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 turned to the next logical choice: the Sorcerer-King Dregoth. She served him for a time and learned much, before falling out of favor and bailing on Giustenal. She found refuge in Tyr, the Free City, hoping to find more arcane secrets. In Phantom Heart, she's found a suitable teacher in the Nightingale, furthering her studies of thaumaturgical magic--especially The 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.

Since moving to Tyr and separating from his former adventuring group, Abi has been quietly competent, if secretive about his origins and motives. Prudence and Victor are former companions of his, but they keep his secrets. Most of the time, he has a polite and sophisticated demeanor, though when he goes to battle, he dons a fearsome skull mask and fights ferociously with his blood magic.

Jester is...nobody is quite sure, to be honest, but apart from her strange eyes and horn, she's perfectly pleasant to be around. She put in many years as a circus performer, boasting world-class, superhuman agility and grace. Phantom Heart rescued her from a bad situation, and now she journeys with them, lending her innate magical power from--whatever she is--to their efforts.

A tiefling of unusual appearance--even as tieflings go--Nuit cuts a rather handsome figure. While not an acrobat like Jester, he is definitely graceful, performing with swords the way she performs with her circus acts. He wears no armor, as he boasts none have ever landed a successful blow on him in combat. His inherent infernal power lends him an edge atop his formidable melee skills.

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.

An undefeated gunslinger, until he was defeated, Hex left his old name and life behind when his wicked ways finally caught up to him. There's no way to telling what he experienced on The Other Side, but Dregoth ripped his soul back into his body, raising him as a revenant bound to serve the dark lord. For a time, he served a faithful hound for the sorcerer-king, until his exploitation of Pip made him question his loyalty and ultimately seek his own path once more. He's found a new home with Phantom Heart, but is still a peerless gunman and bounty hunter.

If Manon refuses to drink blood on principle, Veruca will drink enough for them both--at least with her signature whip. A blood witch who focuses on melee combat, she drains vitality and strength from her foes and adds it to her own. She has superhuman physical capabilities, despite not technically being a vampire. That whip of hers does more than sting and drain blood--it also lets her dominate the will of those she strikes.