sadness? He mopes a lot, tends to avoid people and can be overly sensitive.
With conflict? It used to make him nervous. Now it triggers the demonic essence, making him dark and violent but playful.
With change? He's ok with change. He judges it by how it affects others he cares about.
With loss? He switches with little warning between sad and angry. He tries not to change his routine.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He wishes he had gone with his twin.
What motivates this character? Stubbornness, desire to help others
What frightens this character? Not finding his twin, being underground
Is the character judgmental of others? Sometimes, but he's working on it
Is the character generous or stingy? Reluctantly generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Luke and his twin brother Nicholas were very close, and when they were young they were the same in every way. As they got older, however, Nicholas changed. He grew his hair long and wore less masculine clothing. At 16 he told the family that he was transgendered and was immediately kicked out. He sent Luke letters at first, but their parents found them and threw them away. Two years later Luke told his parents that enough was enough and he was leaving to find his twin. They responded by cutting off his access to their money. He left home and never went back.
The last letter was sent from Vancouver so Luke headed there, but he didn't know where to go next. None of the shelters had heard of a Nicholas Penn. He doesn't even know if his twin is now living as a boy or a girl. Without a permanent residence he was unable to get a steady job, and odd jobs earn him just enough for food and clothing. He's too stubborn to go to a shelter so he's been living on the streets.
One night he was captured by a demon and subjected to a strange ritual. Celeste and Liam saved him, but the demonic energy changed him physically. Aside from an altered appearance, it gave him dramatically increased strength. He decided to use his new strength to protect others from demons.

Allegiance: His team
Character's role in the novel: The big guy
Relationships with other characters:

1. Rina: She's nothing like the girls he usually likes, so he surprises himself by quickly growing attached to her.
2. Liam: Liam and Luke quickly became best friends. Liam is the only one who knows about Luke's family.
3. Celeste: Luke is loyal to Celeste because she saved him, but he is often frustrated by her attitude.
4. Kaian: He doesn't have much opinion of Kaian, but thinks he and Liam are cute together.

Additional Notes on This Character: He feels guilty because cross-dressers creep him out.

Name: Kaian
Nickname/Alias: Kyle Everton
Age: Species doesn't track age
Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Eria (hidden city in Rocky Mountains)
Current Residence: Vancouver
Occupation: None
Orientation: Gay
Talents/Skills: Fighting, flying, drawing
Parents: Warren, blacksmith, solemn, stoic; Carina, warrior, deceased
Relationship skills: Uncomfortable around people, feels threatened by strangers, doesn't assert himself

Height: 5'0''
Weight: 93 lb
Race: Aryae
Build: Petite
Eye Color: Red
Hair Color/Length/Style: White, chin-length, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Marks: Significant scarring on back
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Dressy casual, fond of long white coats, nothing too warm
Mannerisms: Brushes hair with fingers when uncomfortable, taps fingers violently when stressed
Health: Prone to catching viruses
Physical Disabilities: Wings amputated, brittle bones

Educational Background: No formal schooling
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: None
Character's long-term goals in life: None
Philosophy: There is beauty in the world, but you must be willing to look for it
How does Character see himself/herself? Damaged
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Broken and useless
How self-confident is the character? Not at all
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Someone finding his private sketchbook
Likes: History, natural scenery, paintings, androgyny, niche fashions, hot chocolate, heights
Dislikes: Abstract art, rock music, rap, spicy food, snobs
Habits: Dog-earing pages, comparing events to things he's read, sharing historical trivia
Hobbies: Drawing, studying human history, reading fantasy stories, walking at night
Speech patterns: Doesn't understand slang, accent similar to British, soft tones

Strengths: Kind, gentle, loyal, constant, tolerant
Weaknesses: Insecure, broody, distant, jealous, unforthcoming
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? He is sometimes annoyed, but never angry.
With stress? He runs from the stressful situation if he can, otherwise he pushes himself too hard to get through it.
With sadness? He sleeps too much and spends most of his time sitting in his room alone.
With conflict? Conflict is extremely stressful to him, and he will run from it if he can.
With change? Nothing feels stable to him anymore, so he expects and accepts change.
With loss? He accepts it as an inevitable part of life and moves on, though not without sadness.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He would like to be who he was before losing his wings.
What motivates this character? Doing what is right, proving he is still strong, being worthy of the love others give him
What frightens this character? Being trapped, losing Rina, death
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Unlike his older sister, Kaian had no interest in joining the military. His father encouraged him to become a smith, but that didn't appeal to him either. He eventually found his calling as a historian, trying to preserve his people's past through writing and art. He and Rina were friendly but never really close; until he got sick. When his wings began to rot away the doctors told him there was no hope. He accepted this, but Rina was not ready to lose her little brother. She insisted they cut off his wings so the corruption couldn't spread further. It saved his life, but no one wanted anything to do with him afterward. Rina was the only one who never saw him as a pitiful freak, and she defended him from those who did. It was her idea for the two of them to leave Eria so Kaian could live among humans. He was nervous at first, but found much of human society was strange and fascinating, and hardly anyone viewed him as a freak.
When Celeste and the others found them it was Kaian who decided they would accept the offer to join them.

Allegiance: His team
Character's role in the novel: The chick
Relationships with other characters:

1. Rina: Kaian relies heavily on his sister as he adjusts to his world being shattered. She is his rock.
2. Liam: Kaian is uncomfortable around Liam at first, but after getting his wings develops a crush that turns into real love.
3. Celeste: Celeste is a little too intense for Kaian. He finds too much time with her overwhelming.
4. Luke: He wants to dislike Luke for taking Rina away, but finds him too good a man not to like.

Additional Notes on This Character: He is ashamed of losing his wings, though it wasn't his fault. He can't stand the smell of anything rotting.

Name: Celeste Everton
Age: 47 (appears 23)
Birth Date: October 24
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Upper middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Homeless
Hometown: Pomona, California
Current Residence: Vancouver
Occupation: Demon hunter
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Picking pockets, sneaking around, driving, acrobatics, shooting, swordplay
Siblings: Keith Everton, 6 years older, firefighter, killed in blaze at age 22
Parents: Jonas Everton and Mary Sawyer Everton, surgeon and homemaker, serious, caring but distant
Relationship skills: Outgoing, makes friends easily, refuses to get too close, doesn't trust easily

Height: 5'3''
Weight: 121 lbs
Race: Caucasian
Build: Athletic
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color/Length/Style: Brown, to mid-back, straight, often in a ponytail
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: Broken nose
Marks: Covered in wounds stitched up and hidden with makeup, pierced ears
Handedness: Ambidextrous
How does he/she dress? Punk style, rarely bares skin, likes fishnet
Mannerisms: Playing with hair when bored, rolling eyes
Health: Immune to illness
Physical Disabilities: Falling apart

Educational Background: 70% average in high school
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Look out for her team, make money
Character's long-term goals in life: Break her curse
Philosophy: Live free. No attachments, no restrictions. Be yourself.
How does Character see himself/herself? Independent and free
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A punk with an attitude problem
How self-confident is the character? Very
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Admitting she cares about someone
Likes: Steampunk, chicken, fast cars, fancy weapons, museums
Dislikes: Rules, fussy people, fancy clothes, raw vegetables, kids
Habits: Singing to herself, tapping her fingers
Hobbies: Driving fast, darts, archery, practicing swordplay, climbing
Speech patterns: Talks fast, uses slang, very expressive
Most Prized Possession: An enchanted gun that can kill demons and a sword that can ignite
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Immortal, can't heal any injuries

Strengths: Determined, confident, trustworthy, independent, strong
Weaknesses: Stubborn, greedy, jealous, self-centered, impatient, sarcastic
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? She snaps at people until she can go off and take out her anger on inanimate objects.
With stress? She gets really sarcastic and snaps at people.
With sadness? She buries her sadness under anger.
With conflict? Conflict excites her as long as she's not emotionally invested in the outcome.
With change? She's ok with change. She's good at rolling with the punches.
With loss? She becomes withdrawn and defensive for days, until something makes her snap and she releases her grief.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She wants to be free of the curse, she wishes her brother had lived
What motivates this character? Breaking the curse, monetary gain
What frightens this character? Caring about people, living forever
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Stingy
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? Undecided
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Celeste was a quiet, well-behaved child who idolized her brother. When she was 16 he was killed in a fire, and she was completely changed. She rebelled against her parents and teachers. She committed petty crimes. As soon as she finished school she went out on her own, picking pockets and picking fights. Living in the worst parts of the city, she discovered the existence of demons and learned to defend herself from them. When she was 23 she heard about a warlock who collected valuable enchanted artifacts. She broke into his home and managed to steal several items, including two enchanted weapons, but as she was escaping he placed a curse on her. She now exists between life and death; she will not age and can not die, but neither can she heal any wound she receives.
She has spent the years since being cursed tracking and selling rare supernatural artifacts. She has become an expert in battling demons, but made no human connections until she accidentally saved Liam's life. He dragged her into Luke's rescue, and since then she simply hasn't been able to disentangle herself from them. She became a hero against her will.

Allegiance: Her team
Character's role in the novel: Leader
Relationships with other characters:

1. Liam: Liam is like a kid brother to Celeste. He's annoying, but endearing, and she's quite protective of him.
2. Luke: Celeste is attracted to Luke, but wouldn't go further than flirting. She's seeking death; she wouldn't want a lover to be hurt by losing her.
3. Rina: Celeste is impressed by Rina's combat skills, but is annoyed by how serious she always is.
4. Kaian: Celeste barely acknowledges Kaian. He's too withdrawn to interest her.

Additional Notes on This Character: You can get her to do just about anything by saying you trust her.

Name: Lynn Maybell
Age: 31
Birth Date: January 5
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Canadian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper middle class
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Current Residence: Marathon, Ontario
Occupation: Horror novelist
Orientation: Homoromantic heterosexual
Talents/Skills: Writing, cooking, repairing machinery, managing money
Parents: Dorian Maybell and Elizabeth 'Cherry' Janus Maybell, hippies, loving but irresponsible, Cherry died of drug overdose, Dorian committed suicide
Children: Son Cody, adored, smart and sweet, kidnapped and murdered at age 7
Relationship skills: No social skills, no interest in people, dislikes everyone

Height: 6'1''
Weight: 140 pounds
Race: Caucasian
Build: Skinny
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color/Length/Style: Black, to mid-back, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? Glasses for weak eyes
Skin color: Pale
Distinguishing features: Narrow jaw, sharp nose
Marks: Scar on right forearm from a stab wound
Handedness: Left
How does he/she dress? Pajama pants and a sweater, goes days in the same outfit
Mannerisms: Rests head on arms, touches people randomly
Health: Underweight, poor nutrition
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: 91% average in high school, completed several writing courses
Intelligence Level: Highly intelligent
Any Mental Illnesses? Depression, hallucinations/delusions
Character's short-term goals in life: None
Character's long-term goals in life: None
Philosophy: Life is pain
How does Character see himself/herself? A good father
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? He doesn't care
How self-confident is the character? Not really confident, but completely uninterested in what others think of him
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Nothing
Likes: Night, writing, horror movies, thunderstorms, horses
Dislikes: Cars, children, people, children's books, dogs, sweet things
Habits: Sleeping in inappropriate places, chewing on his cross, forgetting things in strange places
Hobbies: Writing, stargazing
Speech patterns: Low voice, soft tones, very blunt
Most Prized Possession: His mother's gold cross

Strengths: Responsible, practical, perceptive, organized, mature, intelligent, honest
Weaknesses: Reclusive, unmotivated, irritable, suspicious, pessimistic, neurotic
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? His temper explodes, then vanishes without a trace
With stress? He loses himself in his writing
With sadness? He obsesses over mundane tasks like cleaning
With conflict? He ignores conflict
With change? He doesn't even notice change
With loss? He is in extreme denial of his loss
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He is incapable of imagining a different life.
What motivates this character? Nothing
What frightens this character? Reality
Is the character judgmental of others? Yes
Is the character generous or stingy? Switches back and forth
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: At a young age Lynn realized his parents could not be responsible and he would have to take care of them. He took on all of the tasks that should have been theirs. When he was 12 his mother died of a heroin overdose, and he was taken and placed in foster care. His father committed suicide 6 months later. Lynn was an angry and asocial youth, and moved between several foster homes. In high school he slept around and dabbled in drugs. Everything changed when he got a girl pregnant. He was 18 when the baby was born, and the girl took off. Lynn was determined to be a better parent than his own. He applied himself in school and graduated with honors while holding two part-time jobs. He began writing children's books, and though his first two were flops the third began a wildly successful series that allowed him to live off the proceeds. He bought a large house on the outskirts of Marathon, where he expected to watch Cody grow up in peace.
One morning Lynn went into 7-year-old Cody's room to find the window broken and the boy gone. After a desperate search he found his son's body on the shore of the lake, a noose still around his neck. The madman responsible was found in a church, claiming he'd killed a demon. The funeral was the last time Lynn had human contact. He ordered groceries online and left the money on the porch. His editor's attempts to contact him were ignored. Just when she was giving up, a new manuscript arrived; a horror novel. His horrors soon became more popular than his children's books, and among fans his tragedy and madness became legend.

Character's role in the novel: Main character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Alex - Lynn considers Alex unnoteworthy, but finds his traits strangely endearing and eventually falls in love
2. Maddie - Currently the foremost of Lynn's fictional boarders, Maddie often confronts him with small truths but protects him from things he can't handle
3. Ramita Verma - Lynn's editor tries and fails to get him to open up, but she never gives up

Additional Notes on This Character: He hallucinates that the characters of his stories live with him. His fictional boarders have to remind him to eat. Though most of the time he believes his son is alive, he has never hallucinated Cody.

Name: Alex Michael Regent
Age: 24
Birth Date: November 30
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Lower class
Hometown: Marathon, Ontario
Current Residence: Marathon, Ontario
Occupation: None
Orientation: Panromantic bisexual
Talents/Skills: Repairing machinery, photography, yoga, shoplifting, acting
Siblings: Brother Kris Regent, 8 years older, undiagnosed schizophrenic, severe mood swings, violent outbursts
Parents: Father Jeremy Regent, construction worker, over-protective, stressed, killed in accident; Mother Catherine James Regent, paranoid schizophrenic, needs supervision
Relationship skills: Difficulty trusting people, friendly, well-liked

Height: 5'8''
Weight: 149 pounds
Race: Caucasian
Build: Average
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color/Length/Style: Brown, chin-length, wavy
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Marks: Thin scar across forehead
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Casual, baggy clothes
Mannerisms: Flinches at sudden movement, twiddles thumbs when nervous
Health: Prone to stress-related illness
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: Dropped out at 16
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Care for his mother, find a job
Character's long-term goals in life: Start a family
Philosophy: Love is the only thing that truly matters
How does Character see himself/herself? A caretaker, enduring what he must for those he loves
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? An easy-going doormat
How self-confident is the character? Trying to be more confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? An even balance
What would most embarrass this character? People meeting his mother
Likes: Sleeping in, dragons, dogs, vegetarian foods, comedic movies
Dislikes: Meat, sports, big cities, judgmental people, violence, silence
Habits: Sticking to scheduled meal times, organizing everything, singing under his breath
Hobbies: Photography, running, hiking, acting, watching movies, board games
Speech patterns: Soft-spoken, sarcastic when annoyed

Strengths: Tolerant, thoughtful, sympathetic, mature, courageous, honest
Weaknesses: Stubborn, lonely, impatient, restless
Introvert or Extrovert? Switches depending on mood
How does the character deal with anger? He is afraid to lose his temper so he buries his anger
With stress? He takes off and spends a few nights on the streets
With sadness? He cries freely but privately
With conflict? He panics slightly, which makes him overly confrontational
With change? He accepts it as no big deal
With loss? He is devastated and takes a long time to recover
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He wants to be free of his brother
What motivates this character? His responsibilities, helping people
What frightens this character? His brother, losing his mother, going crazy
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite to elders and those he respects, rude to others

Does the character believe in God? Undecided
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: When Alex was 11 his father died in an accident on a construction site. His mother is schizophrenic, so his older brother took charge of the family. Unfortunately Kris is also schizophrenic, and his disorder manifests with violent outbursts. He would attack Alex or their mother with little provocation, once slamming his brother face-first into the edge of a stone step. The doctors said he was lucky his 'fall' didn't cause brain damage. Alex hid his brother's behavior because in between outbursts Kris was a good person, and Alex didn't want him to be taken away; and if Kris couldn't look after their mother she would be put in a hospital and Alex would lose them both.
At 16 he dropped out of school to care for his mother while Kris worked. Around that same time the stress started affecting his health; he suffered panic attacks and bouts with anorexia. He determined that he needed to escape sometimes; so every once in a while he would take off and spend a few nights on the streets. Some of the people he befriended taught him to swipe food, though since he knew he'd be going home eventually he gave away most of what he took.
One evening he was spotted shoplifting by a couple of off-duty cops, who gave chase. He ended up in front of an isolated house, and finding the door unlocked hid inside. The owner, Lynn, was about to turn him over when he heard one cop explaining to the other about his son. He angrily chased them away and said Alex could stay as long as he wanted as long as he was out of the way.

Character's role in the novel: Love interest
Relationships with other characters:

1. Lynn: Alex dislikes Lynn at first but is intrigued by him. He is caught between liking the man and hating his madness.
2. Kris: Alex fears his brother, and hates that he can't stop loving him.
3. Catherine: Alex adores his mother and would do anything for her; except let her be put in a hospital.

Additional Notes on This Character: When his mother is having an episode Alex will do yoga with her, to calm her down and help her focus.

Name: Cora Wright
Nickname/Alias: Lucifer's Angel
Age: 24
Birth Date: February 29
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Homeless
Hometown: Detroit
Current Residence: None
Occupation: None
Orientation: Panromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Singing, sneaking around, killing, recognizing sinners
Siblings: Caden Wright, 3 years younger, severe moodswings, PTSD, determined to save Cora
Parents: Father Joseph Wright, factory worker, alcoholic, abusive, tortured Cora for years, killed by her; mother Milagro Moreno Wright, meek, submissive, committed suicide when Cora was 9
Relationship skills: Likes people, no concept of appropriate behavior, frightens everyone away

Height: 5'5''
Weight: 115 lb
Race: Caucasian/Mexican
Build: Slender
Eye Color: Purple
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blonde, shoulder-length, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: Large, child-like eyes
Marks: Scars all over body - large one on back from left shoulder to right hip
Handedness: Ambidextrous
How does he/she dress? A white sundress, black hooded cloak, and either boots or sandals
Mannerisms: Tilts head when confused, giggles a lot, likes to hold hands with people
Health: Unusually good
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: None
Intelligence Level: Slightly below average
Any Mental Illnesses? Schizophrenia
Character's short-term goals in life: Find her sister, free sinners
Character's long-term goals in life: She doesn't plan far ahead
Philosophy: Every soul deserves to be free
How does Character see himself/herself? A savior
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A savior
How self-confident is the character? Perfectly
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Nothing embarrasses her
Likes: Children, animals, innocence, music, the ocean
Dislikes: Fake smiles, violence, liars, robots, shouting
Habits: Tasting the blood of her victims, skipping, never stepping on cracks
Hobbies: Dancing, singing, painting
Speech patterns: Singsong tone, only uses first person when speaking in present tense
Most Prized Possession: Her knife

Strengths: Selfless, serene, sweet, trusting, graceful
Weaknesses: Delicate, unstable, absentminded
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? She has only experienced anger once, when it led her to kill her father
With stress? She is never stressed
With sadness? She finds a place to nap and the faces sing her to sleep
With conflict? She is unable to see any conflict as serious; it's a game to her, a play-fight
With change? Big changes don't affect her, but little interruptions in routine are upsetting
With loss? She doesn't register loss, because she doesn't feel that anyone is truly gone
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She wants to find her sister
What motivates this character? Freeing souls
What frightens this character? People trying to stop her from killing, disappointing the faces
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Yes
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? People are born innocent but tempted to sin. Sin turns blood black and weighs down the soul, but death frees the soul.
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? Her mission is to free souls imprisoned by sin.

Backstory: Joseph Wright was a sadist who abused his wife physically for years, until she slit her wrists. He turned on his daughters, who were young but already aware of Daddy's 'games'. Cora volunteered to be his victim so he wouldn't hurt Caden. Things weren't too bad until she hit puberty and her illness began to manifest. Her madness made her father angry.
Joseph moved to a new town where no one knew he had two daughters, and converted the basement to a cell Cora was never allowed to leave. Caden would sneak in at night to feed Cora and treat her injuries, and Cora's world soon came to revolve around her sister.
On the night of Cora's 19th birthday Caden released her from the cell while their father slept, and they tried to run for it. Joseph woke and chased them with a broken beer bottle, slicing Cora's back open and causing her to smack her head on the ground hard enough to have a concussion. Then he turned on Caden. Cora tackled him to the ground, grabbed the bottle, and drove it into his throat. As she passed out, her final thought was how black his blood looked in the moonlight.
Cora woke two weeks later in a panic. She strangled the cop watching her hospital room into unconsciousness and stabbed a doctor and another patient during her escape. She stole a dress from a clothesline and found a quiet place to think, and that's when everything became clear; her father's blood was black because of the sin in it, weighing down his soul. She had given him a great gift by freeing him from his sin, and there must be others in need of that same gift. She had to find Caden, but until then she would seek out sinners in need of saving.

Character's role in the novel: Protagonist
Relationships with other characters:

1. Caden Wright: Cora considers her sister the purest person on Earth, and is constantly seeking her.
2. Sam Foster: Cora is amused by this cop who's so obsessed with her. In her mind they have a friendship.
3. Serke: Serke is the leader of Cora's faces, the one who speaks for the others. Cora trusts him completely.

Additional Notes on This Character: After drinking a victim's blood they join her faces; spirits that may or may not be real and lead her to her victims. Coincidences always go in her favor. She hates the taste of blood.

Name: Locura Evan Momiji Fox Vader Rudolfo Tiberius Malekin
Nickname/Alias: Loki
Age: 15
Birth Date: February 17
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Hometown: Pixie
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: Student
Orientation: Aromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Magic, speaking several languages, gymnastics, dancing
Relationship skills: Very outgoing, friendly, oblivious to others' feelings

Height: 5'0''
Weight: 85lbs
Race: Caucasian
Build: Petite
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blond, to mid-back, straight, often dyed unnatural colors
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: Freckles
Handedness: Ambidextrous
How does he/she dress? Eccentric, lots of clashing colors and costume pieces, never wears shoes
Mannerisms: Always moving, swings his feet when sitting, talks with his hands
Health: Very good
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: Attended school from 7th to 10th grade, grades varied wildly
Intelligence Level: Very high
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Have fun until the pixies find him
Character's long-term goals in life: He doesn't make plans for the future
Philosophy: What are you living for if you're not having fun?
How does Character see himself/herself? Amazing, unique, fascinating, superior to everyone
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Amazing, unique, fascinating, superior to everyone
How self-confident is the character? Believes he has total confidence, but is quite insecure subconsciously
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion - he scorns logic
What would most embarrass this character? He is never embarrassed
Likes: Games, pranks, sweets, animals, bright colors, strange costumes, thunderstorms
Dislikes: Boring people, shoes, meat, milk, snow
Habits: Fiddling with small objects, dancing around when bored
Hobbies: Playing pranks, practicing magic, dancing, climbing everything, trying to train wild animals, building crazy machines
Speech patterns: Talks fast, sometimes switches languages mid-sentence, very informal speech
Most Prized Possession: None; anything he values he soon loses interest in
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Some limited magic

Strengths: Playful, outgoing, confident, optimistic, innocent
Weaknesses: Rude, unsympathetic, immature, impatient, rash, confrontational
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? Loki is never angry; at most he gets frustrated and blows off steam at people, then forgets the whole situation
With stress? The only thing that stresses him is people leaving, and he doesn't understand why he feels that way so he gets frustrated
With sadness? He faces anything that would make him sad with extreme denial
With conflict? Conflict is entertaining to him; unless it's serious, in which case he declares it boring and takes off
With change? He loves change and dreads stagnation
With loss? He blocks out the memories of whoever he lost, though subconsciously he clings to reminders
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He ignores anything he doesn't like about his life
What motivates this character? Having fun, and being interesting enough that no one will ever leave him
What frightens this character? Being abandoned, being alone, not being good enough for people, losing Chase
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Loki was abducted as an infant by pixies and replaced with a changeling. He was spoiled rotten, treated like the universe revolved around him; until he started to grow up and the pixies got bored and switched back. They magically granted him the changelings memories so he could step into that life, but he refused to lie about how he'd really grown up. He told his parents the truth. They declared he wasn't their child and threw him out.
He spent three nights on the streets. He didn't fit in in this world; he was lost and confused, and only 12 years old. Fortunately the first person to find him was Alastor. Loki told a modified version of his story - in denial that he was abandoned, he convinced himself that the pixies accidentally lost him - and Alastor offered him a home at Haven.

Allegiance: Chase
Character's role in the novel: Comic relief, supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Alastor: Loki won't admit it, but he admires Alastor and is truly grateful to the naga for taking him in.
2. Tess: Subconsciously Loki senses that Tess knows the truth about his abandonment, and it makes him uncomfortable. Consciously he just calls her boring.
3. Braelyn: Braelyn is interesting to Loki just because she's new. He likes that sometimes she'll play along with him.
4. Mayon: Loki dislikes Mayon for stopping him when he's just having fun with people.
5. Bell: Loki likes to mock Bell's insecurity, and honestly doesn't understand why it bothers her.
6. Eris: Loki finds it amusing when Eris makes people uncomfortable, but they don't really interact.
7. Charon: Loki ignores Charon because he's boring.
8. Chase: Loki adores Chase and would do absolutely anything for him.

Additional Notes on This Character: Loki was never taught to swim. Every night he puts out a bowl of milk in case the pixies come.

Name: Belladonna
Nickname/Alias: Bell
Age: 182 (as a nightmare)
Birth Date: Unknown
Nationality: Unknown
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Unknown
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: None
Hometown: Unknown
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: Nightmare
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Swimming, running long distances, playing violin
Significant Other: None
Siblings: None
Parents: Unknown
Relationship skills: Shy, extremely anxious, seeks to please others, feels unworthy of friendship

Height: 5'7''
Weight: None (despite being corporeal she technically doesn't exist in reality)
Race: Nightmare
Build: Bulky, athletic
Eye Color: Red
Hair Color/Length/Style: Flame-colored, to base of shoulder-blades, wavy
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Ebony
Distinguishing features: Sharp cheekbones
Marks: None
Handedness: Left
How does he/she dress? Feminine, modest, unremarkable
Mannerisms: Ducks her head often, wrings hands when upset, rarely makes eye contact
Health: Perfect
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: Unknown
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? Severe anxiety
Character's short-term goals in life: Don't hold her companions back
Character's long-term goals in life: Find her true name, overcome her anxiety
Philosophy: Above all else, strive to do no harm
How does Character see himself/herself? Weak, pathetic, unworthy of affection
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Weak and pitiful, if someone can care about her it only proves they're better than she deserves
How self-confident is the character? Not at all
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Every perceived mistake or flaw embarrasses her
Likes: Quiet, starry skies, children, animals, books, water
Dislikes: Aggressive people, loud noises, fighting, attention, fire, meat
Habits: Cleaning when upset, wandering the outskirts of Dream when thinking, always placing items so the labels face out
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, walking in the forest, playing the violin
Speech patterns: Speaks quietly, stutters often
Most Prized Possession: None
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Instant travel through Dream, shapeshifting, access to all knowledge, immortality

Strengths: Gentle, kind, self-sacrificing, trusting
Weaknesses: Timid, anxious, no self-esteem, pessimistic, hesitant to try anything
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? She is too fearful to ever get angry
With stress? Stress causes panic attacks and forces her to flee
With sadness? She sinks into despair; but this dulls her anxiety and actually allows her to cope better
With conflict? Conflict triggers severe and crippling panic attacks
With change? She accepts change as inevitable, and no more upsetting than anything else
With loss? She blames herself, even if there's nothing she could have done
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She wants to be free of life as a nightmare
What motivates this character? Overcoming her fear, escaping her role
What frightens this character? Failing others, people recognizing her lack of worth, being a nightmare forever
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Uncertain
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? None
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: When the nightmares need to expand their ranks they find women who are living with despair and offer them a chance to escape their lives. They are made into nightmares, and their names and pasts are sealed away. Like all nightmares, Bell spent her first hundred years working continuously; then she earned the status known as Mara's Trust, allowing her to work 12 hours a day and spend the remaining time on Earth, if she wishes. Interacting with humans, she came to understand fear; and quickly came to hate herself for causing it. Her guilt blinded her to anything but her faults, destroying her self-worth. She became desperate to learn her true name, which would allow her to reclaim her mortality. To this end she sought out Tess, hoping the reaper would have some knowledge of a woman who had disappeared without dying around the time she was made a nightmare. Tess couldn't help. She did, however, feel sympathy for Bell, and offered Haven as a place to spend her time on Earth.

Allegiance: Her companions, Mara (unwillingly)
Character's role in the novel: Supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Bell doesn't know Braelyn well enough to judge her, but she has a tendency to accidentally trigger Bell's anxiety.
2. Alastor: Bell always felt calmer in Alastor's presence, but she blames herself for not saving him.
3. Tess: Bell greatly admires Tess for her calm and gentle confidence. They spend a fair bit of time together.
4. Loki: Loki makes Bell extremely anxious, and she avoids him as much as possible.
5. Mayon: Bell feels a sense of responsibility for Mayon, and tries to connect with him.
6. Eris: Bell doesn't handle Eris' flirting well, but apart from that she's surprisingly comfortable around the cat-girl.
7. Charon: Bell feels a lot of pity for Charon. She wishes she could help heal him.
8. Chase: Bell doesn't know what to think about Chase yet, but she's grateful he's nothing like Loki.

Additional Notes on This Character: A male witch named Killian fell for Bell when he stayed at Haven, but she felt unworthy and rejected him so he left. Her nightmare form resembles a Clydesdale.

Name: Braelyn Marie Jennis
Nickname/Alias: Brae
Age: 18
Birth Date: August 7
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Upper middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper class
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: None
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Driving, dancing, speaking Spanish, math
Parents: Father Michael Jennis, local politician, outspoken opponent of non-human rights, caring but controlling; mother Marie Karel Jennis, stage actress, supported non-humans, very loving, disappeared eight years ago
Extended Family: Uncle Alan Owens, avid hunter, distant; aunt Lily Jennis Owens, wife of Alan, sister of Michael, very meek; cousin Colin Owens, 16, son of Alan and Lily, fond of Braelyn, desperate to impress his father
Relationship skills: Friendly, outgoing, good judge of character, no patience for people who don't impress her

Height: 5'4''
Weight: 122 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Athletic
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color/Length/Style: Copper, shoulder-length, wavy, silver tips
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: High cheekbones
Marks: Scar under her nose
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Casual, comfortable, mainly jeans and t-shirts
Mannerisms: Rolling her eyes, linking arms when she walks with someone
Health: Excellent
Physical Disabilities: Lycanthropy

Educational Background: completed eleventh grade, 68% average, repeated fifth grade
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Find a safe home, protect Chase and Loki
Character's long-term goals in life: Become a teacher, raise a daughter
Philosophy: Living without freedom is no life at all
How does Character see himself/herself? Strong and independent
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A typical teenager
How self-confident is the character? Quite confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mainly emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Freaking out over an imagined threat
Likes: Green, rare steak, action movies, thunderstorms, classic rock
Dislikes: Cold weather, rap music, yappy dogs, raw vegetables, preppy girls
Habits: Singing to herself, leaving her things in odd places, bouncing her foot when sitting
Hobbies: Going to clubs/parties, driving, reading comic books
Speech patterns: Talks fast, a lot of slang, poor grammar
Most Prized Possession: Charm bracelet that was her mother's
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Becomes a wolf on full moon nights, stronger senses

Strengths: Loyal, independent, kind, generous
Weaknesses: Stubborn, rash, impatient, short-tempered, rude
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? She'll snap at whoever made her angry and storm off, wanting nothing to do with them
With stress? She becomes extremely short tempered, and with prolonged stress has no appetite and trouble sleeping
With sadness? She becomes listless, eats too little and sleeps too much
With conflict? She enjoys conflict and will jump right into it, often making things worse
With change? She doesn't really care about change one way or the other
With loss? She becomes angry at herself and the universe
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She wants to feel loved
What motivates this character? Proving herself
What frightens this character? People disappearing, snakes, drowning
Is the character judgmental of others? Sometimes
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude, except to parental figures

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Braelyn grew up with her father's anti-humanoid agenda, but her mother taught her to accept those who were different. She and her mother were extremely close; until one day when she was ten. She came home from school to find her mother gone, along with several valuables. The police concluded that Marie simply left, but Braelyn is convinced she was killed by thieves. Her mother would not abandon her.
Losing her mother led to emotional and behavioral problems. She failed school that year, and her grades never did recover. As she got older she started hanging out with older kids, drinking and partying. Her father tried to rein her in, which just made her rebellion worse.
One full moon night, while walking home from a party, Braelyn was attacked by a rogue werewolf. She fought it off with a silver dagger her father had ordered her to bring, but she was scratched; and some infected blood got into hers. She hid her first month's transformation by claiming she was spending the weekend at a friend's place and dodging her father's questions; it was nothing unusual for her, so he didn't get suspicious. On the first night next month she pretended to be sick and went to bed earlier, but her father saw her sneaking out and followed until she transformed. The next night he met up with his nephew and brother-in-law and they went on a wolf hunt.

Allegiance: Her companions
Character's role in the novel: Protagonist
Relationships with other characters:

1. Alastor: Alastor was the gentle, loving father Braelyn always wished she had.
2. Tess: Braelyn tries not to like Tess, because it feels like replacing and betraying her mother; she fails.
3. Loki: Loki drives Braelyn crazy, but she finds herself becoming protective of him.
4. Mayon: Braelyn doesn't pay much attention to Mayon, but she is grateful for his miraculous rescue.
5. Bell: Braelyn avoids Bell; the other woman's nervous tension always puts her on edge.
6. Eris: Eris frustrates Braelyn to no end, but there's a strange affection there too.
7. Charon: Braelyn has a crush on Charon, and wishes he would let down his walls.
8. Chase: Braelyn and Chase bond as the newcomers to this life, and she looks at him like a little brother who needs protecting.

Additional Notes on This Character: Has had a fake ID since she was 14, used to sleep around but has been celibate since a pregnancy scare, sometimes worries that her mother really did leave

Name: Charon Damen Leonakos
Age: 23
Birth Date: December 29
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Greek
Socioeconomic Level as a child: N/A
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Homeless
Hometown: Militant compound near Volos, Greece
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: Unemployed
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Drawing, driving, fighting, hunting, shooting, speaking Greek
Parents: Father Damen Leonakos, militant leader, obsessed with the threat of vampires, manipulated Aradia and viewed her and Charon as tools; mother Aradia Bakora, young, naive, blindly trusts in God and Damen
Relationship skills: Suspicious, dislikes people, convinced any decent people connected to him will die

Height: 5'10''
Weight: 149 lb
Race: Dhampir
Build: Slender but well-muscled
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color/Length/Style: Dark brown, shoulder-length, straight, usually loose, in a ponytail when drawing or fighting
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Distinguishing features: Sharp features, narrow face
Marks: Scars across left eyebrow and nose
Handedness: Left
How does he/she dress? Dark colors, always in pants and long sleeves, favors dress shirts and long coats
Mannerisms: Paces often, traces lines with a finger, looks past a person when talking to them
Health: Hemophilia
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Above average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Find a safe place to leave the others
Character's long-term goals in life: Cut himself off from everyone
Philosophy: Good things never last
How does Character see himself/herself? A damaged, tainted creature who is cursed to kill any who care for him
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Broken, worthless, and cursed
How self-confident is the character? Confident in his ability, but not his worth
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Logic
What would most embarrass this character? Never embarrassed
Likes: Art, solitude, open spaces, country music, silk
Dislikes: Crowds, loud noises, bullies, blood, bright colors, TV
Habits: Falling asleep on the roof, ignoring people, taking things apart, fidgeting
Hobbies: Drawing, watching people, climbing trees
Speech patterns: Greek accent, speaks rarely, quiet voice
Most Prized Possession: His mother's silver cross
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Can instantly identify vampires, enhanced hearing and night vision

Strengths: Protective, strong, focused, practical, thoughtful, perceptive
Weaknesses: Untrusting, cynical, aloof, gloomy, jealous, detached, unmotivated
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? He becomes violent, with no regard for the life of the one who angered him, but remains cold
With stress? He draws endlessly, obsessively, and becomes frustrated if interrupted
With sadness? He retreats even further from others and draws portraits of those he has lost
With conflict? He keeps out of it if he can, otherwise he ends it with swift violence
With change? He ignores it as much as possible
With loss? He accepts loss as inevitable, but still blames himself
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He would like to stop hurting people
What motivates this character? Protecting the weak
What frightens this character? Being loved
Is the character judgmental of others? Yes
Is the character generous or stingy? Usually generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? No
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? He dislikes religion

Backstory: Damen Leonakos led a militant group which disapproved of foreigners in Greece, but their focus shifted with the discovery of non-humans and the revelation that Greece was a hub of vampiric activity. Inspired by myth, the group began attempting to breed dhampirs, who would supposedly be powerful beings perfectly suited to hunting and wiping out vampires. From their first round of experiments they determined that the infants would not survive unless nursed by a vampire, meaning they needed a cooperative mother. They found Aradia.
Aradia was the daughter of the Bakora clan's leader. She was captured when she wandered away from her clan and imprisoned in a secret facility. There, Damen approached her posing as a medical student and fellow prisoner charged with her health. He seduced her, and she was glad to bear his child.
Aradia accepted her new life. She couldn't leave, but she was treated well, and she was madly in love with Damen. Love blinded her to his manipulation. When their son grew into a child she allowed him to spend most of his time with Damen, who put him through experiments to test his abilities. To his frustration Charon wasn't nearly as powerful as the legends claimed, and in fact had been weakened by inheriting hemophilia. Determined not to let it all be for nothing, Damen and his partners pushed Charon to be the perfect hunter. When he told his mother she told him to endure their cruelty and wait for God to save them; when he tried to tell her about Damen's involvement she refused to believe him.
When Charon was sixteen a final test was prepared. Aradia was released in the crumbling wreckage of an earthquake zone. Charon was sent to hunt her. He shot her, and she lived just long enough to smile at him and press her cross into his hands. Then he went back and slaughtered everyone involved in the project. He didn't know anything about getting along in the world outside the compound, but he was a quick learner. He got a job from a boat captain willing to trade work for passage to America with no questions asked. He wanted to be as far from his birthplace as he could get.
He wandered to a big city and lived on the streets for a while, until he was careless and got cut. Krysta found him bleeding profusely and took care of him; his hemophilia coupled with his appearance led her to deduce he was a vampire, and she offered him a place in the safe-house she ran, in the guise of a homeless shelter. She and her granddaughter Beth, a werewolf, took to him immediately, and invited him to stay permanently.
Unfortunately, some of the people at Krysta's church figured out what she was doing and decided to teach her a lesson. One of them, a young woman named Anne, was expecting Krysta to visit her to discuss the church's food drive. It was agreed that while she was out the shelter would be burned down. But Krysta had seen the looks that passed between Anne and Charon. She sent him in her place, and she and Beth went to the shelter. By the time Anne found out and called the others it was too late. She told Charon, who rushed back and ran into the inferno but couldn't save the women.
Charon retrieved Krysta's book detailing the other safe-houses and set out for the nearest one to deliver the news of her death. He planned to move on right away but Tess kept convincing him to stay just a little longer, until he simply lost the will to leave.

Allegiance: Haven
Character's role in the novel: Secondary character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Braelyn upsets Charon because she reminds him of both his mother and Krysta's granddaughter
2. Alastor: Objectively, Charon knows he should feel respect and gratitude for Alastor, but he simply can't connect to him
3. Loki: Charon is much more patient with Loki than might be expected; he wants to protect the boy's innocence, but is afraid he'll tarnish it if he gets close
4. Mayon: Charon has no interest in or opinion of Mayon
5. Tess: Tess takes care of Charon and is one of the few people he doesn't worry about hurting, because in his eyes she is unbreakable
6. Bell: Charon is always on edge around Bell, because she is kind and delicate and he knows he'll hurt her somehow
7. Eris: Charon doesn't understand Eris or her flirting, which frustrates both of them
8. Chase: Charon has no opinion of Chase and is barely aware of his presence

Additional Notes on This Character: Loved his mother but won't admit it, jumped off a roof at age eleven and challenged God to make him fly, often must be reminded to eat/sleep/take his medication

Name: Mayon
Age: 1
Birth Date: N/A
Nationality: N/A
Socioeconomic Level: N/A
Hometown: N/A
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: Homeless
Orientation: Heteroromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Cooking, fighting
Relationship skills: Does not understand social niceties, aims to be friendly but doesn't know how

Height: Varies between 5'6 and 6'8
Weight: Nothing
Race: Shade
Build: Usually slender
Eye Color: Usually red
Hair Color/Length/Style: Usually blond, length and style vary greatly
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Usually pale
Distinguishing features: Vary
Marks: Usually gives himself a few scars
Handedness: Ambidextrous
How does he/she dress? Tries several different styles, but fond of bilowing coats and fedoras
Mannerisms: Mimics mannerisms of others
Health: Perfect
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Experience as much as possible, protect Bell
Character's long-term goals in life: None
Philosophy: Life is measured in experience
How does Character see himself/herself? He is still shaping his identity
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? He has no idea, and doesn't really care
How self-confident is the character? Quite, but not over-confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Logic, but can be surprisingly emotional
What would most embarrass this character? Never embarrassed
Likes: Food, animals, crowds, activity, fighting
Dislikes: Alcohol, spicy food, darkness, solitude
Habits: Constantly shifting form slightly, touching everything
Hobbies: Swimming, running, trying new foods
Speech patterns: Speaks slowly, constantly shifting pitch and accent
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Shadow form, shapeshifting, immortal

Strengths: Fearless, steadfast, strong, agile, honest, quick-witted
Weaknesses: Socially awkward, violent, little empathy, emotionally distant
Introvert or Extrovert? Ambivert
How does the character deal with anger? With his claws
With stress? Never stressed
With sadness? Sadness confuses him; he doesn't understand his own feelings
With conflict? His natural response is violence
With change? He hasn't existed long enough to have a sense of stability; to him life is always changing
With loss? He accepts it matter-of-factly and moves on
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He is content
What motivates this character? Taking care of Bell, experiencing life
What frightens this character? Losing his identity
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Unknowingly rude

Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? They are unfamiliar concepts

Backstory: Mayon appeared a year ago, following Bell home from a night's work. He was barely sentient, with only a very basic understanding of what was going on around him, and violence was his only form of interaction. When the group realized he was sticking around they decided to give him a name. This triggered a radical change; he now had a sense of identity. From this he gradually began reaching out, managing primitive but intelligent communication.

Allegiance: Bell
Character's role in the novel: Secondary character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Mayon likes Braelyn's attitude, but doesn't really care much about her one way or the other.
2. Alastor: Mayon respects Alastor but they don't interact.
3. Tess: Tess was the first to acknowledge Mayon as alive, and for that he likes and respects her.
4. Loki: Mayon has no patience for Loki's antics. Before gaining human form he would often respond with his claws.
5. Bell: It was by following Bell that Mayon found his way out of Dream. He is extremely grateful and wishes to repay her somehow.
6. Eris: Mayon is annoyed by Eris' flirting, but appreciates her enjoyment of life.
7. Charon: Mayon and Charon ignore each other.
8. Chase: Mayon has no opinion of Chase yet.

Additional Notes on This Character: Sometimes feels like taking female form but still identifies as male

Name: Tess
Nickname/Alias: None
Age: Eternal
Birth Date: None
Nationality: None
Socioeconomic Level: Homeless
Hometown: None
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: None
Orientation: Panromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Cooking, all languages
Significant Other: None
Relationship skills: Cares about everyone, puts people at ease with her presence, hard to dislike

Height: 5'11
Weight: 102 lb
Race: Reaper
Build: Slender
Eye Color: White with no irises or pupils
Hair Color/Length/Style: White, to mid-back, straight and loose
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Distinguishing features: Unique eyes, ageless features, soft features
Handedness: Ambidextrous
How does he/she dress? Elegant, feminine, cool or muted colors
Mannerisms: Touches others when upset
Health: Perfect
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Above average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: See the residents of Haven safe
Character's long-term goals in life: See the end of non-human persecution
Philosophy: What matters most in life is the kindness you share.
How does Character see himself/herself? As a guide and nurturer to mortals
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? As a mother figure
How self-confident is the character? Usually confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? A combination
What would most embarrass this character? She is never embarrassed
Likes: Classical music, children, flowers, birds, radio plays
Dislikes: Sugary foods, amusement park rides, violence, television
Habits: Stroking a person's hair, getting lost in thought
Hobbies: Reading, slow dancing, cooking, playing piano
Speech patterns: Speaks softly and slowly, tone and accent difficult to define
Most Prized Possession: She doesn't care about material things
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Immortal

Strengths: Calm, caring, maternal, wise, gentle, trusting, forgiving, patient
Weaknesses: Distant, passive, quick to despair
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? Her anger is concealed and fleeting, quickly replaced by sadness.
With stress? She never feels stress.
With sadness? She becomes more quiet and distant than usual, and is tempted to disappear entirely.
With conflict? She never participates in conflict, and witnessing it deeply saddens her.
With change? She has known much change in her long existence, and will know much more. She accepts it out of necessity.
With loss? She long ago accepted that she will lose everyone eventually. It saddens her, but she takes comfort in the knowledge that they are at peace and focuses on comforting the living.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She accepts her existence as it is
What motivates this character? Taking care of others, seeing her friends find happiness
What frightens this character? Losing her friends
Is the character judgmental of others? Not at all
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? As a reaper she knows the truth about religion and the afterlife, but she refuses to tell anyone

Backstory: As a reaper she had no identity or personality; but over time she began to change. She began to care about the souls she took. This was disliked but tolerated by the other reapers, who valued only duty; until she saved a life that was destined to end. For this grave crime she was exiled, stripped of most of her power and sentenced to live among humans for as long as the species lasts. She had a friend among the living - the catgirl Sanura, the only intelligent being who could see her - so the two lived together. Sanura named her Tess, and later when Sanura sought a new name Tess called her Eris. They spent millenia together, until modern times and humanity's discovery of non-humans. They were among the many who sought refuge from the purge in Bhogavati. They were taken in by Alastor and his wife, and when Tess had an idea Alastor brought her before the Naga Council. At her suggestion a series of safehouses was established around the world to help non-humans get into hiding. When Alastor went to America to run one of them Tess and Eris joined him.

Allegiance: Her companions
Character's role in the novel: Supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Tess appreciates Braelyn's youth and admires her passion and leadership. She is willing to follow Braelyn despite her age.
2. Alastor: Tess gradually fell in love with Alastor. She suspects he may have returned her feelings, but the customs of his people prevented either of them from confessing before he died.
3. Loki: Tess feels great sympathy for Loki. No matter how out of hand he gets she tolerates it, because she understands why he hides from reality and needs to believe he is special.
4. Mayon: Tess believed from the start that Mayon was more than a mindless creature. She encourages him to be more human and shares his joy at each new experience.
5. Bell: Tess is sympathetic to and protective of Bell. It pains her not to be able to help Bell find her identity.
6. Eris: Eris was Tess' first friend, and is still the one she holds most dear. They have a queerplatonic relationship.
7. Charon: Tess is deeply saddened by Charon, but she is often by his side, reminding him to eat and gently encouraging him to connect to others.
8. Chase: Tess does not really know Chase, but she finds him easy to care for and is grateful for his bond with Loki.

Additional Notes on This Character: Despite living for millenia she never had romantic feelings for anyone before Alastor

Name: Chase William Ashford
Age: 15
Birth Date: October 6
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: American
Socioeconomic Level as a Child: Middle class
Hometown: Carolina Meadows, North Carolina
Current Residence: Carolina Meadows, North Carolina
Occupation: Student
Orientation: Homoromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Graphic design, swimming, multitasking
Parents: Father James Ashford, lawyer, strict, over-protective; mother Carol Askin Ashford, secretary, sickly, died giving birth
Relationship skills: Friendly, eager to please, eager to make friends

Height: 5'4''
Weight: 129 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Average
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color/Length/Style: Black, shoulder-length, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale
Marks: Freckles
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Dressy casual, conservative, mainly cool colors
Mannerisms: Blinks a lot when surprised, chews lip when focused
Health: Perfect
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: Completed 9th grade, poor grades due to time off sick, failed 6th grade
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? Dyslexia
Character's short-term goals in life: Stay with and support Loki
Character's long-term goals in life: Finish school, become a graphic designer, beome a father
Philosophy: All you need is love
How does Character see himself/herself? Very ordinary
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Unnoteworthy
How self-confident is the character? Not very
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mainly emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Reading aloud in front of strangers
Likes: The outdoors, high winds, violin music, dancing
Dislikes: Being stuck inside, hospitals, milk, rock music, rap music, horror movies
Habits: Humming, repeating verbal instructions, fiddling with objects
Hobbies: Graphic design, swimming, collecting post cards from distant places
Speech patterns: Soft tone, speaks slowly and quietly, no noticeable accent
Most Prized Possession: None

Strengths: Kind, gentle, friendly, dependable, devoted, thoughtful, honest
Weaknesses: Timid, hesitant, blindly loyal, easily distracted
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? Anger stresses him out and can cause panic attacks
With stress? He gets frustrated and tends to snap at people, though he apologizes immediately
With sadness? He becomes quiet and withdrawn
With conflict? He usually avoids conflict as it makes him uncomfortable, but occasionally surprises himself by jumping in
With change? He doesn't like change, but he can accept it as long as he has one constant thing to hold on to
With loss? He fears losing someone else, and seeks comfort from others' presences
What would the character like to change in his/her life? To be free from his father, for Loki to love him back
What motivates this character? Devotion to Loki
What frightens this character? Letting people down, losing Loki, having to fight, being lost
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? He is unsure
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: Chase's mother had a genetic condition that resulted in a very weak immune system, which she passed on to him. Complications during his birth killed her, and he barely survived. Much of his childhood was spent battling various illnesses. His father became extremely overprotective, isolating Chase at the first sign of sickness. The only reason Chase was allowed to go to school was because his father couldn't afford an in-home teacher. It was a very lonely childhood.
Things changed when Loki transferred into Chase's 7th grade class. Loki forced his way into Chase's life, and they quickly became friends. In the beginning Chase's health often came between them; but not long after befriending Loki, his condition miraculously disappeared. He has enjoyed perfect health ever since. His father never trusted this though, and still tries to keep Chase home where he's safe; and away from Loki, who is seen as a bad influence.

Allegiance: Loki
Character's role in the novel: Supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Chase likes Braelyn, and they help each other deal with being the newcomers to this world
2. Tess: Tess is exactly like Chase always imagined his mother would have been, so he takes to her immediately
3. Loki: Chase is in love with Loki, and cares for him above all else
4. Mayon: Chase likes Mayon as long as he's in a good mood, but is made nervous by the shade's darker side
5. Bell: Chase likes Bell well enough, but he avoids her because he's afraid of accidentally upsetting her
6. Eris: Chase is fascinated by Eris' appearance, but they don't really interact
7. Charon: As the strongest member of the group, Charon makes Chase feel safe

Additional Notes on This Character: He is sensitive about his dyslexia and avoids reading in front of others.

Name: Alastor
Age: 162
Birth Date: May 17
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Indian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: N/A
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Middle class
Hometown: Bhogavati
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: Pharmacist
Orientation: Straight
Talents/Skills: Medicine, herbalism, woodworking
Significant Other: Wife Rani, sculptor, architect, fierce and devoted, killed in bombing
Siblings: Brother Rakesh, warrior, well-traveled, friendly and jovial, killed in bombing
Children: Daughter Nagina, doctor, kind and gentle, killed in bombing; son-in-law Aran, warrior, astronomer, quiet and protective, killed in bombing
Relationship skills: Very nurturing, willing to give anyone a chance, likes being surrounded by people to care for

Height: 10'0'' from head to tail, holds self at about 6'0''
Weight: Approx. 400 lb
Race: Naga
Build: Extremely muscular
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color/Length/Style: Completely hairless
Glasses or contact lenses? Glasses
Skin color: Black
Distinguishing features: Sharp features, piercing eyes
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? As a human - dressy casual, never quite stylish
Mannerisms: Hisses softly when deep in thought, twitches tail when frustrated
Health: Very good
Physical Disabilities: Poor vision in daylight

Educational Background: 18 years general education, 10 years of higher education in medicine and architecture
Intelligence Level: Very intelligent
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Protect and care for the residents of Haven
Character's long-term goals in life: See humans and non-humans make peace
Philosophy: Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly
How does Character see himself/herself? As a mentor, protector, and guide
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? As a mentor, protector, and guide
How self-confident is the character? Quietly confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Controlled emotion
What would most embarrass this character? He is never embarrassed
Likes: Blueberry tea, children, architecture, old books, large caverns, fountains
Dislikes: Close-minded people, bright light, cold, rain
Habits: Humming, swaying to music, leaving half-full cups of tea everywhere
Hobbies: Architectural design, woodworking, reading, dancing
Speech patterns: Indian accent, over-enunciates, very proper English
Most Prized Possession: Family portrait
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Shapeshifting (natural form, human form, snake form), longer lifespan

Strengths: Wise, paternal, calm, cultured, dependable, dignified, supportive
Weaknesses: Stubborn, old-fashioned, unforgiving
Introvert or Extrovert? Ambivert
How does the character deal with anger? His anger is slow to build, but he will become cold and dangerous.
With stress? He rarely becomes stressed, and when he does some tea, calming music, and a good book are usually all he needs.
With sadness? He ignores his sadness and focuses on his responsibilities and on taking care of the others.
With conflict? He acts swiftly to end conflict before anyone is hurt.
With change? He accepts change as a fact of life and does not dwell.
With loss? He accepts loss but privately carries his grief for a long time.
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He would like to see non-humans able to live openly
What motivates this character? Protecting others
What frightens this character? Losing those in his care
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Multiple gods
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Naga hinduism
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? Yes, but it doesn't shape his life

Backstory: Alastor and Rani met when they were both minoring in architecture. After he became a doctor they moved in together, and eventually they married and had a daughter. Years later, when refugees began pouring into Bhogavati, they opened their home to several, including Tess and Eris. Alastor was the first person Tess approached with her idea to set up safehouses, and he arranged a meeting for her with the naga council. When they agreed to help, he volunteered to run one such safehouse. He was sent to America and founded Haven. He left his wife and daughter in the care of his brother and his soon-to-be son-in-law.
He never saw his family again, but he contacted them often. He was thrilled to learn that he would soon be a grandfather, and began making arrangements to return home. Then tragedy struck. A series of bombs planted in Bhogavati brought the entire mountain down on the city. There was no hope of survivors. His family was lost, and what remained of his people couldn't hope to repopulate. The naga would soon be extinct. He remained at Haven and devoted himself to protecting others as he hadn't been able to protect his family.

Allegiance: The residents of Haven
Character's role in the novel: Side character, mentor figure
Relationships with other characters:

1. Braelyn: Alastor sympathizes with Braelyn and tries too hard to show her she is welcome at Haven.
2. Tess: Tess is Alastor's friend and confidante. He is falling in love with her, but cannot admit it because his wife's death is too recent.
3. Loki: Alastor cherishes Loki's innocence, but does often grow frustrated with him.
4. Mayon: Alastor is concerned that Mayon may be a threat.
5. Bell: Alastor is patient and kind with Bell, hoping to help her become more confident.
6. Eris: Eris and Alastor have little to do with each other.
7. Charon: Alastor worries about Charon's obvious issues and wants to help him, but also fears he may be dangerous.

Additional Notes on This Character: Named for a human friend of his brother, although warm-blooded the cold makes him drowsy

Name: Sanura
Nickname/Alias: Eris
Age: approximately 6000
Birth Date: Unknown
Nationality: Egyptian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Upper class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper class, later no status
Hometown: Bubastis
Current Residence: Haven
Occupation: None
Orientation: Aromantic homosexual
Talents/Skills: Dancing, seduction, singing, playing harp
Relationship skills: Very outgoing, overly affectionate, bases all interactions around sex

Height: 6'0''
Weight: 166 lb
Race: Catgirl
Build: Lithe
Eye Color: Gold
Hair Color/Length/Style: Long copper fur on entire body; in human form - black, waist-length, wavy
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: In human form - tanned
Distinguishing features: Feline features
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? In human form - skimpy, sexy, lots of red and gold
Mannerisms: Purrs when content, hips sway when she walks
Health: Sensitive stomach
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Average
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Enjoy herself as much as possible
Character's long-term goals in life: She doesn't think that far ahead
Philosophy: Life's a bitch, so have fun while you can
How does Character see himself/herself? Fascinating and gorgeous
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Fascinating and gorgeous
How self-confident is the character? Extremely confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Failing an attempted seduction
Likes: Gold, luxury, naps, cuddles, fish, Egyptian artifacts
Dislikes: Running, being alone, kids, the cold, boring people
Habits: Wrapping her tail around objects/people
Hobbies: Dancing, flirting, visiting art museums
Speech patterns: Switches between 'sexy' accents often, exaggerated flirty/seductive tone
Most Prized Possession: A jade pendant carved in the likeness of Bast
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Feline agility, immortality, enhanced night vision

Strengths: Curious, confident, affectionate, bright, witty, resourceful
Weaknesses: Greedy, vain, self-centered, flighty
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? She gets prickly and haughty, and usually storms off to sulk
With stress? She brushes off anything too stressful
With sadness? She cheers herself up with material things
With conflict? Conflict initially amuses her, but she quickly grows bored
With change? She is generally annoyed by change, but hates stagnation even more
With loss? She sulks around, pretending not to care; if pressed she becomes angry at the person for leaving her, although she knows it's irrational
What would the character like to change in his/her life? She would like unlimited use of her human form
What motivates this character? Fun, feeling connected to people, making Tess happy
What frightens this character? Fire, being unloved
Is the character judgmental of others? Sometimes
Is the character generous or stingy? Stingy
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite but pushy

Does the character believe in God? She has met the goddess Bast
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? Not anymore

Backstory: Sanura was the daughter of two doctors in Ancient Egypt, which granted her noble status. At 15 she married a priest, granting her the status of priestess in the temple of Bast. She sang, danced, and played the harp during the goddess' festive rituals. Serving a mother goddess meant she was expected to have many children; this never happened, so instead she took in orphans to care for.
When she was 23 marauders attacked the city. They made their way to the temple, hoping to loot its treasures. Sanura's husband was slain at the entrance. She ran inside, determined to destroy the temple rather that let it b desecrated. Barrels of wine stood everywhere in preparation for the great festival. She spilled the alcohol everywhere and ignited it, allowing herself to be consumed by the flames rather than leave herself in the hands of the invaders.
Unknown to Sanura, her goddess was watching. Bast is typically difficult to impress, but she deemed Sanura's courage worthy of reward. She returned Sanura to life, but in a form fitting a servant of the cat goddess; more feline than human. Sanura was now immortal, but all alone.
For a time she enjoyed the attention her form brought. She was worshipped as a goddess in her own right, and lavished with gifts. But with time beliefs changed; people abandoned the old gods and strange beings were viewed with suspicion or outright horror. She could no longer go among humans in her true form. She could take on human form, but for only a few hours. The loneliness was devastating; then she realized that there was one way to feel a strong connection to someone within those few hours. She began picking up strangers for sex. Soon it became her main form of interaction, and she came to feel uncomfortable around anyone she couldn't sleep with.
The one exception to this was Tess. Sanura's feline aspects made her the only sentient being who could see the reaper, and their shared loneliness led to a deep bond lasting millenia. It was Sanura who first named the reaper, and when she wanted a new name to reflect her new life it was Tess who suggested Eris. The one constant in Eris' life, the one thing that truly matters to her, is being with Tess.

Allegiance: Tess, her companions
Character's role in the novel: Supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Alastor: Eris sees Alastor as too fatherly to flirt with, so she ignores him.
2. Tess: Tess is Eris' dearest friend and they are inseparable. They have a queerplatonic relationship.
3. Braelyn: Braelyn is cute and fun to tease, which makes her worthwhile in Eris' eyes
4. Mayon: Eris ignores Mayon until he gets a physical form; after which she finds him annoying because he doesn't understand her flirting
5. Bell: Eris is uncomfortable around Bell because she's so fragile that teasing her feels deeply wrong
6. Loki: Loki amuses Eris, as long as his pranks aren't directed at her.
7. Charon: Charon bores Eris as he pays no attention to her.
8. Chase: Eris is uncomfortable around Chase as he's too young to flirt with; she doesn't know how to act around him.

Additional Notes on This Character: Although quite superficial, she is surprisingly knowledgeable about classic art and will discuss it at length given the chance

Name: Amon Joseph Rai
Nickname/Alias: None
Age: 18
Birth Date: July 7
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Orellian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Lower middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: None
Hometown: Duleen
Current Residence: None
Occupation: None
Orientation: Unknown
Talents/Skills: Sewing, simple cooking, simple first aid
Siblings: Sister Cassie, 2 years younger, accidentally smothered by Amon
Parents: Father Elias Rai, carpenter, hard-working, jovial, killed by soldiers; Mother Andrea Kana Rai, seamstress, gentle, playful, killed by soldiers
Relationship skills: Kind, shy, likes taking care of people, good listener

Height: 5'10''
Weight: 148 lb
Race: African
Build: Lean, willowy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color/Length/Style: Black, short, curly, amateurly cut
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Dark brown
Distinguishing features: Dimples
Marks: None
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Feminine, modest, fond of ankle-length skirts
Mannerisms: Curls in tight when upset, grasps a person's arm to make them pay attention
Health: Rarely sick
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education
Intelligence Level: Average intelligence
Any Mental Illnesses? Severe PTSD
Character's short-term goals in life: Survive
Character's long-term goals in life: None
Philosophy: Monsters can't hurt what they can't find
How does Character see himself/herself? As weak and broken, but he's ok with that
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? He prefers not to be perceived at all
How self-confident is the character? Quietly confident
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? Someone misinterpreting his hand signs as something dirty
Likes: Small dark spaces, animals, small children, light rain, Panya
Dislikes: Open spaces, crowds, pushy people, thunderstorms
Habits: Zoning out, shredding things nervously, chewing his collar
Hobbies: Drawing, sewing, listening to radio plays
Speech patterns: Mute
Most Prized Possession: His sister's stuffed elephant
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Unnoticeable

Strengths: Generous, gentle, loving, devoted, reserved
Weaknesses: Anxious, shy, traumatized, dependent
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? He is so rarely angry that he doesn't know how to react to it
With stress? Stress makes him anxious and susceptible to panic attacks
With sadness? He tries to focus on the things that make him happy, and on making others happy
With conflict? Conflict terrifies him and causes flashbacks; he will either hide or flee
With change? Change unsettles him but he will try to accept it
With loss? Loss is very stressful and triggering to him, often causing him to break down
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He wants his family back and to stop being afraid
What motivates this character? Helping Andi
What frightens this character? Loud noises, knives, soldiers, crowds, being noticed, blood, fighting
Is the character judgmental of others? No
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Polite

Does the character believe in God? Uncertain
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Agnostic
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? He follows Orellian traditions as he was taught, but hasn't thought about whether he actually believes

Backstory: Amon's parents realized when he was very small that he was a heretic. Rather than let their child be killed, they moved to a city where no one knew them and managed to conceal his existence for six years. Eventually, however, a neighbor heard their daughter Cassie playing with someone and saw Amon. Realizing there was only one reason the Rais would keep their son a secret, he reported them to the military.
Amon woke during the night and discovered his parents dead and soldiers moving toward his bedroom. He dragged Cassie into the secret closet their father had built for him to hide in if necessary. They were well hidden, but when Cassie began to cry Amon was terrified that the 'monsters' would hear and covered her face to muffle the sound. He accidentally smothered her to death. Many hours later, after the soldiers had given up and left, he fled the house and the city.
He was found wandering by a stranger, William. William wanted to take him in, but Amon was far too frightened to trust anyone at the time. William instead led him to a small, unoccupied cabin, and Amon settled in. Every week William would deliver a box of food and other necessities, but to avoid upsetting the boy they had no real contact. Left all alone, Amon never moved past his PTSD. Twelve years later he still has flashbacks and cannot bring himself to ever say a word.

Allegiance: Andi
Character's role in the novel: Supporting character
Relationships with other characters:

1. Andi: Amon idolizes Andi and is utterly devoted to him.
2. Des: Amon saw Des' misery and wanted very much to help her, but her blindness and his mutism made communication impossible.
3. Bastian: Bastian terrifies Amon but also makes him angry enough to move past his fear.
4. Freddy: Amon holds a grudge against Freddy for burning down his cabin, but can see that she is a better person than her allies.
5. Corona: Amon and Corona bond immediately and become close friends.
6. William: Amon likes William for providing him with everything he needed for so long. He can't really connect his image of William to the person Andi is fighting.
7. Kiley: Amon likes Kiley but is unsettled by her illusions.
8. Regan: Amon greatly respects Regan for the way he cares for Kiley.

Additional Notes on This Character: Never learned to read/write, believes monsters killed his family, has a cat named Panya

Name: Andromeda
Nickname/Alias: Andi
Age: Approximately 17
Birth Date: Unknown
Nationality: Orellian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: None
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: None
Hometown: Unknown
Current Residence: None
Occupation: None
Orientation: Biromantic asexual
Talents/Skills: Hand-to-hand combat, knife fighting, shoplifting, free-running
Parents: Unknown
Relationship skills: Untrusting, wants nothing to do with people

Height: 5'2''
Weight: 118 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Petite but athletic
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color/Length/Style: Blond, waist-length, always braided
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Pale, burns easily
Distinguishing features: Thin lips, delicate features
Marks: Short parallel scars across arms from wrist to elbow
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Whatever he can steal, prefers loose and casual
Mannerisms: Violent outbursts when tense, chews tongue when focused
Health: Poor immune system
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: No formal education, teaches self from stolen textbooks
Intelligence Level: Average intelligence
Any Mental Illnesses? No
Character's short-term goals in life: Stop William
Character's long-term goals in life: Keep Amon safe, learn to deal with people
Philosophy: It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees
How does Character see himself/herself? A fighter who has been damaged but never broken
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? A threat or a target
How self-confident is the character? Hides low confidence behind bravado
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Emotion
What would most embarrass this character? He is never embarrassed
Likes: Children, running, heights, fresh bread, knives
Dislikes: People, dogs, being indoors, rich food, spicy food, his full name
Habits: Tapping fingers, pacing
Hobbies: Reading, fighting, running
Speech patterns: Very direct, rude, pitches voice lower than natural, no noticeable accent
Most Prized Possession: His ownership paper
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Hearing thoughts

Strengths: Independent, protective, determined, brave, loyal, strong-willed, practical
Weaknesses: Suspicious, defensive, aggressive, judgemental, unforgiving, stubborn
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? He loses his capacity for forethought and simply lashes out with extreme aggression
With stress? He becomes even more aggressive than usual
With sadness? He becomes sullen and defensive, but less aggressive than usual
With conflict? He reacts with extreme aggression
With change? He is suspicious of change but quickly adjusts
With loss? He feels helpless and frightened, which he covers up with anger
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He wants to be free of his talent
What motivates this character? Being free, punishing anyone who would use or limit him
What frightens this character? Crowds, being touched, being trapped, being seen as attractive, big dogs
Is the character judgmental of others? Yes
Is the character generous or stingy? Stingy
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude

Does the character believe in God? No
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? None
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? No

Backstory: As an infant, Andi was acquired by an underground slavery ring known as Ganymede. They raised children to be perfectly obedient, with no will or even sense of identity. The key to this was preventing the children from knowing it was even possible to live a different way. There is no resistance without hope, and one cannot hope for something they cannot comprehend the existence of.
At around age 7 Andi's ability started to emerge. He would catch fragments of voices coming from people even when they weren't speaking. From these half-heard thoughts he learned the shocking truth; that not all children were slaves, that the masters were not all-powerful, that there were people out  there who would stop Ganymede if they only knew it existed. This was also the age at which he was first sold. Emboldened by his new knowledge, he began to rebel in small ways. He would cry when hurt, or eat without permission. He was returned to Ganymede as defective. They attempted to train the disobedience out of him and for a time succeeded, and he was sold again. His new master was a deeply disturbed woman who drugged him into paralysis, sewed his lips shut, and played with him like a doll. Unable to move but conscious and aware, he struggled to convince himself that he was not just a plaything. He clung to the name he had been given at auction, telling himself over and over that Andromeda was a person, not a thing.
His master had several 'dolls', and one day her enabling father delivered a new one as she was administering the paralytic. She became excited and forgot that she hadn't dosed Andi. Eventually the previous dose wore off, and he found he could move again; not well enough to escape, but he grabbed a knife and cut the stitches on his lips. His master was so distraught that she could not bear to keep him and he was returned a second time.
He was by now around twelve, too old for most of Ganymede's patrons, and obviously flawed. They were going to simply cut their losses and kill him when a client came looking for disobedient children. He wanted his slaves rebellious so he could break them himself. For months Andi was terrorized. He was beaten mercilessly. Vicious dogs chased him through the house, encouraged by their master's cries of "Kill!" His talent was also growing stronger, reaching a point where he was in constant pain from the pressure in his head. Through it all he clung to his growing desire to be free. He discovered that fear paralyses but anger motivates, so he got angry. Angry about everything that had been done to him, everything that he had been denied. And when his anger overcame his fear he stole a knife and plunged it into his master's neck.
He fled from the house and ended up wandering the streets, seeing the outside world for the first time. Some people tried to help him, but he saw everyone as a threat. After living on the streets for a while he was found by William. William didn't pressure Andi to come home with him or go to a shelter, so Andi allowed the man to bring him food. Although Andi never accepted William's offers of shelter he allowed the man to provide for him through the years.

Allegiance: Amon, Corona
Character's role in the novel: Protagonist
Relationships with other characters:

1. Amon: Amon is the first person Andi comes to love, and the one he would willingly die for.
2. Des: Andi feels sorry for Des, and tries awkwardly to reach out to her. Her death devastates him.
3. Bastian: Bastian is the first person Andi is willing to try trusting, and his betrayal makes him the person Andi hates above all others.
4. Freddy: Andi has a grudging respect for Freddy, though he despises her blind obedience to William
5. Corona: Andi sees Corona as his chance to make up for failing Des, and is very preoccupied with keeping her safe
6. William: Andi loathes William for the way he uses people and fully intends to kill him
7. Zephyr: Andi loathes Zephyr as he does all soldiers, but is grudgingly grateful for his help in the temple
8. Kiley: And finds Kileys jokes extremely frustrating, but is patient with her because she is an innocent
9. Regan: Andi is certain Regan is too good to be true and fully expects him to abandon Kiley eventually

Additional Notes on This Character: Hates how feminine his name is but doesn't realize he is using a feminine spelling for his nickname, gets irrationally angry when he sees happy families, covered his arms in scars so he wouldn't be pretty and no one would want him

Name: Bastian Arsenault
Age: 18
Birth Date: November 2
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Orellian
Socioeconomic Level as a child: Middle class
Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Upper class
Hometown: Metavale
Current Residence: William's estate
Occupation: None
Orientation: Aromantic heterosexual
Talents/Skills: Fighting, lying, manipulating, mimickry
Parents: Mother Lydia Arsenault, prostitute, affected by Bastian's talent, believed she was carrying a demon, committed suicide
Grandparents: Grandmother Anna Sage Arsenault, strict, devout, affected by Bastian's talent, verbally abusive, killed by Bastian
Relationship skills: No empathy, views people as either victims or tools, skilled manipulator

Height: 5'9''
Weight: 153 lb
Race: Caucasian
Build: Muscular
Eye Color: Grey
Hair Color/Length/Style: Sandy brown, short, straight
Glasses or contact lenses? No
Skin color: Tanned
Distinguishing features: Crooked nose
Marks: Various scars
Handedness: Right
How does he/she dress? Prefers jeans and t-shirts, dresses for how he wants to be perceived
Mannerisms: Grinds his teeth when angry
Health: Good
Physical Disabilities: None

Educational Background: Home-schooled until age 12, focus on religion
Intelligence Level: Above average
Any Mental Illnesses? Sociopathy
Character's short-term goals in life: Have fun, cause havoc
Character's long-term goals in life: Gain as much power as possible
Philosophy: Do unto others before they do unto you
How does Character see himself/herself? Superior to all
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? However he wants them to
How self-confident is the character? Extremely
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Logic
What would most embarrass this character? Being unable to fool someone
Likes: Conflict, breaking rules, rich desserts, seeing people suffer
Dislikes: Women, people in general, obeying others, religion
Habits: Tapping pencils, twirling knives in his fingers, hoarding useful items
Hobbies: Messing with strangers' minds, picking fights, rock climbing, harrassing Freddy
Speech patterns: Deep voice, very sarcastic, no noticeable accent, often alters voice to be perceived differently
Most Prized Possession: He only values possessions because other people want them
Non-/Super- Human Abilities: Causing madness

Strengths: Independent, clever, strong-willed, excellent judge of character
Weaknesses: Sociopathic, cruel, manipulative, misogynistic
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
How does the character deal with anger? His behavior doesn't change because he is always cruel and full of violent urges
With stress? He becomes spontaneously violent, but his stress swiftly passes as he is too confident to worry
With sadness? He is never sad
With conflict? He thrives on conflict, seeking it out whenever he wants to feel alive
With change? He rolls with the punches and doesn't really care about change one way or the other
With loss? Loss is nothing to him as he only cares about himself
What would the character like to change in his/her life? He wants power
What motivates this character? Dominating others, proving his superiority
What frightens this character? Being inferior
Is the character judgmental of others? Extremely
Is the character generous or stingy? Stingy except when generosity benefits him
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude except when politeness benefits him

Does the character believe in God? Believes in the Orellian gods, and hates them
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Orellian beliefs
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? He actively works against religious traditions

Backstory: Bastian's mother was a runaway and a prostitute. When she became pregnant she got scared and went back to her mother, her father having recently died. Even in the womb Bastian's power was developing, and the direct connection caused his mother to rapidly descend into madness. She had periods of amnesia, terrifying hallucinations, and total breaks from reality. She became convinced that the gods had placed a monster within her so she could atone for her sins by doing what was necessary to stop the monster's birth. When she was nearly at full term she killed herself. Doctors managed to save the baby and he was given to his grandmother to raise.
Anna Arsenault was always a stern woman, and the effect of Bastian's talent only made her harsher. She came to view him as sin incarnate, and told him so often. She would beat him for any misbehavior. When he was twelve she told him exactly how his mother had died, and that she wished Lydia had succeeded in stopping his birth. He snapped and stabbed her to death.
He lived on the streets for four years, learning to use manipulation to get what he wanted or needed, until Will found him. When he learned of Will's plan he saw how he could benefit and immediately joined up, using his persuasive skills to quickly rise in Will's esteem until he ranked just below Freddy.

Allegiance: Himself
Character's role in the novel: Antagonist
Relationships with other characters:

1. Andi: Bastian initially suspects that Andi may be a kindred spirit, and takes it personally when it turns out he isn't.
2. Des: Des is a perfect target for Bastian's mind games, and he takes pleasure in her misery.
3. Amon: Bastian finds Amon boring, and thinks he doesn't deserve to be alive but isn't worth killing.
4. Freddy: Bastian hates that a woman could be William's right hand. He would kill Freddy if he could get away with it.
5. Corona: Bastian recognizes Corona's talents as useful. He sees her more as a tool than a person.
6. William: Bastian finds William useful, and has no particular desire to hurt him; as close to caring as he gets.
7. Nadia: Bastian has no use for children, especially girls. Just the sight of Nadia pisses him off.

Additional Notes on This Character: He will sometimes stalk strangers to memorize their mannerisms and practice his mimickry