Stenwold Maker Beetle-kinden spymaster and statesman
Cheerwell ‘Che’ Maker his niece
Tisamon Mantis-kinden Weaponsmaster
Tynisa his halfbreed daughter, formerly Stenwold’s ward
Salma (Prince Salme Dien) Dragonfly nobleman, agent of Stenwold
Totho halfbreed artificer, agent of Stenwold
Achaeos Moth-kinden magician
Scuto Thorn Bug-kinden artificer, Stenwold’s lieutenant
Sperra Fly-kinden, agent of Scuto
Balkus Ant-kinden, agent of Scuto, renegade from the city of Sarn
Thalric Wasp-kinden major in the Rekef
Ulther Wasp-kinden governor of Myna, killed by Thalric
Reiner Wasp-kinden general in the Rekef
Te Berro Fly-kinden lieutenant in the Rekef
Scyla Spider-kinden magician and spy
Lineo Thadspar Beetle-kinden Speaker for the Assembly of Collegium
Kymon of Kes Ant-kinden master of arms in Collegium
Hokiak Scorpion-kinden black-marketeer in Myna
Skrill halfbreed scout in Stenwold’s service
Grief in Chains Butterfly-kinden dancer