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Character Profile: Ford Ardglass

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Name: Ford Ardglass Origin: Virian  Ford is the eldest of the three Ardglass brothers, who are the sons of Emmett and Ardleigh Ardglass.  Ford and his two brothers are cousins to Vanlose, Sam and Maurey Ardglass.  He is extrovert and rather vain, believing himself to be attractive and desirable.  He enjoys heavy drinking sessions and flirting with young women.  His sense of humour is rather crude and he is fond of making sexual innuendoes.  Although not an overtly bad person, his company is an acquired taste and he can become annoying.    

Character Profile: Avareen Fermanagh

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Name: Avareen Fermanagh Origin: Virian  Avareen Fermanagh comes from a Virian farming community. She has eight siblings. She is mostly cheerful but can be prone to melancholic moods at times. She worked on her family's farm until her crystal bond was discovered by a visiting priest. She then went to study at the Temple of Scherza in Shintillah, Southern Viria. She found Temple life difficult. Through her attendance at Lord Lyandro (Lyle) Menehari's drama classes, she met his youngest grandson, Lord Sylvio (Syl) Menehari-Cesario. They became friends and Syl ended up recruiting her into the Carpathian Alliance. She studied at the Donovan Institute and trained as an operative. She initially resisted her arranged marriage to her elderly tutor Caratacuus Helvellyan but soon realised it was a better option than marrying a farmer chosen by her parents.  

Character Profile: Malachi Batalan

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 Younger Version of Malchio Vatalo (AKA Malachi Batalan) Older Version of Malachi Batalan Name: Malachi Batalan (original Carpathian name: Malchio Domingo Vatalo)  Origin: Carpathian (identifying as Yttrian)  Malchio Vatalo (rendered into the People's Language as Malachi Batalan) is a Carpathian/Yttrian lawyer.  He takes great care to hide his Carpathian heritage and present himself as a Yttrian citizen.  He has a quiet studious personality and displays a calm confidence and an air of authority.  He met the tempestuous Malawi Redigan at law school.  Against all expectations, she accepted his proposal of marriage.  They both set up their own separate law practices in Kashmir City, the capital of Yttria.  They have one daughter, Darien.

Character Profile: Otis Mulvaney

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  Name: Otis Nelson Mulvaney Origin: Virian/Malvanian  Otis Nelson Mulvaney comes from mixed parentage.  His father was Virian and his mother was Malvanian.  He reveals little about his past.  He is a mercenary who has served both with the Cyad and with the rebels of the Symanic Alliance.  He has no loyalty to anyone except himself.  He has a harsh cynical outlook on life and a cruel manipulative personality.  He attaches himself to Sheraleen Conder and causes trouble for her.

Character Profile: Leland Retnik

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Name: Leland Retnik Origin: Malvanian  Leland Retnik comes from the famous Retnik family.  He was born and brought up in a scientific enclave.  During the Great Invasion, he was abducted by the Cyad Confederacy and taken to one of their so-called corrective schools, actually prisons.  He is highly intelligent, with a quiet patient demeanour.  His inner strength, determination and scientific knowledge help him get through difficult times.  He becomes close friends with Sheraleen Conder during their incarceration.

Character Profile: Elfridah Wynghavaan

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Elfridah Wynghavaan (AKA Effie) is a Sartorian taxi driver who lives and works in a slum district of Milgramcyad, the capital city of Mondias, during the time of the Great Invasion.  She is the sister of Marsalis and best friend of Matilda Grimwald.  She is cheerful and friendly but slightly reserved in her ways.  She met Sheraleen Conder through Matilda.  She became friends with Sheraleen.  

Character Profile: Marsalis Wynghavaan

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Marsalis Wynghavaan is a Sartorian taxi driver who lives and works in a slum district of Milgramcyad, the capital city of Mondias, during the time of the Great Invasion.  He is tough and streetwise but also caring and protective of those he loves.  He is the partner/lover of Matilda Grimwald.  Through her, he met Sheraleen Conder.  He and Sheraleen then became friends.