Thraxas
Large, bad-tempered investigator. Used to work at the Palace. Sacked for drunkenness and insubordination. Now scratches a living as a private investigator in the poor part of town. Failed as a sorcerer in his youth, went on to a career as a mercenary.
Makri
Raised as a slave in Orcish gladiator pits. Champion gladiator by age 13. Slaughtered her captors and moved to Turai to gain an education. Has Human, Elvish and Orcish blood. Intelligent and skilful, but has weakness for the intoxicants city life has to offer.
Gurd
Northern Barbarian. Old fighting companion of Thraxas. Landlord of the Avenging Axe, tavern where Thraxas lives.
Tanrose
Cook at the Avenging Axe. Very important to Thraxas because of her skill with stews and pastries.
Lisutaris, Mistress of the Sky
Extremely powerful Sorcerer. Very bad thazis habit. Sometimes employes Makri as bodyguard
Cicerius
Deputy Consul of Turai.
Kalius
Consul, highest government official.
Hanama
Number three in the Assassins Guild. Has carried out many assassinations, allegedly.
Minarixa
Thraxas's favourite baker. Best pastries in the city.
Chiaraxi
Local healer.
Captain Rallee
Civil Guard. Old fighting companion of Thraxas. Used to be friends, but don't get on so well these days. The Captain doesn't approve of private investigators.
Senator Lodius
Head of the opposition party in Turai.
Sarin the Merciless
Ruthless criminal. Without mercy, as her name suggests.
Rittius
Head of Palace Security. Enemy of Thraxas.
Harmon Half Elf
Regards Thraxas as an imbecile
Glixius Dragon Killer
Criminal Sorcerer
Melus the Fair
Resident sorcerer at the Stadium Superbius. Responsible for making sure the chariot races are run fairly.
Tirini Snake Smiter
Turai's most glamorous sorcerer. Uses her powers to enhance her fabulous appearance.
Old Hasius the Brilliant
Reputed to be 112 years old. Chief investigating sorcerer at the Abode of Justice.
Horm the Dead
Crazed half-Orc sorcerer, Lord of the Kingdom of Yal. Hates Turai
Prince Amrag
Orcish war leader. His power is growing, threatening Turai and all the West.
Princess Direeva
Sorceress. Prospective ruler of the Southern Hills.