1. Kael Thorne (18)
Role: Wolf prince; male lead
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Sapphire blue
Skin: Fair Cool
Build: Muscular, agile
Personality: Cold, disciplined, protective, morally grey
Powers: Wolf shapeshifting, enhanced senses
2. Astraea Vale (16)
Role: Last-born Wraith; central female lead
Hair: cool brown
Eyes: Emerald green
Skin: cool-pale
Build: Slender, lithe
Personality: Quiet, observant, loyal, morally grey
Powers: Shadow manipulation
3. Nerise (16)
Role: Astraea's only friend
Hair: Short silver-purple
Eyes: Hazel
Skin: Pale
Build: Petite, nimble
Personality: Chaotic, loyal, clever
Powers: Limited shadow abilities
4. Prince Lior (21)
Role: Kael's cousin; rival
Hair: Dark brown, sleek
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Olive
Build: Lean, athletic
Personality: Ambitious, cunning, jealous
Powers: Skilled combat, no supernatural powers yet
5. Erevan (16)
Role: Wraith apprentice; minor antagonist
Hair: Jet black
Eyes: Piercing blue
Skin: Pale
Build: Tall, lean
Personality: Manipulative, cold, strategic
Powers: Ritual Wraith magic, partial shadow control
6. Queen Seraphine (38)
Role: Kael's mother; secret-keeper
Hair: Silver-white, long
Eyes: Green
Skin: Pale
Build: Slim, regal
Personality: Calm, strategic, protective
Powers: Protective wards, sensing supernatural disturbances
7. Young Wraith Trainee — Selene (15)
Role: Fellow Wraith apprentice
Hair: Black with silver streaks
Eyes: Green
Skin: Pale
Build: Slim, athletic
Personality: Competitive, curious, sometimes jealous of Astraea
Powers: Can manipulate small shadows; defensive spells
8. Young Wraith Trainee — Tharen (16)
Role: Apprentice; minor antagonist
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Pale
Build: Lean, wiry
Personality: Arrogant, seeks approval from elders
Powers: Shadow sensing, basic attack spells
9. Young Wolf Guard — Ryn (16)
Role: Kael's childhood friend; trainee guard
Hair: Dark blond
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Fair, slightly tanned
Build: Muscular for age, tall
Personality: Loyal, brave, a little reckless
Powers: Heightened senses, basic shapeshifting practice
10. Young Wolf Guard — Adrien (15)
Role: Trainee; supportive to Kael
Hair: Auburn
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Fair
Build: Lean, fast
Personality: Calm, clever, cautious
Powers: Early shapeshifting, tracking
11. Minor Wraith — Liora (14)
Role: Friendly, small ally
Hair: Silver-blue
Eyes: Green
Skin: Pale, soft
Build: Small, delicate
Personality: Sweet, timid, loyal to Astraea
Powers: Healing shadows, minor shielding
12. Minor Wolf — Finn (14)
Role: Playful young wolf in training
Hair: Golden blond
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Fair
Build: Small, wiry
Personality: Mischievous, curious, brave
Powers: Basic shapeshifting, heightened instincts
13. Young Wraith Elder's Apprentice — Myra (17)
Role: Aspirant of ritual magic, secondary antagonist
Hair: Dark violet
Eyes: Green
Skin: Olive
Build: Slender, agile
Personality: Ambitious, serious, secretive
Powers: Ritual shadow spells, minor offensive magic