Leo Nerona
Age & Build: Early 20s (21), 1.85 m tall, lean-muscular.
Hair & Eyes: Jet-black hair kept just long enough to brush his collar; pitch black eyes.
Clothing & Gear: Black cloak over a black light armor; twin scabbards slung across his back. One holds Ebonfang, a serrated black blade; the other an ivory-hilted sword—never drawn, its edge forever unworn… yet.
Personality:
• Laid-back façade: Jokester, easy smile.
• Loyal under the laughter: Fiercely protective of his "family," even when he pretends not to care.
• Reluctant weight-bearer: Hates responsibility, but destiny (and that white sword) keeps tugging.
Kenan "Sabrehand"
Age & Build: Mid-20s (23), lean and powerfully built.
Hair & Eyes: Short dark green hair; one jagged scar crosses a gray eye (left eye).
Clothing & Gear: Wrapped in forest-green surcoat; wields a single curved saber etched with eastern motifs.
Personality:
• Stoic warrior code: Speaks little, but his actions—rescuing innocents, standing by Leo—say it all.
• Grilled humor: Dry quips only for those he trusts.
• Mentor streak: Guides Zeno (and sometimes Leo) through moments of doubt.
Liv "Arrowsong"
Age & Build: Early 20s (21), lithe and athletic; every muscle tuned for precision.
Hair & Eyes: Dark hair in a tight braid; ice-blue eyes that miss nothing.
Clothing & Gear: Black leather, green hooded cloak, quiver of feather-fletched arrows and a recurved longbow.
Personality:
• Keenly perceptive: Notices the flicker in Leo's eyes when he's troubled—even when she pretends not to.
• Guarded warmth: Tough exterior, but she's the first to rush into danger for her friends.
Zeno "Nightshade"
Age & Build: Early 20s (22), tall and slender, almost elfin.
Hair & Eyes: Sleek midnight-black hair; pale violet eyes that seem to see through lies.
Clothing & Gear: Shadow-grey leather with hidden pockets; twin daggers curved like crescent moons.
Personality:
• Quiet predator: Speaks sparingly; moves like a whisper.
• Cynical philosopher: Underneath the cool detachment lies someone wrestling with belonging.
• Loyal in silence: Prefers action over words—when he saves someone, he won't ask for thanks.
Lex "The Hulking"
Age & Build: Mid-20s (26), mountain of muscle at 2 m tall.
Hair & Eyes: Close-shaven head; dark eyes full of mischief. Body tattooed with tribal runes.
Clothing & Gear: Sleeveless fur-trimmed vest over heavy boots; carries a spiked oak club the size of a log.
Personality:
• Boisterous heart: Laughs first, asks questions later—loves a good brawl and a bigger punchline.
• Gentle giant: Tough on the outside, but he'd throw himself in harm's way for any of them.
• Comedic relief: Undercuts tension with one-liners, then stuns you with his loyalty.
Dorothy of the Witchwood
Age & Build: Early-20s (20), willowy but strong.
Hair & Eyes: Raven-black hair tumbling past her shoulders; emerald-gleam eyes that shift with emotion.
Clothing & Gear: Deep-red cloak stitched with ancient runes; silver rings channel small magics.
Personality:
• Enigmatic guide: Equal parts scholar and warrior—she offers cryptic counsel, then steps into the fray.
• Steely compassion: Fierce defender of the innocent, though she rarely shows her scars.
• Destiny's flame: Driven by prophecy, yet her loyalty to Leo is as human as her love.
Annie Nerona (Annie Cole)
Age & Build: Mid-20s (24), lean and agile.
Hair & Eyes: Like Leo, black hair in a tight bun; the same dark eyes, sharper behind a captain's helm.
Clothing & Gear: Captain's guard uniform of Neros; longsword and dagger at her belt.
Personality:
• Duty-bound heart: Swore an oath to protect the Bethels—yet her blood ties pull her toward Leo's cause.
• Steadfast bravery: Never hesitates to stand between danger and those she loves.
• Quiet sacrifice: Will shoulder any burden if it means her family survives.
• Crossroads: Torn between castle loyalty and her brother's fate.