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Her family might have abandoned her for the choice, but she abandoned them straight back. Karam has made a name for herself quicker than most by guarding the crooks of the city (in particular, Wesley Thornton Walcott) and fighting in the underrealm rings.

Karam Talwar Karam fled the holy realm of Wrenyal and made her way to Creije as a child, determined to be a fighter in the coming wars. Including saving the rest of the world too, apparently. Friends get you killed (and they get themselves killed too). Creije is Wesley’s home and there’s nothing he loves more than that city, so he’ll do anything to protect it. You can’t have friends when you’re an underboss. Well, most days. There are a lot of things Wesley has: powerful charms, spies in every corner, a collection of fantastic bowties and arguably the best puns in Creije. He’s the Kingpin’s favourite, but Wesley is far more concerned with good suits and bad magic than the old man’s opinion. Wesley became the youngest underboss in history at just sixteen and has been controlling the black magic trade of Creije ever since. No, he doesn’t really give a damn what yours is. Wesley Thornton Walcott Yes, you do need to say his full name.

Her sense of humor is as stark as her lipstick, and there isn’t much she won’t poke fun at (especially if it’s at Wesley’s expense). She might find it hard to trust people (see: knuckle dusters and many hidden knives), but her friends are her family and there’s nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Or anything of value. Tavia prides herself on her ability to perform magic tricks and win over a crowd. She may not like the gig, but if she’s going to do something then she might as well be great at it, which is why she’s the best busker in Creije and someone you don’t want to let near your pockets.

Tavia Syn After being orphaned on the streets of Creije, Tavia is recruited to sell dark magic for the Kingpin.

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