Mortimer (Mort)

The Avery's cook and former bartender from Lower Town. A devout believer with vows, an eye patch, and unwavering galley rules. He'd die for the galley and the captain—but best not give him a reason.

Caleb

Liren's friend from the Golden Kraken tavern: he eagerly listens to tales of the smuggler's life and honestly admits he's the type to tell stories, not make them. Lively, curious, sincere.

Silen Veyron

A cartographer working for Ashriel: plotting routes right along the Rift. Mocking, never sleeping, and fluent in dead dialects. Says beauty is a constant. Shall we check?

Ashriel Karn

A former member of the Magisterium Presidium, declared insane for his calculations. A widower with a ring around his neck, icy control, and a wound where it shouldn't be. Working with him means playing by his rules. For now.

Rael Lissan

The leader of the Remezars, a half-breed of two worlds: dark skin, white patterns that flare with emotion, a super-sense of smell. The Order takes no bribes and knows no pity—but it has learned to doubt. You.