The Party
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Ben
Seventh grader who’s often a bit of a goober but has moments of true brilliance. After his parents’ separation, he and his mom relocated out of the big city to the suburbs. When he’s accidentally mistaken for the Chosen One of Lux, a fantastical kingdom, he embarks on a great adventure that challenges everything he thought about being a hero.
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Niara
As a small child, Niara was taken from her home and placed into a training program for elite warriors, and she grew up to become an agent for the Elders, a mysterious council of mystics. When Ben unexpectedly appears in her life, she begins to wonder if there’s more to life than blindly following the beliefs she inherited from others.
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Merv
A refugee, Merv survived on the streets of Lux for much of their childhood, until they were captured and forced to work at the Tower of the Elders as a prisoner. When Ben arriveS at the tower, he and Merv hit it off and soon became inseparable companions. Merv is the heart of their adventuring party, a compassionate and cautious presence who cares deeply for their friends.
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Drake
Drake was born the son of a great general, but he abandoned his noble life to live a wild existence as the leader of the Daring Few, a band of free-spirited mercenaries. He quickly gained a reputation as a dashing hero and his tales became the stuff of popular ballads, thanks much in part to Drake himself, who is an accomplished singer and instrumentalist.
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Agnes
The most responsible middle schooler in Sweet Air, Agnes is every teacher’s first choice to answer a question, and every parent’s first choice to baby sit their children. She’s new to the world of magic and monsters, but that doesn’t mean she’ll treat it any differently than she does a final exam, or a tough crossword puzzle.