A Prequel Cast Update before the Obituaries

Besh: An undersized but patient and enduring Red Infernal; a master jeweler and eldritch forge-tailor

Branna: A well-muscled Young Master in her forties who would have been a Ranger if not for the extent of her abilities with Earth magic.

Dane: Youngest known son of Prince Magnus; powerful air mage, focused on control of minds

DiShae: A plump male 'Young' Master Druid who's actually older than Crystalia and Rowan together.

Fred: A large python familiar, content serving some of the older Master Druids between hibernations.

Gris: A foul White Infernal, steeped in the blackest necromancy.

Lady Angelheart:  Spirit of the Angel Heart; Avatar of the Celestials; First Patron of Sir Ardrau; wellspring of healing

Lady Ironheart:  Spirit of the Iron Heart; Avatar of the Giantkin, from primitive, savage Orogs to the brilliant and physically and magically mighty Storm Giants; source of Earth Magic

Lady Oakheart: Spirit of the Oak Heart; Avatar of the pre-war united Fey, the Seelie and Unseelie; Source of Thunder and Lightning, and of Ancient Magic in general

Mammon: An Elder Red Infernal, just below the Great Five in power - a 'princeling' of the Inner World.

Rajan: An shape-shifting Infernal of great power and no small prestige.