A 16-year-old Rootcrafter and the Awakened Scion of Arthur. Feeling helpless after a violent magical possession, she voluntarily abandons her friends and sacrifices her memories to study under a demon. She seeks to become untouchable and ruthless, though her innate selflessness often interferes with this goal. Her ability to wield two different types of magic makes her a highly targeted asset in the supernatural world.

A powerful demon who previously infiltrated the Order's highest ranks by impersonating a high-ranking member. Also known as the Shadow King, he seeks his lost crown to return to the demon plane. He trains Bree only to cultivate her power for his eventual consumption, manipulating her through memory suppression and isolation.

The true Scion of Lancelot and Bree's devoted boyfriend. He endured an abusive childhood under the Order's harsh training regimens, having been raised under the false belief that he was Arthur's heir. Utilizing his enhanced speed and vision, he actively manipulates the Order's rigid legal system to launch a quest for his missing friends.

The Scion of Gawain and a medical student with natural healing abilities. He struggles with his privilege within the Order and increasingly bends their strict rules to assist Nick's quest. He serves as the moral compass for his friend group, regularly putting himself in danger to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

A part-demon Merlin who sacrificed the last of his humanity to protect Bree, transitioning into a full demon. He battles a volatile, dangerous hunger for power while remaining deeply tethered to the people he previously swore to protect. His transition has made him immensely powerful but highly unpredictable.

A Rootcrafter and Medium who befriended Bree at the university. She specializes in sensing where death has been. Determined and brave, she actively teams up with demons and Legendborn to track down her missing friend, frequently stepping into dangerous situations beyond her training.

A balanced cambion, meaning she is exactly half-demon and half-human. She acts as a ward to Erebus alongside her twin brother. She prefers the demon world because it lacks the human world's racism and sexism. Quick-tempered but fiercely protective of her family, she slowly bonds with Bree over their shared marginalization.

A balanced cambion and Zoe's twin brother. He is deeply loyal to Erebus and carefully follows the demon king's orders. He acts as a chaperone and guard, possessing extensive knowledge about the demon underworld and its bartering systems.

A Merlin and scientist who successfully fought off her own descent into demonia years ago. Having escaped the Order, she lives in hiding in the Appalachian mountains. She utilizes her scientific research and herbal tonics to help her son regain his humanity, while keeping her past promises to her best friend.

A balanced cambion born into enslavement centuries ago. Having intentionally distanced himself from the demon courts, he works as a broker for human-demon bargains at the Crossroads Lounge. He uses his demonic connections to assist the Rootcrafters in their search for Bree.

A powerful Merlin and Mageguard who serves the High Council of Regents. He balances his strict duty to the Order with a growing willingness to bend the rules for the safety of his friends, particularly William. He volunteers to accompany Nick on a dangerous quest to monitor and protect him.

The Grand Dame of a local branch of Rootcrafters. She reads auras and acts as a guiding matriarch for her magical community. She actively opposes the Order and provides sanctuary for Rootcrafters, lending her powerful artifacts to aid in rescue missions.

A Rootcrafter healer and Magnifier who creates powerful teas and tinctures. She works tirelessly to help those in need and tightly controls the energy permitted inside her home to ensure a safe healing environment.

Bree's Onceborn best friend who suffered brutal injuries during a recent magical battle. She remains trapped in a purgatory-like state, continually reliving the moments before her near-death experience as she attempts to renegotiate her fate.

Bree's deceased mother and a skilled Rootcrafter. Though gone, her past connections, particularly her deep friendship with Natasia, and the magical bloodline she carried continue to heavily influence her daughter's survival.

Bree's father, who remains largely unaware of the dangerous magical intricacies surrounding his daughter. He offers profound emotional grounding and love, serving as Bree's primary connection to a normal life.

The leader of the Morgaines, a sect of Merlins who broke away from the Order centuries ago. She possesses dangerous knowledge regarding the Shadow King's crown and seeks to incite a devastating conflict between demons and the Round Table.

A dangerous Nightshade demon who throws the highly exclusive Collectors' Gala. He feeds on human greed and negative emotions, maintaining strict, violent control over his wealthy guests using warlocks and magical interrogations.

A Nightshade demon within the Shadow Court who acts as an information broker. She despises Zoe and Elijah's father but willingly trades valuable intelligence regarding a missing magical artifact in exchange for proper tributes.

Mikael's warlock second-in-command. She maintains strict order at the gala, enforcing the estate's boundaries and detaining guests who violate Mikael's highly regulated rules.

A young Black Rootcrafter girl who is violently targeted for her magical abilities. Her kidnapping directly sparks Bree's determination to rescue those exploited by dark magical forces.

Nick's abusive father and a former prominent figure in the Order. He raised his son with exceptional cruelty, prioritizing their family's supposed magical inheritance over his child's well-being.