(Roughly in the order of appearance)
Sophia “Sophie” Irakoze – Tall (5’11’), shoulder length, very curly brown hair, olive skin, angular features, high cheekbones, full lips, freckles across nose and cheeks, green/gold “cat-like” eyes, very athletic, introvert, stutters or rapid fire questions when she’s nervous, hates attention. She is mighty but new to her gifts, a reluctant hero/savior. Her parents disappeared when she was twelve, and she has lived in foster care with her guardian, Aunt Jo, and her foster sister Jenny.
Josephine “Aunt Jo” Laurent – Sophie’s foster mother who understands tragedy as she lost her family in a car accident. Her husband and two daughters were killed, and she was left with a permanent limp. She uses a cane to get around. She became a foster parent after realizing she had a role to play in the lives of other girls.
Jennifer “Jenny” Marie Murray – Sophie’s foster sister, she’s tiny, petite, curvy with red hair and green eyes. She’s very social, loves people, and is generally a very happy person.
Gia Moretti – One of Sophie’s two best friends. She’s a quintessential Italian Catholic from a large family. She’s small with dark hair and eyes. Her four siblings drive her crazy but the family is very close knit and loving.
Scott “Digger” Miller – Sophie’s other best friend. He’s sweet, and intelligent, but also tall and gangly, and more importantly, he’s currently homeless. He got his nickname as a child from his tendency to dig up anything he could find especially bugs and interesting rocks.
Joel – the Angel assigned to train Sophie. He has his work cut out for him, as trainer to a young Viator.
Tiffany – The leader of the school mean girls, and Sophie’s nemesis. She’s got the “California Girl” look with long blonde hair and an athletic build. She is a cheer leader, gymnast, and star of the track team.
Jeff – The co-leader of the “Fabulous Five” – a group of guys who have decided to make a game of how many girls they can score before they graduate high school. He’s targeted Sophie as the big prize.
LeLand Jones – The school football star, he’s a huge mountain of a guy and becomes good friends with Sophie. They connect through their love of sports and their dedication to excel.
Damian – Lucifer’s General and leader of the Malum. He is seeking Sophie and those like her. He has evil intent and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Milt – Sophie’s new friend, he is a soul who chose to live in the Garden. He joins Sophie and her friends in their quest.
Bryan Ybarra – Fellow Viator, he joins Sophie and the team to fight the Malum.
Janice – Digger’s Aunt, who is missing, leaving Digger to fend for himself.
Old Ones – the missing Viatores, including Sophie’s parents, these are the Defenders who may have been killed or captured by the Malum. The loss of this group has put humanity in danger.
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