Character Title Page | Argos (Bartender) —— The Eye of Argos —— -- "At your service, as always, patron. Whether we're charging into battle, or clinking a glass together." -- An eloquent gent of a bartender, and a mysterious watcher of the shadows. Usually seen twirling his cocktail shaker with his cane gun close at hand; the former is a tool for hosting friends, and the latter is a weapon for handling trouble. He lends an ear to all, from fallen nobles to those caught in the currents of a society in upheaval. And so, he sees all that transpires in Silvernia, all events both big and small. Pre-register now: urlhe.com/afivh #SilverPalace #DichotomyBetaTest #Argos

Character Title Page | Lorin (Chief Inspector) —— The Indispensable —— -- "Let's keep those brats in check, and then we'll get to have our vacation in peace." -- A chief inspector worthy of your trust—a good soul who's always on his feet from dawn till dusk. Rose to some fame in his youth for the strength of his punches, but hung up his gloves for a pen and a stack of case files that'll keep him busy all night. Today, he takes a stance against violence as he stands proudly in uniform. For justice and fairness depend on more than how hard you can throw a punch. Pre-register now: urlhe.com/afivh #SilverPalace #DichotomyBetaTest #Lorin

Character Title Page | Firtho (Doctor) —— The Medical Lancet —— -- "Dispensing drugs, performing surgeries, chemical analysis, forensics... I'm the only person in this city who meets all your needs, no?" -- A reliable examiner, a doctor, and a close friend. She lives alongside death day after day, performing dissections and autopsies, bearing witness to the final testimonies of the deceased. Cares not for pity, debts of gratitude, nor farewells. ——Life is but a fleeting tide upon the river of the departed. Pre-register now: urlhe.com/afivh #SilverPalace #DichotomyBetaTest #Firtho

Character Title Page | Cinderella —— The Vengeful Ant —— -- "Truth and lies, kindness and deceit... I will be fooled by them no longer." -- A woman of secrets with a thirst for vengeance. Sensitive, thrifty, and keenly observant, she has long been weighed down by insecurities of her roots. She once allied with the Detective due to their common goals, but went her own way when they no longer aligned. Now, she is burning away the last vestiges of her life for a final showdown. Magma long suppressed beneath the weight of years, smouldering in silence until it breaks—an eruption born of endurance, a body forged like unyielding stone. Thus known as: "Cinderella". Pre-register now: urlhe.com/afivh #SilverPalace #DichotomyBetaTest #Cinderella

Character Title Page || Gucia (Apprentice) —— From the Ivory Tower —— -- "My calling rests neither in the academy nor in a corporation. My dream lies in the research of unknown organisms." -- A seeker of knowledge, a gatherer of secrets, and a most eager researcher. She had always distanced herself from others, a quiet and shy girl with a studious air. Only when conversation veered toward mysterious and supernatural happenings and beings, toward that which is spoken in hushed whispers, would she pipe up with eyes a-sparkling. For it is within the unfathomable unknown that she sees a reflection of herself. Pre-register now: urlhe.com/afivh #SilverPalace #DichotomyBetaTest #Gucia