Fone is the youngest of the three Bone cousins. He is an earnest, clever, and selfless individual with a fondness for the book *Moby Dick*. Separated from his family in a strange valley, he serves as the moral compass of his group and is fiercely loyal to his newfound friends. He quickly develops a crush on the local farm girl Thorn and tries to protect her from the dangerous creatures lurking in the woods.

Thorn is a young woman living a quiet life on a farm with her grandmother. She experiences strange, prophetic dreams about dragons and hooded figures that contradict her grandmother's insistence that dragons are mythical. She is courageous and deeply curious about her past, possessing an innate connection to the larger mysteries of the Valley.

Phoncible P. Bone is the eldest and formerly wealthiest of the cousins. He is an abrasive, greedy hoarder whose huckster tendencies frequently cause chaos for the group. Despite his manipulative schemes, he remains protective of his cousins in his own misguided way and refuses to abandon them.

A mysterious, foreboding figure cloaked in traditional mystic garb whose face remains completely obscured. She serves as the sinister commander of the rat creature army, employing fear and dark magic to enforce her will. She takes orders directly from a subterranean entity and is ruthlessly dedicated to tracking down the Bone cousins.

The tall, easygoing middle cousin of the Bone family. Smiley is a passive, air-headed optimist who often goes along with Phoney's schemes out of habit. Beneath his goofy exterior lies a fiercely protective streak toward vulnerable creatures he encounters in the Valley.

Thorn's grandmother who lives a quiet agrarian life raising cows and participating in an annual town race. Beneath her unassuming exterior, she possesses superhuman strength and a fierce temper. She harbors many secrets about the Valley's true history and her family's past.

The massive, imposing owner of the Barrel Haven Pub. He operates on a strict barter system and commands deep respect from the local townsfolk. Pragmatic and stern, he is highly skeptical of rumors about dragons but proves to be a stalwart protector of his community.

A dangerous, ancient, and formless entity buried deep within the earth. Described as an enemy more dangerous than a legion of rat creatures, he commands terrifying locust swarms and seeks to escape his subterranean prison to bring ruin to the world.

A bumbling duo of large, hairy monsters who serve in the army terrorizing the Valley. They are easily distracted, constantly hungry, and frequently argue over whether to bake their victims into a quiche. Despite their predatory nature, they are highly incompetent.

A small, friendly insect who speaks with a folksy accent. He acts as a helpful guide and messenger for the inhabitants of the Valley. He possesses an uncanny ability to pop up exactly when characters need directions or crucial information.

A massive, ancient creature who silently stalks Fone Bone through the Valley. He frequently appears just in time to save Fone from monsters before vanishing into the woods. He is highly knowledgeable about the Valley's secrets and maintains a cryptic presence.

The massive, imposing leader of the rat creatures. He is much larger than his subordinates and carries a brutal studded club. He harbors a deep hatred for the humans of the Valley and strictly enforces the orders of his cloaked superior with violence.

A young rat creature cub with soft, rounded ears. Unlike the vicious adults of his species, he behaves much like a friendly stray puppy. He quickly attaches himself to the Bone cousins and demonstrates loyalty.

A giant, formidable mountain lion who claims the title of Master of the Eastern Border. He operates entirely on social Darwinism, believing only in power and rejecting concepts of good and evil. He views alliances merely as transactions.

A young, earnest villager from Barrelhaven who looks up to Lucius Down as a hero. He is brave but sometimes out of his depth as the supernatural threats in the Valley escalate beyond simple bar brawls.

A prominent local patron of the Barrel Haven Pub. He is quick to anger, highly protective of his fellow villagers, and intensely skeptical of outsiders. He frequently leads the local mob against Phoney Bone's various scams.

A large, muscular villager and regular at the Barrel Haven Pub. He serves as the muscle of the local townsfolk, ready to enact physical violence against those who try to swindle or endanger his community.

A kind, maternal possum who lives in the Valley. She is neighborly and practical, offering hospitality to Fone when he first arrives and relying on him to babysit her mischievous children.

The fanatic, disfigured current ruler of Atheia. He seized control and instituted a strict ban on dragon worship, punishing heretics severely out of a deep-seated fear and hatred of dragons.

The ancient queen of the dragons. Legends say she once maintained balance in the world by curling her massive body around the earth, but a tragic possession drove her mad.

A young street urchin in Atheia who bravely sells illegal carvings and dragon shrines despite Lord Tarsil's strict religious bans. She is resilient and deeply faithful to the old ways.