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Darrien and Arae: These two siblings have lived in the small farming community of Brison for their entire lives. They have been somewhat sheltered from the larger world around them, and when events unfold that plunge them into the thick of life and death, they must quickly learn to fend for themselves and rely on their friends to see them through their ordeals. Darrien is shyer than his sister, and without her would miss many opportunities to have fun because of this. Arae is the stronger of the two, more aggressive and assertive. Their little sister, Mai, becomes the focus of a number of insidious agents' when she unwittingly manifests the abilities to alter Reality, forcing Darrien and Arae to look after her and keep her safe. Their older brother, Chris, has been absent for some time, leaving home to study at the Regency University. His letters ceased arriving months ago.

The story's focus is on Darrien.

Simon: A childhood friend of Darrien and Arae's, who also lives in Brison. His mental prowess has made him somewhat of an inadvertant recluse, as he prefers to spend his time performing experiments and doing calculations rather than engage in social occasions. His inventions are, at times, potentially more devastating than helpful, but he means well by them. He will help Darrien and Arae on their journey not only because he is a childhood friend, but because he has a personal stake surrounding the events that unfold with Mai.

Shelly: Another childhood friend of Darrien and Arae's. Her family comes from a long line of apothecaries, though she is uncertain whether or not she wishes to continue the tradition. She enjoys spending time with Darrien and Arae, especially Darrien, and often teases him almost ruthlessly. In the first two chapters, she finds herself in a similar situation as Darrien, Arae, and Simon, ultimately making her join the party on their journey.

Kolt: A young noble who has befriended Darrien and Arae, and lives in the town of Vallen. He possesses his own code of moral conduct and adheres to it at all times. He is hot-blooded, often delving head-first into scrapes that should probably be avoided. He has had training and schooling from noble teachers, thus making him an overall well-rounded member of the group.

Diedre: A noble young lady who is betrothed to Count Vallen, Kolt's father. However, she is not much older than Kolt himself, creating something of an awkward situation between the two nobles. She finds herself at odds with her heritage. She has been groomed her whole life to fill the role of a nobleman's wife, and this does not appeal to her, so when the first opportunity to escape that life makes itself known, she takes it. Due to her upbringing, she is almost as naive and inexperienced as Darrien and Arae.

Karina: A vagabond girl turned rebel fighter. She wants little more than to make her older sister proud, but she has not seen her sister in some time. She commands the soldiers of a rebel faction in a bloody civil-war. She meets the party after Darrien and the group flees from their homeland, persued by agents of the enemy. Karina is loyal, first and foremost. She is also a chatterbox at times, especially when nervous.

Skylock: A worldly woman who supports the opposite side of the civil war that Karina is engaged in. She is quiet and reclusive, often becoming introspective. Although she supports the government in the civil war, she wants the war to cease entirely, even if it means giving the rebels their autonomy. She has grown weary of war, as she spent the past several years tending to the wounded. She joins the group because of a certain connection with Mai, and wants to help keep her safe.

Thomas: This man has lost his memory and is unsure of who he really is. He is also unsure as to why he has the ability to detect the shifts in Reality near him, or as to why he possesses a high-level of combat ability, far superior to the average soldier. He is unsure if Thomas is even his name at all. He comes to the groups' aid as they prepare to flee their homeland and are set upon by enemies.