Akkab ben Ashkenazim is a human of middle-eastern descent born and raised in the mean streets of Stonehaven. More the scrapping street tough, than a military fighter, he is employed by Dwarkin
Extermination Company. He had attended college, but was ejected when his political and philosophical stances and demonstrations were deemed too disruptive. He is a
philosophical anarchist (though not a
violent one), and has quite a police record as a result. It was revealed in
Fruit of the Poisonous Vine, that Akkab was raised in an
Ebionite family. These beliefs appear to be similar to those of Pauline Bethesda (his neighbor), but view the founder of her order as a heretic.
Charles Cortez is a human
solicitor for Capulous Industries. He is a weaselly little sociopath who has displayed uncompromising cutthroat tactics in his unrelenting quest to climb the corporate ladder as swiftly as possible. He is an underhanded, backstabbing,
manipulative liar capable of fabricating a plausible cover story at the drop of a hat. Simply put, he is a despicable little miscreant whom Capulous would not hesitate to flush down the drain if the need arose. And Cortez is too full of his own self-importance to ever see it coming.
Detective Sergeant Dahvide Engals is an investigator on the City Guard's Gang Related Task Force. Although Dahvide's abrasive attitude had not won him any friends among the higher-ranking officials in the City Guard, his keen attention to details that others overlooked and his ability to tie those details into a cohesive whole, made him an indispensable asset to the task force.
Detective Inspector Sterling Fairmont is the world-weary head of the City Guard's Gang Related Task Force.
Dutch is a human fighter in the employ of Dwarkin Extermination Company. At one time he was career military, with a promising future in
special ops. He was discharged shortly after a classified mission in a foreign country, which resulted in the loss of most of his men. Whatever happened was highly traumatic, leaving Dutch as a stereotypical
post-traumatic burn out. He apparently has no real social life outside of work, to which he commits himself 110%. He is the stoic, emotionless, strong silent type, and is very good at his job.
Dwarkin Extermination Company goes after all forms of
pests and
vermin. From
rats and
termites, to
poltergeists,
trolls and a variety of other unusual life-forms. They usual send out teams of three: A
magic-user, a
cleric, and someone with
hand-to-hand and weapons training (a
fighter). This usual covers all potential pests.
Eryn Lewellyn is a human cleric of the
Carpocratian order who works for Dwarkin Exterminators. There appears to be a serious conflict between the Carpocratian order and the Yeshuan sect of Pauline Bethesda.
Greywinder is a dwarven magic-user in the employ of Dwarkin Exterminators. He is crotchety and overly opinionated, and feels right at home in underground tight spaces.
Kashlueque is the ancient elven valet/personal assistant/confidant to Vincent Capulous. Kashlueque is deeply involved in Capulous criminal activities, and is particularly sinister in his own right.
Manchester Lane is one of the most high-profile—and expensive—
defense attorneys on the continent. He has represented Capulous Industries on occasion.
Marjen (affectionately referred to as “Mother” or “Mother Jones”) is a cleric. She appears to be second in command at Dwarkin Extermination Company, if not in fact, then from the respect and guidance the others look towards her.
Meggan Eisner is a media major at Stonehaven University. She works for Victor Jardine on a freelance basis utilizing her considerable photography and computer skills performing video
surveillance and
hacking databases.
Meili Mau, pronounced may•lay MOW, her name means ‘graceful cat’. She is a Chinese mob enforcer and
loan shark. As a high-ranking member (but certainly not a leader of) an
organized crime syndicate, she does some very nasty and evil things, including killing people. Despite this, there are times when she will do what is right as opposed to what is expected.
Nheserteri (Teri) Solistara Rieca is a full-blooded wood elf, who studies magic at the Stonehaven University of
Thaumaturgy and
Theological Studies. She is a fair student with average grades. Several advanced magic-users and clerics recognize a strong natural talent for magic in Teri, leading them to believe she could be a potentially powerful sorcerer. Unfortunately, Teri is not as motivated in her studies as her advisors would hope. She is more interested in socializing and enjoying herself. She relies far too much on using her looks and personalities to get by. As result, she is overly preoccupied with how other people perceive her and her actions; which, over time leads her down a course of constants lies and deceit in order to save face. After losing a scholarship due to poor grades, she was forced to take a job at Dwarkin Exterminators in order to pay her tuition.
Noble Ironhorse is the name given to a
vigilante by the news media. He first appeared in
Fruit of the Poisonous Vine when he slaughtered a group of
Eastern European mobsters. However, for some unknown reason, he spared the mob's leader. His name derives from the fact that there appeared to be some sort nobility
crest was painted on the old Ironhorse
motorcycle he was riding. At this time his race and identity are unknown.
Pauline Grace Bethesda is a Hispanic young woman who is a member of a
Yesuan religious order, referred to as Paulites, that is
evangelically monotheistic. This sect is considered to be a
cult by the majority of the pantheistic society of Stonehaven, and alienates itself even farther by preaching against the use of magic of any kind. She is a neighbor of Akkab ben Ashkenazim, who came to her aid when she was accosted by mobsters in
Fruit of the Poisonous Vine. She attracted the attention of these mobsters, and Vincent Capulous, when she helped organize a protest against Divinity Medical Center. During the story a prophecy was made that she would be a catalyst in revealing “the treachery of Capulous and his allies.”
Plotinus is the villain of the
Subterranean Hearts. A magic-user and cleric who had spent years wallowing in his own self-pity and mediocrity, which helped to form massive delusions of grandeur in regards to his place in the ‘grand scheme of nature.’ He accidentally formed some sort of artificial group consciousness with a large population of trolls living in the underground infrastructure of the city. He is also a cannibal of sorts, and possibly a sexual offender. During the course of the story, Plotinus prophesied that on two different occasions in the future, both Dutch and Teri would "bring chaos and destruction" to the city.
Priya Kika is a Felidae cleric at the
Abbey of Brighid Belenus, and the night supervisor at Divinity Medical Center's immediate care unit. She is stern, but well respected due to her excellent reputation as a healer. Kika bears similar markings to a Siamese cat.
Rodya Svyatoslav is a Reptilian magic student working an internship at Divinity Medical Center. It is rare to see a Reptilian pursuing a career in magic, but Rodya is indeed talented. Quirky, inquisitive and somewhat spastic at times, she is very enjoyable to be around.
Sarasvati (Sara) Maitreyi is a
Desi immigrant to Stonehaven, and a
resident at Divinity Medical Center. The chance to study xenobiology, practice inter-species medicine, as well as witness magical therapies and thaumaturgical healing firsthand was nothing less than a dream come true. However her position became precarious after numerous run-ins with head administrator. She is currently involved with surgical resident, Dr. Vonali Aleantylar.
Splinter is Victor Jardine's cousin, and appears to be pre-pubescent child. Although Victor is probably older than her, they are in actuality close to the same age (if not maturity level). Considering elves age more slowly than humans, they may have been children together at some point. This may explain their odd interaction and relationship. Splinter particularly annoys Victor by referring to him as her uncle. Splinter appears to be an orphan, and street urchin, and probably a thief. She is extremely dexterous, nimble and acrobatic. Not to mention a fearless bundle of energy.
Tylar (Dr. Vonali Aleantylar) is a
surgical resident at Divinity Medical Center. However, Tylar has a secret agenda. Despite being a
secular doctor, Tylar comes from a family of tradition thaumaturgical healers—the Aleantylar Clan or Noble House of Healers. Generations of his ancestors devoted themselves to the healing arts. But he now hides that he too has such abilities. Apparently, sent out into the world in a "clandestine search for mystery.” He is currently romantically involved with fellow resident Dr. Sarasvati Maitreyi.
Victor Jardine is a half-elf
private investigator. A classic rogue of a character, but hardly a gentleman. The life of a private investigator is far from glamorous considering one makes his living following people for suspicious spouses, seeking compromising secrets for divorce cases, and occasionally trying to find missing persons. In short, they are usually not well liked because they make their living invading other peoples privacy, or profit from their misery and tragedies. Jardine is thick skinned, callously honest in his opinions, and doesn't really care what other people think of him. He tends to be a womanizer, and has an eye for Asian women in particular. Despite his many and varied faults, he is a man of integrity, and although his morals are sometimes questionable, he does strive to be one of the good guys.
Vincent Capulous is the
CEO of an international business
conglomerate with ties to a secret organization known as the Parliament. Capulous’ family has played a major role in the development of the city of Stonehaven. He appears to be a major protagonists of the series associated with a number of criminal enterprises.
The Zirk are a quasi elven tribe inhabiting the north woods section of Centre Park. They are made up of cross-ethnic elven outcasts, most have some Drow in their background (which is the main reason for their being outcast). ==Creatures and Races==