Age: 18 James was raised in the capital by his parents Doran and Serena Mcknight. Then one day, everything changed. His parents were murdered in a bandit raid six years ago. Alone, frightened, and weak, James was secreted away by his Uncle Ivan to his family's summer cottage on the eastern edge of Verum Forest. His Uncle Ivan passed away four years ago. James has been training ever since, preparing to set out on a personal quest for revenge. He is competent with a sword and quick on his feet.

Age: 528 (28 in appearance) Known throughout history as the Dark Druid, Kelsar is immensely powerful. Rendered nearly immortal, he has resurfaced after centuries of hiding. He is searching for something, but no one knows what. He is ruthless and psychotic, but also devious and dangerously intelligent. He has an entire army of servants under his command, and he will not hesitate to destroy anything or anyone that stands in the way of his ambitions.