Noah Valen – The Riftborn
Race: Half-Etherian/ Half Human (a rare lineage descended from ancient beings that once shaped time and space) Class: Battle Channeler Power / Ability: "The Balance" – Noah can equalize any magical or physical force that interacts with him.
If someone strikes with overwhelming strength, his body automatically redistributes the power, sending an equal force back.
If magic is used against him, he can "store" its energy for a short period, then unleash it as raw energy or reinforce allies.
Downside: The more he balances, the more unstable his soul becomes — his Etherian half slowly starts "mirroring" enemies, threatening to erase his identity.
Personality: Calm, sharp, sarcastic under stress; a natural leader who never asked to be one.
Sarah Liora – The Ember Healer
Race: Human Class: Flame Cleric
Ability: "Phoenix Veil" – When an ally is near death, Sarah can ignite her own life energy to heal them instantly, manifesting golden fire. The more she cares for the person, the stronger the effect.
Personality: Fierce, logical, with a dry sense of humor. She's the top of her class academically but secretly struggles with emotional control — especially around Noah.
Dynamic with Noah: Constant playful tension. She acts unimpressed by him but always ends up in his corner. Their banter hides mutual admiration.
Zeke Valen – The Iron Vanguard
Race: Human Class: Arc-Knight
Ability: "Heartforge" – Zeke's heart is bound to a living crystal. The more punishment he takes, the stronger he becomes. He can convert pain into pure mana, creating devastating melee attacks.
Personality: Brave, blunt, older-brother energy. Overprotective of Noah but sometimes oversteps. Known for saying dumb heroic things that somehow turn out wise later.
Dynamic with Alice: Mutual crush, both too awkward to act on it. They're the "slow-burn couple" everyone teases.
Alice Fenn – The Shadow Bard Race: Elf Class: Bard / Trickster Ability: "Echo Illusion" – Alice can split her shadow into copies that each have a different emotional trait (joy, fear, anger, sorrow). Each copy can perform unique actions — but if one dies, she feels that emotion amplified for days.
Personality: Witty, musical, confident in battle but insecure about her worth outside it. The emotional anchor of the group.
Dynamic with Zeke: She flirts when she's scared. He blushes when he's brave. It's a mess, but a cute one.
Osiris – The Eternal Cipher Race: Ancient Veilkin (a race thought extinct — beings born from broken dimensional rifts) Class: Chronomancer / Guide
Ability: "Memory Stitch" – Osiris can access past timelines, pulling knowledge or temporary skills from versions of himself that existed before the current world's "reset." However, each use erases one of his memories permanently.
Personality: Mysterious but weirdly modern in humor. He knows more than he says and often mutters about "when time was straight." Acts like a mentor and comic relief all in one.