Nightingale is a mysterious figure, claiming to be an apprentice of Dregoth who self-resurrected herself from The Black in a high-stakes trial. Having proven herself worthy and named Master Necromancer, she set forth in search of her own disciples.

Not just a tiefling, but infused with earth elemental energy. His abs are literally rock hard, and he's happy to show them off. He's not too picky about his lovers--woman, man, elf--as long it's not the same one twice. Oh, and he goes on adventures and stuff. When he runs out of cash.

In the Obsidian Plains, there is a city of living (technically undead) obsidian people, who claim to have continued their existence since the initial cataclysm that transformed them and their homeland. They aren't Pyreen, so something doesn't add up; maybe humans didn't get permanently frozen? Anyhow, Manon and the Nightingale found her and...sort of adopted her. She never thought of herself as a fighter of any kind, but it turns out she's much tougher than a fleshy human, and has a lot of natural necrotic ability to boot.

Noble-born, Justine had access to the finest arcane educators, and could have chosen any specialty. But she was drawn to the forbidden arts, and found a teacher in Nightingale. An excellent student, she's become an accomplished necromancer, crafting undead of the same superior quality and form as her hand-made dresses.

Prudence is an Illari that was taken in by an Ashkari tribe. She was a fast learner of their arts, but they refused to allow her to learn magic. So she bailed and found refuge in Tyr, the Free City, hoping to find more arcane secrets. In Phantom Heart, she's found her calling, mastering thaumaturgical magic of every chroma--especially Black.

Former gladiator who died in the arena, Nightingale bought his corpse and revived him as a death knight. He's stronger than every, and commands dark power, which augments his considerable martial skill.

Beautiful, charming, and vivacious, Marie is the life of the party--perhaps a low bar for Phantom Heart but still. As approachable as she is, one might not guess how readily she can summon legions of tormented souls, nor how viciously she can deploy them.

Ken (real name unpronouncable by humans) is a master thief with many secret treasure stashes, who could have retired a decade ago, if not for love of the game. Second-story work is his specialty (the wings help), and while he won't take assassination quests, he's no stranger to combat. He doesn't cast spells, but his collection of shiny magical baubles is so vast he may as well be a wizard. He believes in honor among thieves...as long as the quest allows it.

Street tough turned gangster turned Death Knight, The Mask is a man reborn. His criminal empire was impressive, but he chose the wrong target in Nightingale. After she raised him, he seemed to have a change of heart, serving her loyally, while maintaining his underworld domain to better fund the guild. The mask (the name and the physical object) predate his transformation; only The Nightingale knows his real name.

Daughter of Lord Revan, vampire lord of the Urik underworld, Manon was raised outside the auspices of her father's empire; she didn't even know his secret until she was fully grown. Given the ability to make of her life whatever she willed, she decided to become an Inquisitor--a Templar who specialized in hunting the very dark mages and undead monsters her father ruled over. Inevitably, she learned the truth, and left Urik...after raiding his lair with the Templars and ridding the underworld of its overlord once and for all. Now, she only takes on quests that align with her sense of justice, giving a much needed silver lining to Phantom Heart's dark reputation.