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Paru

Her slightly pointed ears may reveal some measure of elven blood, but less noticeable are the Timbalan Marks upon her skin; indelible proof of her direct descent from the Kings of Ancient Timbala.

However, boasting this illustrious parentage is not enough for Paru-- she will look upon her kingdom with her two eyes, and tread upon its streets with her two feet!

Shilloh

Despite being a famed master weaver whose wares are in high demand, he has embarked on a pilgrimage to become a Paladin instead. His path coincides with Paru's, and so he elected to follow her adventure-- wherever that path may lead, there is sure to be work for a paladin.

He is fiercely judgemental and brokers no nonsense, but has embraced the patronage of the Dragon Mother, whose domain is Fairness.

Rosenthal

Despite his mismatched right arm, the size and shape of his ears attest to him being one of the purest specimens of the elven stock still extant in the known world-- an ancestry highly prized and eagerly claimed, despite the elven kingdom's great crimes of legend.

Having been "asleep" since the fall of Chandrahal, he fears that the one called Emperor of Woe may too have awakened from what was supposed to be an eternal prison.

Yatagarasu

This mysterious, strangely-dressed swordswoman arrived in Extremoz on a tatty boat, without speaking a word of the local tongue. She proceeded to wander the markets and slums, confidently picking up their parlance.

After weeks of tailing the party, she finally made herself known-- eager to join the group without invitation or explanation other than her goal: Timbala, of course!

Lord Ursulanov

Despite being little more than a dark looming shadow in most eyes, Ursulanov holds his sharp wit and hairy secrets close to his chest. He's currently on the hunt for the Heir to the Sarenovoi Dukedom-- or rather, for one claiming to be him-- and though the trail is years cold, he insists on following it regardless...

Ikke Besse

The Lord Ursulanov's smooth, clever manservant. His weathered face seems to conceal a checkered past, while his travel jacket definitely conceals knives and wires. Unfailingly translates his Lord's barbed asides into palatable politesse.

Behu Altamazira

Paru's mother, and personal friend to the Queen of Galeport. May also be the Queen's spymaster, but shhhhh.

Charu "of the Zhamuna Waters"

Paru's father. Also, sometimes, her other mother. It depends.

Pakita

Shilloh's traveling companion, not to be mistaken for a pet. Grim, stern, and fantastically violent.

Carmilla Estyria de Maresol

Paru's lover. An introverted, retiring young woman whose grace is often compared to that of a rolling mist.

Mircalla Estyria de Maresol

Carmilla's mother. Famously aided at the strategy table for a civil war, and is considered a heroine. Outside of the public eye, she is a deeply neurotic and controlling woman.

Elazar Fortezza

Carmilla's latest fiancé, a charismatic and decisive man with a reputation for "strange" appetites.

Bechior Fortezza

Elazar's younger, much less interesting brother. Always lets his siblings take the lead.

Emilliano de Castrejo

His ancestor struck some nefarious magical deal, ensuring the family's continued prosperity at the expense of its male heirs. As a result, this unhappy scion lives in constant fear, hoping to avert his encroaching personal misfortune.

Castrejo Bodyguards

In charge of keeping the Castrejo heirs alive against their curse for as long as it takes to secure new heirs. Apparently their dress code hasn't changed since they were first founded.

Catalina de Castrejo

Female scions of the Castrejo name are expected to remain in the family and help secure descendants. Emiliano's older sister Catalina refuses to comply, taking an oath of chastity and seeking to dissolve the family.

Prunellas

Ensuring a Castrejo Maiden's personal safety was considered "counterproductive" to the business of ensuring the birth of more potential heirs, and so they were never assigned protection-- until the Queen of Galeport took personal offense, and assigned a guard of her own.

Dona Maria Urraca, Queen of Galeport

Risen to the throne after deposing a corrupt regent, she swept her country with massive social changes that were wildly unpopular with the One Percent.

"Ghost"

Currently pursued by Ursulanov and Ikke, this person may be posing as, or possibly possessing, a certain "Duke Sarenovoi".