(in order of appearance)
Kith-sei Ra - Prince of Taran and vandu warrior. Ra is not an excellent swordsman, but has an innate talent for using the powers of ii. His mother is of another kingdom, and thus Ra is thought to be a "half-breed" by some.
Mayu-kira Andul - Vandu cleric and first advisor to the King of Taran. Mayu-kira is mild-mannered but intelligent and full of knowledge about the Past World. He is well-connected to important figures across Aora, including the Sage of Bar-kar.
Sara-kri (The Sage of Bar-kar, Keeper of the Circle) - A sage with the special responsibility of maintaining the power and balance of ii (or the "Circle"). She has great knowledge of the secrets of the Circle and also is the protector of many relics.
Gara - A Taranian who left Aora years ago and became a shipbuilder and mercenary in the land of Onlai. Gara is immensely tall and broad-shouldered, and has considerable skill in battle. He does not use the powers of ii. He is also known for his hard-drinking ways and gambling habit.
Aimara - a girl of unknown background who works for the merchant Barbumble in Onlai. She is able to accomplish one of the rarest feats of ii, the power of teleportation.
Arundala Arunda - an expert archer and mercenary who has often worked with Gara in Onlai. He considers himself a poet and often composes lines after battles. Often keeps to himself and comes and goes as he likes.
Mige Barbumble - a foreigner from the Lands Beyond, Barbumble is a merchant who has become successful in Onlai. Dealing in a variety of goods including weaponry, he is a shrewd, anxious man who is always looking for the next big business deal.
Zoma Aranda - Ruler of Al-asa and self-proclaimed "future ruler" of Aora. Zoma is bold and ambitious and acquired his present status by killing his uncle, who had himself usurped the throne of Al-asa from Zoma's father. Commands thousands of soldiers from different sources and seeks to become "the One Ruler."
Dorai-karun - Zoma's number one general. Dorai-karun is brutal and uncaring and terrorizes both enemies and innocent people. Often out of control, he is kept by Zoma only because of his prowess in battle and his ability to cause fear in the enemy.
Lord Kai-rola Kei - Ra's best friend and a vandu warriror of a Taran. Kei is skillful in battle and in command is looked upon by many Taranians as an able general and capable leader. Studious, courageous, and loved by all, he is seen by some by some as a better candidate for the throne than the half-breed Ra.
Princess Maura - wife of Ra and father of his child. Devious by nature, Maura often plays both for and against Ra, sometimes even conspiring with the enemy. She is intelligent and shrewd but often lacks any kind of purpose in her designs.
