Gareth Thompson – musician, Vietnam veteran, and single father. He has accepted a security job at the Archon, hoping to set his life straight after a recent divorce. Always underestimated, he proves over the course of the story that there is more to him than meets the eye.
Cayde Stormrunner – An immortal Rastafarian wizard, Cayde leads the 5th Division—a supernatural crime unit in Las Vegas. Despite his friendly demeanor, he possesses a relentless drive to unravel the crimes of the Archon, which he believes will lead him to the Shadow Lord.
Alistair “The Breathtaker” Koontz – a ten-thousand-year-old shapeshifting dragon who manages the Archon. Like all dragons, Alistair covets gold and riches; he simply believes it’s more efficient to sell junk bonds and run real estate hustles to acquire that wealth.
Tess Silvermire – an immortal nymph who serves as the Archon’s chief financier. Though unassuming, Tess and her associates maintain a shady relationship with the Las Vegas magical underground, providing the Arcanborn with an endless supply of love and excess.
