Penny Paige. The local reporter, Penny is helpful, whip-smart, and not afraid to get mixed up in the action.

Maximilian Rourke. The prideful patriarch of one of the leading families, he wants to leave a business legacy by any means necessary.

Dylan Rourke. Maximilian’s nephew, he’s well-liked by all for his fun nature – but still a bit of a Reynard and quite secretive.

Luther Fairfax. The head of the area’s other leading family, don’t be fooled by his gentlemanly nature and elderly staggering. He’s an iron fist in a velvet glove.

Harper Fairfax. Luther’s daughter, she’s smart, capable, and gets along with almost everyone, though she’s never fawning and has her secrets.

Mr. Edison. The town’s venerable banker, he’s not going to stick his neck out too far.

Jeffrey ‘Fitzy’ Felis. A bit of a lowlife with high life connections, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and howl at the moon. Or wear a track suit.

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