Velvetine Sands

A mysterious agent known as Operative X, he navigates the treacherous world of espionage with charm and lethal precision, leaving a trail of intrigue and chaos in his wake.

Nabil 'The Crocodile' al-Sakar is a scarred, violent zealot of the Ashir Brotherhood, advocating for ruthless tactics against the Directorate while challenging Safar's leadership with fiery ambition.

A charismatic and fervent leader of the Ashir Brotherhood, Safar ibn Rashid is a militant revolutionary who believes in purifying Al-Qatara from corruption, dressed in a blend of traditional and modern attire, wielding a ceremonial blade with conviction.

A cunning and resourceful woman, Velvetine is a spy ring leader and high-class madam who uses her network of pleasure houses to gather secrets and protect vulnerable women, all while seeking revenge against the man who shattered her past.

Halim Bashir is a charismatic yet ruthless commander of the Royal Guard, balancing loyalty to the Qadir family with a life of corruption and intimidation in the desert city of Velvetine Sands.

Sanaa Al-Qadir is a young, elegant woman with a sharp mind and a hidden agenda, navigating the treacherous waters of palace politics while secretly longing for a future with Halim Bashir.

The Last Sheikh of Al-Qadir, an aging nobleman with a regal presence, seeks to reclaim his family's throne while navigating the treacherous waters of espionage and political intrigue in Al-Qatara.

A seasoned human adviser with a sharp mind and a hidden blade, Yousef al-Rashwan navigates the treacherous politics of the Velvetine Sands while grappling with his loyalty to a faltering House of Qadir.

A tattooed human agent with a penchant for violence, Suleiman serves the Directorate, relishing rivalry and chaos while hinting at a mysterious past with Velvetine.

Kimo Kharazi, a wise and sardonic café keeper in Velvetine Sands, is a former railway mechanic and survivor of civil wars, who quietly aids those he believes in while raising Suhaila as a daughter.

Declan Marlowe, the Old Jackal, is a wiry ex-mercenary with a haunting presence, known for his sharp insights and a past steeped in covert operations, now wandering the Velvetine Sands as a living legend.

A former Soviet spy turned freelance operative, Alexei 'Farouq' Morozov navigates the treacherous sands of Al-Qatara with a calm demeanor and a penchant for manipulation, embodying the duality of his heritage.

A stoic MI6 operative with a black belt in diplomacy, Donald Thistlewood commands respect and embodies martial virtue, teaching discipline through action in a world of espionage.

A radical British academic turned spy, Genevieve Locke is fiercely loyal to Imam Safar and navigates the treacherous political landscape of Al-Qatara with a blend of charm and deadly intent.

Colonel Vassily Tarkhanov is a cold and calculating Russian military liaison in Al-Qatara, using tactical brutality to enforce Moscow's influence while viewing the local populace as mere pawns in his strategic game.

Suhaila Kharazi is a beautiful café hostess with a sharp mind and a hidden agenda, running Qamar House while keeping a watchful eye on the secrets of the desert city.

Big Tom Douglas is a grizzled human MI6 Field Quartermaster posing as a mechanic in the Zahran souk, known for his sarcastic wit and quiet danger, while secretly supporting agents with essential equipment and repairs.

A towering human agent with a scarred appearance and a fierce loyalty to Halim, Abed al-Sidiq is a silent observer who values strength and integrity in a world of espionage.

A quiet and delicate boy of royal blood, Nayif ibn Rashid embodies the future of the monarchy, watched over with both love and suspicion in a world of political intrigue.

A brilliant yet caustic MI6 Regional Director, Sir Reginald Carrington-Crowe embodies the cold, calculating nature of espionage, wielding his authority with surgical precision and a glass of gin in hand.