| Name | Blade (Panashe) Rivera |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Eye Colour | Amber (lighter shade in human form) |
| Physical Description | 6ft 7” – Large muscular frame, strong jaw, feline grace. Has keen eyesight, and communicates in cat form through purring, bleating, barking and growling |
| Role | Hunter |
| Species | Changeling: Cheetah |
| Power/Skills | Strength and speed. In cheetah from he has fangs and claws, but prefers to fight in human form so he gets to use his extensive collection of blades |
| Background | Saved Logan Greer when Logan was a cub (Blade wasn’t much older at the time), and they have been family ever since. Blade was hunted and captured during his adolescent years and had his left claws removed whilst in captivity. Logan saved him, and together they trained to become hunters. They now offer their protection. Blade has an obsession with weaponry, which earned him his nickname |
| Significant Relationships | Logan is his brother. The cat is particularly protective of McKenzie. |
| Personality | Cheeky, cocky, and fun to be around. He is a risk taker. Blade likes to show his affection by skin to skin contact (usually rubbing his cheek against his friends’ face) |
| Name | Aaron Baracas |
| Hair Colour | Deep brown |
| Eye Colour | Brown – so dark they appear to absorb light |
| Physical Description | 6ft 2″ – smooth skin the colour of burnt treacle (with a voice just as smooth). Aaron possesses the beauty of his kind but is a little harder around the edges. He is handsome, but not pretty |
| Role | Noble Shield |
| Species | Vampire |
| Power/Skills | Strength and speed. All vampires can influence emotion and alter memories. They are natural protectors of the human race |
| Background | Aaron’s brother Isaac has a blood addiction (human blood) and aligned himself with the Fractured in order to feed his habit. Aaron is on a mission to find his brother (who is also a Noble Shield) and bring him home. As a vampire he must feed regularly (from his own kind), for convenience vampires are assigned feeding buddies – Esha (friend and fellow Noble Shield) is Aaron’s partner |
| Significant Relationships | Has two siblings; Isaac and Kristen. Considers Esha and Leela his sisters |
| Personality | Brave, impulsive, and self-assured. He has a hang up about feeding, because of his ancestry, but Esha helps him through it. He does not like spilling blood with his fangs |
| Name | McKenzie Eaton |
| Hair Colour | Black (cropped short) |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Physical Description | Tall, with dark skin and lean muscle. She has excellent bone structure, and straight, white teeth. McKenzie has a jagged scar running along her cheek |
| Role | Ex-military – joined the fight to continue her promise to serve and protect |
| Species | Human |
| Power/Skills | Excellent hand to hand combat skills. Is gifted at making weapons and adapting things. Her favourite weapon is an 18th Century sword |
| Background | Her mother was a cold, hard woman, who McKenzie describes her as weak. She was constantly judged growing up and learned early that she had to fight for her place in the world. She vowed that nobody would control her again and was determined to go it alone. Kayde taught her the power of sharing the burden |
| Significant Relationships | Kayde is her brother by choice |
| Personality | She can be hard around the edges and has a foul mouth, but she is also loyal and has a wicked sense of humour. McKenzie is strong, and makes a good leader |
| Name | Logan Greer |
| Hair Colour | White (wears it long) – his coat (fur) is also white in wolf form |
| Eye Colour | Vivid blue (Caribbean) |
| Physical Description | Large heavy bulk, with wide chest and massive shoulders |
| Role | Hunter |
| Species | Changeling: Wolf |
| Power/Skills | Strong and gifted fighter. He is also strong minded, so not easily manipulated by compulsion |
| Background | Logan’s family were killed by rogues. He was saved by Blade and Logan swore his allegiance to his friend. They were raised as brothers and are rarely apart |
| Significant Relationships | Was raised by changeling cats after his family were killed, so considers Blade’s family his |
| Personality | A sensual creature, who can be wicked – especially his humour. He plays by the rules |
| Name | Kayde Oliver |
| Hair Colour | Dark blond – wears it military style (buzz cut) |
| Eye Colour | Blue – an unusual shade (with the depth of an ocean) |
| Physical Description | 6ft 1″ – Tough and rugged. Holds himself like a fighter – big shoulders and wide chest |
| Role | Ex military – joined the war to protect others |
| Species | Human |
| Power/Skills | Keen senses, strong, intelligent and observant. Has a soldier’s instincts. His favourite weapons are a modified short sword and semi-automatic guns |
| Background | Kayde’s father was killed in the line of duty when he was a child. When he was a teenager, his mother was diagnosed with cancer, so he had to look after her and his younger brother. She died before he enlisted, and his brother went off the rails. Kayde’s brother went missing at the start of the war, so he is searching for him |
| Significant Relationships | Formed an instant kinship with McKenzie. The pair haven’t been apart since. Has a younger brother – Kyle |
| Personality | Tough talking, strong minded and sarcastic – he has a dry sense of humour |
| Name | Esha Tomas |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown, tipped with red (like her wings) |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown (lighter around the pupil) |
| Physical Description | Long, slender frame. Hard, almost cruel features that soften when she smiles |
| Role | Noble Shield |
| Species | Siren |
| Power/Skills | She normally uses her bird or half-form to pluck her victims from the ground. She also has lethal talons, and occasionally uses Blade’s collection of knives. Her voice is a weapon, as it has hypnotic powers |
| Background | Esha and her people were cursed for a millennium after their queen unwittingly started a war, the results of which led to the existence of vampires. Sirens were unable to reproduce or find love beyond friendship. The curse has now been lifted |
| Significant Relationships | Her closest friends are Leela and Aaron. She is also Aaron’s feeding buddy |
| Personality | Esha has a short fuse, so patience is not one of her qualities. She is fiercely loyal, and perceptive of the feelings of others, so whether offering comfort or pushing buttons, Esha is a pro |
| Name | Leela Jorge |
| Hair Colour | Rich dark mahogany (like her wings) |
| Eye Colour | Light brown |
| Physical Description | Strong, defined features. Long legs |
| Role | Noble Shield |
| Species | Siren |
| Power/Skills | Compels people through her voice, usually singing; this power is magnified when linked to Esha. She has a weakness for daggers |
| Background | Sirens were cursed for a millennium after their queen unwittingly started a war, the results of which led to the existence of vampires. Leela’s parents died in the war, so except for the Shields, she is alone |
| Significant Relationships | Her closest friends are Esha and Aaron |
| Personality | Patient and wise, she balances out Esha’s spirited temper. Leela is a nurturer, and cares deeply |
| Name | Glendola Burnet |
| Hair Colour | Russet (wears it short) |
| Eye Colour | Brown (like warm treacle) |
| Physical Description | 7ft 1″ – long and sinewy. She wears the uniform of the Elite – a close fitting suit with protective qualities. Glendola also wears a full-length leather jacket made from brascilloe hide, and boots to match |
| Role | Hunter – former member of the Elite |
| Species | Elf |
| Power/Skills | Elfin magic, her powers are like a finely-honed blade. She favours a cross bow and shield when in battle |
| Background | When she left the elven community, she travelled to Athena Falls (Fay Queen’s territory) and trained with the Sisterhood. After saving a hympe from a coven of witches (who were disbanded for breaking the rules of engagement), she took over his contract |
| Significant Relationships | Ex-lover of Orion Reece. Her closest friends are Theodore, Blade and Logan |
| Personality | Competent, composed and confident in her skills |
| Name | Joshua |
| Hair Colour | Silvery grey (the same as his wings) |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Physical Description | Tall and lean. Wears the uniform of the Battalion – black trousers and a soft grey tunic with insignia to accommodate his wings |
| Role | Member of the Battalion |
| Species | Warrior Angel |
| Power/Skills | Angel power, which usually has a silver-white glow. Joshua also favours a custom made baton for close quarter combat, which can be a conduit to his power |
| Background | Joshua went up against a powerful faction leader within the Fractured, choosing to do this alone. He was badly injured in the battle. Due to the fact he broke the code of the Battalion, he was punished – his punishment is to lead a squadron within the human military |
| Significant Relationships | His partner in the Battalion is Nevaeh |
| Personality | Joshua has a tendency to take on too much responsibility |
| Name | Nevaeh |
| Hair Colour | Orange/Black – like a tiger (reflects her wings) |
| Eye Colour | Indigo |
| Physical Description | Tall and lithe. Great strength, which reflects in her powerful, often intense features |
| Role | Member of the Battalion |
| Species | Warrior Angel |
| Power/Skills | Angel power, which usually has a bright orange glow. Nevaeh favours her twin swords, which were a gift from her mentor |
| Background | Due to her long service, she is a respected member of the Battalion and often trusted to make decisions for her team in the field |
| Significant Relationships | Her partner in the Battalion is Joshua |
| Personality | Strong, authoritative and scary |
| Name | Orion Reece |
| Hair Colour | Pale Blond – shines with his power. When in his Battalion disguise his hair and wings are scarlet |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown ringed with gold (when power flares) – can be obsidian. Pale blue when playing at warrior angel |
| Physical Description | Tall, sculptured body, angular jaw, sinful mouth – created to draw people in |
| Role | Leader of the Collective – given carte blanche in the war by the Race Alliance |
| Species | God |
| Power/Skills | Can manipulate matter and energy, freeze time, compel, change appearance, transport people and objects, enter dreams (to name but a few of his powers) |
| Background | Lost his way after his soul mate was killed |
| Significant Relationships | His brother by choice is a Guardian named Lucas, who regularly gets him out of scrapes. They adopted a sister (Lorelai). He has a soft spot for Glendola |
| Personality | A showman. He can be sarcastic and morbid. |
| Name | Theodore Grant |
| Hair Colour | Black with a blue sheen |
| Eye Colour | Dark blue – like an extension of his hair (can appear black) |
| Physical Description | 6ft 5″ – wide and powerfully built (like many of his kind). Has a burn on the right side of his neck, which runs down his shoulder. Olive skin |
| Role | Under contract within the Hympe Trials |
| Species | Hympe |
| Power/Skills | Powerful shapeshifter. His unique gift is related to the shift – he can adapt the form (colour, texture, shape.) He can also project part of his consciousness and split his form |
| Background | Theodore is eighty years into a hundred-year contract within the Hympe Trials. His normal bound shape is a staff, but he is flexible (depending on what Glendola needs). He was abused as a child and burned badly. His contract was sold to a witch coven, but later transferred to Glendola |
| Significant Relationships | He has one sibling, a brother named Donovan. His father is Gabriel Grant. Theodore has a close friendship with Glendola, he does not view her as his master |
| Personality |
| Name | Tamaya White |
| Hair Colour | Light brown (unruly curls) |
| Eye Colour | Green |
| Physical Description | 5ft 1″ – has a slight frame which hides a wily strength. She wears a bandana to tame her curls |
| Role | Formerly part of a defence network, protecting the mortal realm |
| Species | Witch |
| Power/Skills | Uses power words, and spells to utilise her magic. Tamaya has heightened senses and combat skills – her weapon of choice is an axe, which she named Del (a gift from her ancestors with roots to the elven community |
| Background | Her coven was slaughtered by Vome, faction leader and one of the most powerful members of the Fractured. She joined the war in order to continue her job and protect the mortal realm |
| Significant Relationships | Tamaya is alone, though she inspires loyalty and makes friends quickly |
| Personality | Balsy, mouthy, and tough |
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