Lady Kellina - former submissive of Lord Michon, released from His service to reign over a long abandoned shire
Lord Michon - Ruler of the Shire of the East
Ahren – Female servant, assigned to Lady Kellina by Lord Michon
Adelaide – Lady Kellina’s favorite cook
Captain Payne – Female guardswoman promoted to Captain by Lord Michon. Requested by Lady Kellina to accompany her to the new shire
Phyla – Lady Kellina’s mother
Kalar – Phyla’s husband and Kellina’s father. Believed to be dead.
Nelaam – Kalar’s brother and Kellina’s uncle
Krelar – Nelaam’s confidant
Phalon – Lord Michael’s older brother
Tambor – Blue dragon, Guardian of the abandoned Shire that Lady Kellina will rule over
