He is a retired mercenary who works as a Watchman in the quiet village of Coverdale. He lives a domesticated life with his wife and young daughter, far removed from his past as the bassist-equivalent glue of the legendary band Saga. Though large and physically intimidating, he possesses a quiet kindness and a desire to protect those he cares about. He struggles with memories of a traumatic childhood and fears the brutal tendencies he developed during his fighting days.

He is the former frontman of Saga, known in his youth for his blonde hair, charm, and fighting skills. He regrets the end of his marriage to his ex-wife and suffers over his fading fame. Determined to rescue his daughter from a monstrous siege, he attempts to reunite his old bandmates for one last impossible mission. He relies on his charisma and history with the others to persuade them to join him.

He is the former wizard of Saga, known for his eccentric behavior and childlike curiosity. He spends his retirement attempting to cure the rot, a disease that claimed his husband's life, and obsessing over mythical creatures. Despite his seemingly scattered nature and illness, he demonstrates unwavering loyalty when asked to rejoin his friends.

He is the former knife-wielding fighter of Saga who now serves as the King of Agria. Years of luxurious living have left him out of shape and trapped in a miserable, loveless marriage. Though aware that his wife's five children are not biologically his, he genuinely cares for them and wishes to be a better father figure.

He is the fiercest and most dangerous warrior of Saga, wielding a whispering axe in combat. He comes from the south and carries scars from an orphaned, brutal youth. He spends nearly two decades petrified in stone as punishment for killing a prince, harboring silent resentment over his isolation but maintaining a deep, unspoken bond with his bandmates.

She is a daeva—a winged, human-like entity—and a formidable bounty hunter. She possesses extraordinary physical beauty and the magical ability to compel others. A traumatic childhood involving intense bullying and the murder of her parents shaped her into a hardened, merciless fighter who wrestles with her own violent tendencies.

He is a powerful druin who commands the monstrous Heartwyld Horde. He harbors intense hatred for humanity due to their historical mistreatment of nonhumans and his own personal traumas involving his parents. He carries three swords on his back, representing his different identities, and seeks to conquer human cities to establish a new druin empire.

He is a revenant who joins the reformed band as their unofficial bard. Despite his ghastly undead appearance, he maintains a courteous and educated demeanor. He provides historical context and stories for the group while traveling, offering a civilized contrast to the violent world around them.

She is Clay's pragmatic and loving wife who provides a grounding force in his life. She perceives the gentle nature beneath her husband's intimidating exterior and helps him suppress his more violent tendencies. She manages their home in Coverdale and strictly expects Clay to return from his dangerous undertaking.

Known as Tally, she is the young daughter of Clay and Ginny. She enjoys listening to sanitized versions of her father's past adventures. Her innocent question about whether Clay would rescue her if she were in trouble ultimately convinces him to join Gabriel's mission.

She is Gabriel's daughter and an accomplished mercenary in her own right. She learned how to fight from her father and rose to fame before joining the army of the Republic. She now finds herself trapped inside a besieged city, commanding the surviving soldiers against an overwhelming monstrous army.

She is Gabriel's ex-wife and Rose's mother. She left Gabriel for their booker years ago, frustrated by Gabriel's obsession with his mercenary glory and his magical sword. She now struggles with substance use and lives in relative comfort but apparent misery.

He is the former booker for Saga who has grown wealthy and self-important in the years since the band dissolved. He stole Gabriel's wife and currently holds Gabriel's prized magical sword. He surrounds himself with treasures and mechanical guards to project power.

She is the cold and unfaithful Queen of Agria. She married Matrick to secure his kingship but openly disrespects him and pursues affairs with other men. She views her husband as a nuisance and actively plots to have him eliminated.

She is a gorgon—a beautiful woman with a serpentine tail and hair made of snakes. She holds Ganelon captive as a petrified statue in her gallery. She uses her position and her prisoners to extract favors and arrange gladiatorial entertainment.

He is a historical druin leader who led his people into the human world and established an empire. Driven by grief over his wife's death, he resorted to terrible acts of necromancy and violence. He gifted his powerful sword, Vellichor, to Gabriel to keep it away from his own vengeful son.

She is the leader of an all-female mercenary band called the Silk Arrows. She works the roads as a bandit but maintains a code of professional respect, specifically choosing not to steal Clay's legendary shield when she recognizes him.

He is the leader of Vanguard, a legendary mercenary band that served as friendly rivals to Saga in their youth. Unlike Saga, Barret kept his band touring and active over the decades. He provides crucial assistance and transportation to his old peers.

He is a lone druin who attempts to deceive the band during their journey through the forest. He carries a scythe disguised as a walking staff and uses magical herbs to incapacitate his targets. He seeks to reclaim druin artifacts for his own purposes.

He is a troll living in the dangerous Heartwyld Forest who defies monstrous stereotypes. He operates as a healer and guide, using a specific type of mudweed to cure ailments and offer pain relief to travelers who cross his path.

He is one of the two heads sharing the body of an ettin. Despite his imposing physical size and monstrous appearance, he possesses a tender and cheerful disposition. He constantly describes their surroundings in glowing, beautiful terms to keep his blind brother happy.

He is the second head of the ettin. He is blind and has disfigured features, relying entirely on his brother Gregor to interpret the world for him. He possesses a sunny, childlike innocence and takes great delight in the stories his brother tells.

He is a kobold who lives in a crowded, impoverished apartment with his many children. He previously held money for Gabriel and provides the band with information about the city. His difficult life reflects the poor treatment of nonhumans in human-controlled cities.