Emmit Undercroft, depicted by Elizabeth Auron, is a tiefling caught between life and death. After a monstrous horror tore his family apart and nearly claimed his own life, he struck a desperate bargain with an otherworldly lich—one willing to sustain his soul, but only for a time. His knack for acquiring strange and esoteric artifacts has only deepened his connection to the occult. Now, armed with the means to pursue his family's restoration, Emmit journeys alongside his fellow adventurers, carrying with him the weight of his dark pact and the knowledge that, one day, his debt will come due.
Beware the Dungeon Master, crafted by Chase Dickerson, for he is calculating and cruel. As the adjudicator of the known realms, the heroes' lives teeter on the edge of his decree. Yet even he, the spinner of fate, is at the mercy of fortune and free will. Though he may fling malady and monsters with abandon, all of it is but a test of the heroes' luck and clever tactics, for their story is not his to tell or control—only to challenge. He revels in presenting powerful choices, for in choosing their path, the heroes have only themselves to blame for their victories... or their destruction.
Jasper, as played by Chance Lymon, was once a champion of Tyr and a sworn protector of the realm. He was a divine combatant during the time of the Second Sundering where he warred against the forces of Bane, the Lord of Darkness. During those harrowing days, many of his comrades fell, and his trust in Tyr crumbled in the wake of his enemies. Stripped of power and purpose, Jasper now roams the world not as the holy warrior he once was, but as a man searching for faith. Perhaps, in this journey to believe once more, he will find his path—or forge a new one altogether.
Meet Mr. Jingles, portrayed by Jackson Holladay. Abandoned in his youth, he has known nothing but hardship, drifting from one unstable home to the next and surviving by any means necessary. He is often mistaken for a halfling due to his stunted growth, his true origins hidden beneath the weight of his struggles. When all hope seemed lost, he was rescued by a group of accepting travelers who brought him friendship and a future filled with adventure. Despite his newfound luck, Mr. Jingles' greatest challenge remains: outrunning the past that refuses to let him go.
Say hello to Zera Fennec, played by Jill Carter. As a bard, Zera talks a big game and can spin a yarn as well as any other musician out there—but in reality, her own road of adventure is far less traveled. Her flair for embellishment during her performances has resulted in many colorful tales; unfortunately, it has also given rise to a bitter foe, one deeply wounded by her words. After years of lyricizing the accomplishments of others, Zera has finally ventured into the unknown to forge new friendships and live a life worthy of song.
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