Newtonians Inhabitants of the flying city Newton and the dominat power of Erth.   Rojin A spiritual race carrying many 'Marks', their society relies heavily on their faith in The Father and symbiont weaponry.   Darathia Former protectors of the Rojin, these humanoid creatures have now formed an aliance with the Rojin traitor. Jeradon Horncastle III A former Commander of the Newtonian Guild, Jeradon has spent the past twelve years preserving animal and plant life in a series of Greenhouses on Newton.   Pirian Hornastle Jeradon's son and the first to be born free of the 'Dosage' - Newton's controlling drug, Pirian's dormant power is more important than he realises.   Lomax A former Rojin Missionary, Lomax the 'Sea Wolf' has lived the past fifteen years as an outcast. Now, having built up the reputation of his Piracy, he awaits his own destiny. Vagabond Lomax's loyal companion and one of the few remaining Gargoyles, along with Brom and Stone.   Mara/Kira Vaseesh Ersula's 'Select' for the position of High Priestess and her sucsessor. Kira's Unity with her dead mother, Mara has helped to channel her mind powers further.   Ersula Cordwain The current Rojin High Priestess. Old and wise to the Newtonian methods, Ersula has witnessed her fair share of Newtonian slaughter in her days as a Missionary. Lord Rayal Jakahn Newly 'self appointed' Emperor of Newton and former Advisor to Lord Surel - Rayal's hatred for Jeradon and his obsession with Neeve go hand in hand.   Viktor Jakahn Pirian's tormentor on Newton - Viktor takes great pleasure in violence and destruction.   Neeve Horncastle Pirian's mother. Having traded herself for the lives of her husband and son, Neeve must live the rest of her life at the side of Emperor Jakahn. Harad Vaseesh The 'Voice' of The Father and leader of the Rojin.   Karl Vaseesh Harad's son. Karl's hatred for the Newtonian in their midst could be his undoing.   Larissa Sou Pirian's Rojin friend has the ability to 'ghost' - turn invisible at will and walk through solid objects. Ched The face changer is another of Pirian's Rojin friends.   The Father The mysterious immortal leader of the Rojin.   Lord Surel The former Emperor of Newton. Dr Moku The Rojin Witch Doctor. Moku is also a wise botanist and highly skilled surgeon.   Romulus One of the last remaining 'Mindships' after most were wiped out by sickness. These vessels house the brain of a telepath to maintain flight and navigation.   Brom & Stone Along with Vagabond, these two loyal guards are the last survivors of the 7th City, Gargoy.