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Authors Note: This is a list of main characters, not everyone has been added yet. This will continue to grow and the story develops. Feel free to reference this section if you are unsure who someone is.

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Quinn Riley: At Twenty years old, he was already an experienced Exodus fodder. He was an above average student, excels in all kinds of sports. He quite tall and has thick black hair. He is close to the Joki family and spent many evenings at their house after his grandmother's death. He had a crush on Tal since he was a teenager, but never really thought much of it. Leah Fintree was his first love. When Talia propositioned him after Leah's supposed death, he was unable to deny her. When Leah returned, she quickly partnered up with Tal and Mojo, the end result being three weddings in the same year.

Renri Joki: Age 34. Hailed as the greatest musician of her generation. She is a noted composer and has developed a close relationship with Quinn. After waking for a two-year coma she would lend her impressive intelligence to the Fora Development Group. She joined the Song Birds under the alias Oriole and becomes an important part of their organization. She shares a close bond with her younger brother.

Ben Joki: A retired Professor of Economics. Dr. Joki has published several papers on Economic theory and was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize twice. He lost his wife and Tal's older sister in a boating accident when Talia was six. He is credited with developing Fora into the strongest economic power in Exodus. He died of cancer a few years ago but underwent the consciousness transfer and now resides in Ravenwood.

Talia Joki: Retired Army Captain who lost her left leg while working for the Army Core of Engineers. She is tall, with a very serious personality. She received her Doctorate in Applied Engineering from MIT. Tal completely changed the terrain of Fora, she literally rebuilt the entire country. She fell in love with Quinn Riley the moment he woke up Ren. She resisted the relationship for a variety of reasons, finally when Leah was thought to have died, she decided life was too short. She has one daughter that she named after her deceased older sister, Renri. She would have boy with Quinn. She dotes on her husband, still referring to him as "Little Q."

Leah Fintree: One of two daughters born to Mari and Ry Fintree. She has green eyes, red hair, and a lightly freckled face. She has a kind nature, but she also possesses strength. She will always protect her friends, even when it means risking her life. She met Quinn in the Talon Apple Orchards and was instantly drawn to his wit and friendly humor. Their relationship would become passionate very quickly, and would eventually expand to include Mora Jol.

Mora Jol: Mora spent her early years as an assassin for her Clan. The scars that crisscross her face were received in ritual combat. She was the strongest rogue of her generation. Later she would become the main leader of the Fora Development Group. Her relationship with Quinn would have stayed friendship had he not kissed her at the Talon Hot Springs. She was devastated when she thought that Leah Fintree had died. When Leah returned, their shared passion for Quinn changed their relationship to that of lovers.

Rembrandt: Remmy the gnome engineer might be the most famous member of the original team. Her sunny disposition coupled with her intelligence has made her a fan favorite. She has an adopted daughter named Angel. Remmy has never really understood the male/female relationships, she continues to avoid her gnome suitors.

Sinful Jinn: She was Quinn's teacher before he joined TAP, she labored under a serious crush for him, but eventually moved on when she found love in the shape of the world famous bard Bo Jangles. She currently teaches at the Fora Academy.

Tormented Rhapsody: The first of the group to get their TAP class, she was a talented raider before she joined Fora. Ro-Ro and Jinn remained inseparable their whole life, it was a close friendship that defined them both. Ro-Ro would marry one of the Portuguese fishermen from Portside Fishery.

Crow: AKA Crimson Rose: Em Obreen lived most of her life unaware that she had a younger brother. Her inability to get along with her family members caused her to be alienated. She quickly became a big part of Quinn's life, this would lead to her resurgence within the Obreen family. She has several business ventures, the Portside Fishery with Quinn and the Ravenwood Distillery with Leah Fintree.

Quinn James: QJ Age 19. The youngest child of Quinn and Talia Riley. He learned his gaming skills while sitting at the feet of notable masters such as Kora, Jangles, Mojo, Grace, and Quinn. His best friend is Jacob, who works at the stable in Ravenwood. He plays piano and is a notable card player. Descended from the blood of genius, he may be the most capable of them all.

Sasha Riley: Daughter of Leah and Quinn Riley. She considers both Mojo and Tal her moms. She dotes on her dad and older brother QJ. She is headstrong and fearless, when she's in trouble she tends to hide behind her dad. Oddly enough her talent lies with her rather impressive rogue abilities. She was born on the same day as her sister Sara.

Sara Riley: Although only half Dark Elf, you can't tell the difference between her and the other women of the Jol clan. She is a notable prankster who has a talent for finding trouble. Although fierce, she inherited her grandmothers healing skills, she is being groomed to take over the Jol clan.

Lara Sy: Nightingale. A talented rogue who leads the Songbirds. She is in love with Quinn Riley, this feeling grew even stronger when Quinn used his mother's soul gem to save her life. She once tricked Quinn into kissing her, she hasn't been able to move on.

Angel Rembrandt: Angel is a Spider Queen, an existence stronger than any of the others in Fora. Raised by Remmy in Ravenwood, she became good friends with Ren and has a close relationship with QJ. Angel is fearless but warm-hearted to the people she loves. She usually is seen in her Ba'Avriel form, but on occasion will use her natural Spider Queen form. She may be the most beautiful of the younger generation.

Maya Scasa: Only daughter of Kora Scasa. She is twenty years old and in her third year at the Exodus Academy. She is a talented equestrian and enjoys Guns and Gore. She learned Martial Arts from her mother and is the top student in her class.

Charlotte Hall: 19 years old, lives with her mom and three sisters in Las Vegas. She is a Guns and Gore freshmen at the Exodus Academy. She is a good marksman, but wishes to be a gunslinger, has a poster of the gunfighter Chained Lightning above her bed. She was burned badly when a propane tank in their garage was knocked over and ruptured. The right side of her body is covered in burns, she was a talented dancer before the accident, but because of the damage to her muscle tissue can no longer walk unassisted.