An adolescent Thyrokh training to join the translator’s personal guard. He has a close relationship with the current translator Dhond’Thor, but often becomes frustrated with some of his vague answers to his deeper questions about Thyrokh history or how the Caltigara works. He balances it out with time with Lirikh, with whom he wants to pursue a deeper relationship, but his dedication to the village and its religion often conflicts with her desires to explore and learn.
Another adolescent Thyrokh, curious about the natural world. She’s much more assertive than other villagers about her wants, but her attention to detail also makes her one of the tribe’s best hunters, so she usually avoids reprimand. She shares many of Takaret’s questions and concerns, but she also worries she may have to leave him behind if her call to adventure is too great
The current translator and oldest member of the Caltigara pack. Much of the advice he offers is sage, but there is still very much that even he doesn’t understand. He appreciates those who support him when he doesn’t know the next step. He’s also by far the most secluded Translator, delegating most of his authority to the captain of the guard, thus making his relationship with Takaret even more unique.
A pure-white Enantornithine Bird. White birds are a sign of good fortune for the Thyrokhys, but her involvement in the species' affairs is unprecedented. Her true motivations are unclear for now, but in such a dire situation, who else can we trust?
Dr. Henry Clarke is a paleontologist working as a researcher and field worker for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. He’s generally well-respected by his colleagues and, while not astutely extroverted, is dedicated to the integrity of his work and the well-being of his associates. He also grew up in a strongly religious family and, while he accepts that many of the stories he was raised on aren’t literally true, sees no direct conflict with his studies and relationship with God. Despite mounting societal pressure in recent years to “pick a side”, he can usually compartmentalize well enough to stay balanced.
Until a certain fossil discovery, that is…
A volunteer lab assistant from the Denver Museum. She is certainly excited to be on their first real fossil dig, but she hasn’t quite learned to appreciate every little moment of it the same way Henry has. As far as the science and bureaucracy go, she’s still going to let the experts handle everything, but she’s surprisingly adept when the social aspect encroaches more.
