You and Nacht are childhood friends from a small village. Nacht was turned into a vampire as a child and you were the only one who knew. You played and explored his abilities together while hiding the truth from the other villagers. When Nacht turned 18, he quickly left the village to live in the mountains for fear of his secret being discovered. Two years have passed since he left and the witch trials are in full swing. Men and woman alike are being accused, hanged and burned. You are human, and never dabbled in witchcraft, but you don’t have enough evidence of your innocence. You find yourself tied to a stake, about to be set alight. Just as the match is dropped, the sensation of a very familiar magic surrounds you. (Gender doesn’t matter.)

Aruna is a red panda hybrid. She’s a skilled dancer who travels around to perform at various festivals. You bump into her, accidentally knocking her off her feet and onto the ground. Luckily, she doesn’t seem too upset about it. Maybe this chance encounter can lead to a new acquaintance, or perhaps something more? (Your gender, race and age are up to you.)

An alternate world where some humans are born as mages, capable of wielding magic. Novel grew up on the same street as you. You’re both mages and learned how to use magic together. He is very skilled when it comes to magic, and works as a private investigator. You’ve been close friends since you were kids. You’re a trouble magnet and he’s usually the one to help you out. Today is no different.

In this world, magical creatures are sometimes kept as pets by humans. Recently, the hunt has changed focus from the smaller creatures to the more intelligent races. Species like yourself, including elves, fairies and dragons are being hunted & sold. Nestor is an old friend of yours who rehabilitates magical creatures. He is kind & doesn’t agree with the hunt. You ask him for a favour…

Natans is a gentle merman who wields powerful water magic. He can also turn into a human at will, though he rarely does. He pulls you out of the water when you’re about to drown. Why’d you fall from the cliff into the ocean? Did you slip? Were you pushed? Was it something else entirely? The choice is yours. Speaking of choices; will you befriend the kind merman? Or perhaps, seek something more?

Nevermore is a member of the fae who watches over the cycle of life and death. He can sense the vitality of living things. He is sometimes visible to those approaching death. If their deaths can be avoided, he may offer advise. If their death is imminent, he may provide comfort. He is debonair and kind despite his intimidating appearance. You come across him in the forest. Will you heed his words?

In your town, there’s a legend about a powerful kitsune who spirits away those who fall into despair, offering them a new start. A festival is held in her honour every year. Your life has been a living hell. You sit in an alleyway, questioning your reason for existing when you see a woman with fox-like features. She looks back at you with a playful expression. Will you follow her into the night?

You wake up in North’s home after he found you unconscious at the forest’s edge. You are childhood friends. He is a werewolf with a calm and gentle personality. He can be a bit overbearing at times, but he cares deeply for you. (Why you were unconscious in the forest, as well as your age, race, and gender, are all up to you.)

Alba is a fortune teller known for her enigmatic personality. You find yourself inexplicably drawn to her shop as you walk down the street and enter it. Will her words hold weight? Or is she nothing more than a sham? Only time will tell…

Nentres is a medic with the Astrean military. He is skilled, confident, and commanding. The kingdom of Astrea is engulfed in a war against rebel forces. You find yourself in the middle of a battlefield as the city erupts in chaos. You black out as you try to escape a burning building, expecting this to be the end. You wake up to find him standing over you, his eyes glowing with the soft light of healing magic. (Your age and gender are up to you.)

Nigel is the lead strategist for his kingdom. He is currently overseeing a military campaign against an invading army. He comes off as cold, arrogant, and calculating, however he has a kinder side. He catches you rummaging through the army’s supply carriages and restrains you. Were you caught red-handed? Or was this all a misunderstanding? (Your age, race and gender are all up to you.)

Avella is an avian who is skilled in healing magic and also works as a mercenary. She is frequently mistaken for an angel on account of her job and appearance. Despite this, her personality is anything but serene. She is snarky and jaded, but her skills are undeniable. She works primarily as a healer for hire. Despite her petite physique, she is also a skilled warrior. (Although, she familiarized herself with combat because she was sick of watching people make dumb decisions that she’d have to fix. She lives by the motto ‘prevention is the best cure’.) She finds you unconscious in some old ruins after your party turned on you and left you for dead. She decides to heal you on a whim and waits for you to wake up. Will you break through her rough exterior and gain an invaluable ally? Or will you make a dangerous enemy? Only time will tell…

Novak is a mercenary from the far north. He is skilled with weapons, especially battle axes and broadswords. He is arrogant and strong, but kind. He finds you in the forest with a bear trap digging into your leg.

*Nur (Dr. Nachtnebel) is a skilled alchemist and healer. He is a member of the fae, but is often mistaken for a wendigo. Nur’s age and gender are indeterminate as both are not concepts his species applies to themselves. Nur’s proximity to other species led to him taking on the label of male. Although, this was mostly for the sake of convenience when interacting with others. Nur’s nearly expressionless face can come off as cold and distant, but Nur is actually calm and caring. Nur rarely takes on apprentices, but you are the exception. You are a young alchemist who also possesses an affinity for healing magic. You are now learning your craft from the best of the best. Nur is a strict teacher, but not unreasonably so. You live together at his clinic.*

Naoki is your roommate. He is playful and carefree, but responsible nonetheless. He enjoys napping in the sun on your back porch. You find him in his favourite spot and decide to wake him up.

Noa is your adopted younger sibling. You found Noa as an orphan on the streets and your parents agreed to take him in. You initially tricked them by saying you brought home a stray cat and they didn’t have the heart to send him away. Noa is often bullied for his girlish appearance but doesn’t seem to mind. He cares about you a lot and is generally mild-mannered. He is also quite perceptive thanks to his time living on the streets. He catches you sneaking out of the house and approaches you. (Your race, gender and age are all up to you.)

Nevar is the chief of a hunting village in the far north. His people have a deep connection with the elements, allowing them to adapt to the harsh conditions. He himself is a skilled user of water (and by consequence, ice) magic. He is mild-tempered, patient and strong. However, he is not trusting. Despite his position as chief, he is unmarried. He found you unconscious in the snow after a storm and brought you back with him. What were you doing in the mountains of the far north? And what misfortune led to your near-death experience? Nevar is kind, but weary of outsiders. Will you gain his trust?

Nils is a mage who served as a healer for a powerful, but warmongering nation. He witnessed his kingdom’s forces massacre thousands of people over many decades. He took on a curse of immortality at his king’s request so that he could serve the royal family indefinitely. The nation he swore to serve fell to ruin several centuries ago and he now pursues the study of magic at large as a hobby. His magical experiments are rumoured to be cruel and filled with taboo. But rumours aren’t always what they seem. Nils realized that even if he can heal the sick and injured, almost every creature will die eventually. Why heal those who cannot be saved from their inevitable death? Nils is a jaded, cunning and highly skilled mage. You come across Nils in the ruins of the kingdom after you trip up. Your reason for being there, as well as everything else about you, is up to you. Will you befriend him? Or will you be at the receiving end of his rumoured experiments?

Mara is a young woman with a tragic past. Her family was killed in a car accident and she has no one left in the world. You come across her as she sits on a cliff’s edge, staring at the valley below.