Read all three character lines for each character that you have chosen a max of four characters from below.
Top-to-bottom pronunciation guide.
Serai — sir-RYE
Damaris — duh-MAR-iss
Guardsman — GUARDZ-men
Ferosan — fair-OH-san
Illumnari — ill-loom-NAH-ree
Luminsectra — loo-min-SEK-trah
Maerab — MAY-rab
Vel'senn — val-SEE-nee
Mercurari — mer-kyoo-RAH-ree
Ontemanii — on-teh-MAH-nee
Brannik — BRAN-ick
Cassia — CASS-ee-uh
Cassian — CASS-ee-an
Jalen — JAY-len
Korr — KORR
Out-Of-Writ — out-of-RIT
Ulos — OO-lis
Ferros — FAIR-rose
Aulus — OW-lus
Pedisec — PED-ih-sek
Kalen — KAY-len
Leria — LEHR-ee-uh
Nistal — NISS-tal
Elaias — eh-LAY-us
Nibiren — nih-BEER-en
Aurelian — aw-REE-lee-an
Titus — TIE-tus
Fistuvex — FISS-too-vex
Luca — LOO-kah
Varroen — vahr-ROW-en
Avernus — ah-VER-nus
Dagan — DAY-gan
Ferrios — FAIR-ee-ohs
Zeria — ZEHR-ee-uh
Hagen — HAY-gen
Tlalocen — TLAH-loh-sen
Serai Damaris she/her | Expected minimum Ep’s 8
Line 1: (Direct) Let’s hope this letter remains your problem. I have enough right now. Between establishing this Guardsman post and the Guardsman together.
Line 2: (chuckles drily, then purposefully probing, authoritative) “Yeah, and? What makes you think you had to fight the academy, do you think yourself above it? Do you think a Regent becomes a Regent and some sixth year Cadet above the Guardsman?”
Line 3: (stern) Ferosan! You damn well know it’s the same! And I’m not gonna let you make the same mistakes I did!
Damaris — Experienced commander carrying too much responsibility.
A highly intelligent senior Guardsman who carries the weight of responsibility constantly. Direct, authoritative, and often emotionally restrained, but beneath the professionalism is someone who genuinely cares about the people under her command and fears watching them repeat her mistakes.
Garen Ferosan He/Him | Expected minimum Ep’s 8
Line 1: (explanatory, but matter-of-fact) Okay, I’m gonna cut and clean this wire with the acid. But I have to make sure as much of the acid is dripped off. Then into the salt. While I do that, look at the plate. Do you see the angle markings?
Line 2: (getting overly excited) Correct, it gives us a way to not just record, but also to compare samples and identify multiple elements that are together. The Illumnari public papers announced ten unknown elements using the Luminsectra.
Line 3: (annoyed) Damnit, slide that current back so we can see again! (mumble to self) Just when I’m about to do something!
A brilliant investigator and scientist who becomes visibly excited when discussing discoveries, experiments, or evidence. Socially functional but often more interested in the problem than the people around him, causing him to ramble when enthusiastic.
Garen — Excitable scientist-investigator.
Maerab Vel’senn she/her|Expected minimum Ep’s 8
Line 1: Did you get any useful info from that Mercurari Facilitator?
Line 2: (joking) Maybe, but that’s not really saying much!
Line 3: (confused, unbelieving) “Wait, how? Only ten days. That’s not adding up.”
Observant, practical, and quietly witty. Often serves as the voice of common sense within the team, using humor to cut tension while remaining highly competent and attentive to details others overlook.
Vel'senn — Dry humor, sharp observer.
Ontemanii Brannik he/him| Expected minimum Ep’s 8
Line 1: That’s what makes him a Mercurari, (smirking) you know it’s expensive when there's no price upfront.
Line 2: (relaxed, talking about his family) There’s been some ups and downs for sure, Cassia has been amazing. She recently got connected to a group of women at the market’s and found a great tutor for Cassian.
Line 3: (surprised) What… Umf (shoving Kalen back) the hell is wrong with you. Is that blood?!
A veteran Guardsman and family man. Calm, approachable, and grounded, often acting as the emotional stabilizer of the group. Comfortable joking with friends but immediately serious when circumstances demand it.
Brannik — Veteran family man and team anchor.
Jalen Korr he/him| Expected minimum Ep’s 8
Line 1: (hard to talk) Wow, that really burns the throat
Line 2: (professional) Damaris needs you to be dropped off at the Courts. Damaris said, An Out-Of-Writ Authority needs procured. Here's the address. She mentioned you’d want to know further details. So she wrote it all down there as well.
Line 3: (standing up for himself) You make it sound like I could just graduate, move on?! I had to be willing... I, auhh... If I didn’t how could I have lived with it!
The youngest member of the team and eager to prove himself. Curious, energetic, and sometimes impulsive, but genuinely intelligent and compassionate. Often asks the questions the audience would ask.
Jalen — Young idealist trying to prove himself.
Ulos Ferros he/him| Expected minimum Ep’s 6
Line 1: (cold, emotionless) Thank you, Aulus, and you all for coming on short notice. I’ll make this quick, as I know we’ve been scrambling ever since the shipment was mixed up, and we were nearly uncovered. However, I have good news for you all.
Line 2: (Self-satisfactory) I wanted you to know, if my Pedisec can find it so can the local Papers, I felt it was my duty to make sure you were aware.
Line 3: (feigned shock to cold) Hurt her? You make it sound like this was my doing! But don’t worry, you can have her. (aside) Give him his Woman
A skilled politician who rarely reveals genuine emotion. Controlled, calculating, and charismatic when necessary, but capable of becoming chillingly cold the moment he no longer needs to maintain appearances.
Ulos — Charming politician hiding something dangerous.
Kalen Ferosan he/him| Expected minimum Ep’s 6
Line 1: (Gargles some wine and spits it overboard – rinsing mouth after being seasick) That’s better. So what are you actually wanting…after the golds offloaded. Hadn’t really explained; other than giving that long-winded history lesson…
Line 2: (sarcastic then realization) Great, I was just thinking I needed more food and drink… Maybe good; It’ll wash down that fish soup.
Line 3: (horrified shock then desperate survival instinct) Why, O Gods! (pause) I’ll find who's responsible!
An experienced undercover Guardsman struggling to reconnect with normal life. Dryly sarcastic, observant, and resilient. Beneath his composure is someone carrying significant trauma and exhaustion.
Kalen — Traumatized undercover operative.
Leria Nistal she/her | Expected minimum Ep’s 6
Line 1: (Objective, neutral) Nothing as of yet. It would appear we have uncovered several key details, but we’ve only just begun. I thought it prudent to bring the Guardsman in on the investigation.
Line 2: (Firm, Confident) I’ll send what I have over to the post. But this is going to be joint. I’ve got the council looking at me for answers on this! It’s the third Factory explosion in a month.
Line 3:(Controlled genuine surprise, pensive) Ah, well I appreciate this. I’m honestly surprised. He doesn’t strike me as the person who would do something like this. (pause) Can I keep this file?
A professional local investigator who values evidence above politics. Competent, confident, and pragmatic. She is not easily intimidated and prefers measured conclusions over assumptions.
Nistal — Professional investigator under pressure.
Elaias Nibiren he/him | Expected Ep’s 1-3
Line 1: (interrupting, serious) Alright, now that we are away from others, we will have to keep this short. That letter I got had a meeting place and just the phrase; Red Ledger.
Line 2: (mildly probing) Wouldn’t have been my first choice. You must have seen something more than just some good scores. You sure you don’t want someone with a little bit of salt under their chin?
Line 3: (Somewhat impatient, concerned) I suppose so. What was so urgent that a Senator, and one of my best Guardsman, would send me a cryptic letter?
A senior Regent and experienced statesman. Calm, thoughtful, and politically aware. He carries authority without needing to raise his voice and tends to approach problems with patience and perspective.
Elaias — Wise senior statesman.
Aurelian Titus he/him | Expected Ep’s 1-3
Line 1: (reading, subtle irritation) Federation runners shall be granted rite of passage on all state maintained roads and… (knock) Hmm… (reading continues) and shall not be delayed by local authority without written cause.
Line 2: (placing cigar in mouth) Well, this is sure to make for a much more invigorating evening than I was expecting. How’s about you go get cleaned up first.
Line 3: (Unconvinced) A Fistuvex? (pause) Impossible, those have been decommissioned and dry docked!
An influential Senator with a dry sense of humor and decades of experience. Intelligent, well-connected, and difficult to surprise. Prefers practical solutions over dramatic reactions.
Titus — Connected senator with dry wit.
Luca Varroen he/him | Expected Ep’s 1
Line 1: (shaving, responding to being questioned if he’s awake after a loud alarm bell ringing) Yeah! (muttering to himself) Yeah, I think all of Avernus knows that. That damn bell.
Line 2: (interrupting, chuckle) Don’t go to heavy on the wine… (storyteller) As you know, a decade ago, I was sent on a diplomatic mission…
Line 3: (Crying softly, ugly snotty) Make sure my wife has what she needs! Can you do… that…
A seasoned diplomat and merchant representative who thrives on storytelling and personal relationships. Warm, charismatic, and personable, but capable of great emotional depth when confronted with loss.
Luca — Charismatic diplomat and storyteller.
Dagan Ferrios he/him | Expected Ep’s 1
Line 1: Some of these boys do not know their head from their feet. Luckily it’s only a seven-day round trip, six if we push our luck!
Line 2: (catching up with a friend) That’s great, we’re only on our third. If I was home more often, I’d be on our fifth by now! And Zeria is doing great. You could call it smooth sailing. That is as long as her mother isn’t visiting.
Line 3: (Urgent) Abandon Ship! Get your asses down here! GET IN THE WATER!”
A ship captain who treats his crew like family. Confident, friendly, and practical, with the easygoing personality of someone who has spent most of his life at sea. When danger appears, he becomes decisive immediately.
Dagan — Friendly captain who becomes decisive in crisis.
Hagen Tlalocen he/him| Expected Ep’s 1-2
Line 1: (Authoritative, accusatory) Luca, you want to know what's going on? Well, here explain this!
Line 2: (somber) The evidence is not in dispute. We did not know if it was you or one of our people the first time. You know how strict our laws are in this regard, I have no choice Friend. (To the guards) Put him in the holder!
Line 3: (Justifying) The other elders wanted to nourish the gods with your Still Beating heart. This is the deal I struck. Hold him!
A respected religious elder and council member from Marrmontis. Commands authority through conviction rather than volume. Deeply committed to law, tradition, and duty, even when those obligations force painful decisions.
Hagen — Religious authority burdened by duty.