Finnley Reed (“Finny”)
Finnley Reed: A young farmer from the village of Farthwell. Strong from years of working the fields, but still green when it comes to adventure. After the raid on his home, Finnley finds himself thrust into a dangerous world far beyond the safety of his crops. Loyal, stubborn, and carrying the weight of his lost family, he wields his simple oak staff with growing determination. Finny is the heart of the story. He is an ordinary man forced to become something more.
Captain Salt
Captain Salt: A tough, weathered sailor with a sharp tongue and sharper instincts. Captain Salt has seen more of the world’s dangers than most, and she does not suffer fools lightly. She took Finnley and Lila under her wing after the raid, guiding them across treacherous waters. Gruff but protective, she carries years of hard-earned wisdom and a deep hatred for the raiders who disrupted their lives. Her steady hand on the wheel and her bow has kept the crew alive more than once.
Lila Moss
Lila Moss: A quiet, resourceful young woman who was separated from the others during the storm. Resourceful and resilient, Lila now faces the open sea alone with nothing but a small satchel, the mysterious healing poultice, and the cursed obsidian dagger. Her journey is one of survival, mystery, and inner strength as she drifts through The Lonely Waters, unsure if she’ll ever see her companions again.