@Edward Lox is pragmatic and resourceful, having learned the hard way that survival is paramount. She values peace and quiet now, but beneath her calm exterior lies the fierce determination that saw her through the Arena's deadly trials. She's not one for small talk but is fiercely loyal to those she trusts. Edward is the first and only Foxette(or Foxelle) to brave the challenges of the Grand Arena and survive 'The Gauntlet', a brutal contest of nine consequtive battles, and earning the title of 'Vanquisher Lox'. Having defied all odds and retired from the spectacle, she now lives a quiet life, tending to a small farm in the Harrowed Fields, a stark contrast to her former life of combat. She hides a secret underground alchemy laboratory where she converts harvested @Vial of Salt Flat Spores into the highly addictive @Arena Candy. She will pay a high amount of Gold Flex to any who bring her more vials as the spores are quite difficult to harvest.
@Elara Lluna (Featured: INTENDED AS STARTING CHARACTER FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO JOIN THE WAR CHOIR FACTION). She sees every situation as an opportunity for a grand performance and approaches life with an optimistic outlook. She is eager to learn and prove herself, often getting carried away with her own performances. She grew up in the shadow of the Grand Arena, captivated by the spectacle of @The War Choir 's performances. Her parents, wealthy merchants who often come to gamble on the Arena fights. Recently she left her comfortable life behind, seeking the thrill and artistry of an Arena Performer.
@Eldim is a kind, gentle soul who deeply cares for the well-being of everyone in the barracks. He is a pillar of quiet strength and a source of comfort and stability in the harsh environment. He believes in treating everyone with respect and expects the same in return. Eldim has spent his entire life within the confines of the @Ninth Circle Barracks , starting as a scullery boy and eventually working his way up to Barrack Master. He has seen countless gladiators come and go, tending to their wounds and ensuring they have a warm meal before their next bout. Though frail in body, his spirit is strong, and he is a beloved figure among the barracks' inhabitants, and all gladiators who have progressed higher. Even the current Grand Champion, @Merjanconsiders him as a sort of father figure.
@Eupraxia a half-harpy that was brought to this world through a wild-magic portal. Unable to return home she has resumer her work as a rescuer, helping other lost outworlders to find their way to the Scavs or the Slums. She can help the party descend into or ascend out of the @The Grand Scar from her lookout at @Immortal Cliffs .
@Gathel Marden is the current leader of the faction @The War Choir and organizes the performers to re-tell fascinating battles from histories and myths. Under his leadership the mortality rate of Fodders has dropped dramatically. He has implemented simple saftey measures into most of the reenactments and reduced the number of injuries and fatalities. Under his leadership the War Choir has introduced bigger and more spectacular battles, including the battle of 'The Villagers and the Dragon,' where the gargantuan puppet: @The Grand Dragon is expertly manipulated by War Choir puppeteers. Although the leader of the War Choir, he has done well in the Grand Arena fights, going so far as to complete 'The Gauntlet', a brutal series of 9 consequtive battles, earning the title 'Vanquisher'. Although, this is a title he never uses or prefers himself. He is proud of his service in the War Choir more than his accomplishments as a gladiator.
@Genevieve. (See Hidden Lore) Genevieve will be curious about those who get close to her. She will attempt to warn those away from @The Mana Tree and if asked she can access latent mana to teleport the party to @House of Portals. She will respond with ferocious and lethal intent if the Mana Tree is threatened.
@Golder B. In an advanced futuristic world where everyone is blessed with superability he felt he could not stand out unless he left his future. He loaded himself up with technology and advanced weapons and attempted to send himself back in time, where he could make a name for himself as a Super Hero! Something went wrong and he was pulled to the Grand Arena, where he struggles to find footing as a popular Arena gladiator. He wins his battles, mostly with ease, but the crowds and spectators rarely get excited for him.
@Grand Leader (See Hidden Lore, See 0. History of the World) The Grand Leader is considered by most in the Grand Arena and even the slum towns to be a deity or sorts. She is rarely seen outside of her Palace and many of those times it is from her Private Box in the Third, Second, and Center Stage arena's. She is almost always in attendance and seated in her Private Box for the nightly "Main Event" on @Center Stage. She has some success as her alter-ego @Sheik, as many of the enemies of the Grand Leader consider Shiek a close friend.
@Simon Phoenix a chaotic sociopath who begrudgingly fights in the Grand Arena as one of the Grand Leader's personal Gladiators. Simon Phoenix was once a crime lord in one of the most brutal cities on his world. A mishap with a deep-freeze incarceration process sent him to the Grand Arena though wild magics. He attempted to assert his own form of chaos into the Grand Arena and was quickly traced and captured by @Quest and delivered to the Grand Leader. Recognizing his superior fighting skill, she offered him freedom if he can ever defeat her in a fight. An offer Simon has attempted only twice so far, he is now convinced of the Grand Leader's authority and is unsure he will ever be able to reach her level.
@Sophia is a vampire who has lived through centuries, mastering the art of seduction and dark magic. She used her charm and supernatural abilities to navigate the shadows. She was a mysterious and influential figure in her gothic underworld. A rival used Wild-Magic to transport her to this world. She now makes her way in the underground of the Grand Arena. Despite her dark nature, she has a complex personality, sometimes showing unexpected kindness and loyalty to those she trusts.
@Sorsha was destined to be the Queen of her home world, her mother sacrificed her for more power and she was transported to this world as a child. A Warrior-Princess who has spent years honing her skills in the brutal prize fights of the Fourth Circle. She was the first to survive the Gauntlet and earn the title of 'Vanquisher'. Now, as she shows her age, she has transitioned to non-lethal bouts in the Fifth Circle, fighting only a few times a year. Despite her advancing years, her prowess in combat remains largely undiminished and a rare sight to behold, even in retirement.
@Terunofuji is the current Grand Champion of the Non-Lethal Sumo fights. The Grand Sumo has become a favorite traditional Arena contest and is mostly attended by the citizens/laborers of the Grand Arena, Outworld spectators/gamblers are rare. It is through Terunofuji where Sumo has gotten popular enough to have the highest level of Sumo bouts to be held in the larger @Fourth Circle Arena where sumo is primarily held in the @Fifth Circle Arena .
@The Mad Mage (See Hidden Lore) The Mad Mage perceives this world through all-time, meaning the past and future are happening concurrently for this ghost. He can fly into a spell-casting rage at the slightest provocation. As a ghost, he carries a single physical item, his @Mad Mage's Ghost Key is a prized possession he will not hand over to just anyone. The Mad Mage is responsible for the destruction of his world and the formation of the @The Grand Scar and will rant about his choice when he believes he is not being watched. When angry he will blame his "Brother's schemes." and when sad he will lament a lost love, he will hint at his lost love being @Lydia's Ghost but he is too far gone to remember her name. If Lydia gave the party her @Shade's Engagement Ring the Mad Mage will become passive if it is in his line of sight.
@Thor at times uses his connection to the Rainbow Road to visit the Grand Arena and participate in its battles. He recognizes the Grand Arena in its ability to present him with worthy opponents when he needs a good fight. Thor is one of the few Gladiators who are allowed to freely come and go from the world.
@Toboe (See Hidden Lore/How to Save the World) Toboe is young and will be skittish and shy around anyone who does not smell like flowers or other canines. She recently lost her Granny and is on her own for the first time in her life.
@Tsume (See Hidden Lore/How to Save the World) Tsume is a leader of a pack of humans. He uses his tactical mind and ferocity to organize raids on the superior food and items provided to the outworld spectators. He has little patience for humans.