The Harbinger -

Historical figure shrounded in mystery. Caused a great war between city-states, destroyed the moon, and won due to unconventional weaponry. It is said that the consequences of his actions bring ruin and despair to the land even one hundred years later.

Shamash -

Nineteen years old Eunuch guard offered to Sandra as part of the payment for the merchants' properties she didn't want to keep. Born to the people of the forest to the north, was enslaved when the Akkadians attacked and burned their habitat to flush out that troublesome group. Bought by Abil-Kisu at the capital, he served the merchant lord until he was sold to Sandra and released by her. Sandra believes he reports to Abil-Kisu about her activities but she doesn't mind as she don't think she has anything to hide. She promised him to one day grow a forest.

Ananu -

Twenty-two years old. Another eunuch guard offered to Sandra as part of the payment for the merchants' properties. Hailing from one of the satellite villages near Es-Kina, he was sold as debt slave by his father twice. After a punishment with a whip went wrong, he had to become an eunuch or risk death from a festering wound. He sold himself to Abil-Kisu to gather money for his sister's dowry.

Hesha-Doka -

One of the two elderly groundkeepers and gardeners of Sandra's estate. Likes to care for the flowers and lawn. Has a strong grandfatherly vibe.

Tullius -

Another elderly gardener of the estate. His facial features are more eastern-European than middle-eastern or Turkish. Is a refugee from a faraway land, escaping the curse of the Death Snow.

Sere-Naha and Kali-Maru -

A pair of old ladies, appearing older than their real age due to the hardships of the life as a slave.

Lipit-Ea -

A free sailor in the coastal city-state of Binur to the south. Captured during a war and made into an eunuch slave, ended up in Hama-Tula's guard retinue until he became Sandra's guard. Longs to see the beach and sail the endless ocean again.

Tiwatura -

Strong as an ox, this former Village Chieftain lived with his people by the Dragon River to the west until he was captured and made into an eunuch guard. Knows how to navigate the political scenario. A bit of a braggart but with a heart of gold.

Dipa-Tsu -

This eunuch guard was born a slave in the house of Hama-Tula and is very loyal to that family. He wishes to follow Rimush once he becomes 14 years old and becomes an adult. Sandra is okay with that.

Huzzi-Ya -

A former gladiator at the capital arena, ended his career in the entertainment murder industry due to a leg injury that compromised his mobility. Became an eunuch guard in Hama-Tula's estate. He still has fight in him.

Sin-Ma-Sihu -

With light brown hair and a dark brown skin, he doesn't match any ethnical group from Earth, giving this eunuch an uncanny air. He was captured by slave traders in his homeland and shipped across the ocean as merchandise. Bought by Hama-tula, he decided to stay by Sandra's side. In his words, 'a good shot with a bow'.

Muta-Nani -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. He claimed to be deadly with a scimitar and that he would slaughter the Lady's enemies. He was rejected outright.

Usalla -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. Very religious, he called Sandra "Tarhun's Blessed Maiden" and would defend her like a zealot. - He was rejected.

Atta-Li -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. Swore to protect her household. He was hired.

Kanu-Kasu -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. A well traveled cavan guard with eight years on the road, he knows a lot of the world and is very good at haggling. Hired.

Manni-Manna -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. A sorcerer that was fascinated by the amount of magical energy he could sense from Sandra, was rejected because she was afraid mana-hungry swordmasters would come for him.

- That's what you get when you use random name gens. ED.

Iru-Nasu -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. He claimed to be good with children. Was rejected because she already had Arwia as a nanny.

Zinwa-Seli -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill.Claims to have the gift of night eyes and likes to keep watch under the stars. Also boasts that no caravan he worked with was robbed at night. Was hired because of his good reputation with caravaneers.

Lah-Ueri -

One of the eight candidates for the positions of eunuch guards Sandra had to fill. Worked in the mines for ten years but "jealous miners" (jealous of what?) damaged his genitals during an assault. He changed careers as eunuch guards die less than miners. Hired because Sandra is also interested in mining.

Pidda -

12 years old. Second son of Banunu. Idolizes his father and resents Sandra for getting him dead.

Belili -

10 years old. Daughter of Banunu. Shy, she looks up to her brothers for guidance.

Muranu

9 years old. Son of Rubati. He is cunning like his father but more the type to silently analyze and strike at the right moment.

Kiya -

8 years old, daughter of Banunu. Very close to Anaya and five months older than her. She acts as an emotional support to her sisters.

Hapiya -

7 years old, son of Rubati. He is behind the others in his writing lessons because he has poor motor skills.

Gadudu -

Also seven years old, son of Banunu. He is afraid of Sandra.

Gula, Mot, and Bibi -

Three young preteen girls of unknown but close age that were rescued from the slave trader by Sandra. They show clear signs of psychological trauma and submissive conditioning but are opening up as they interact with the other children.

Dime -

A big eagle with green feathers around the neck, like a mallard. He weighs eight kilograms and has over two meters of wingspan. His nest was attacked by hunters trying to avenge the sheep he and his mate ate. The mate died as was cooked by Belle and the eggs were broken by arrows. Sandra named him after the USA coin but his name was misheard by the natives as Diim-me, that in Modern Akkadian means "Bloodstone". The bird considered itself the king of the skies and the pecker of all eyeballs. Since it could peck the eyeballs out of any other creature, it was obviously the lord. Everything changed when he found Sandra and failed to peck her eyeball out, twice. The deep dive in confidence led him to consider Sandra the only one capable of pecking his eyeball out. So he bonded with her.

Sin-Gasit -

An elderly merchant that owns a bathhouse near the central market.

"Honey Cake" -

Penny-Gu the caramel mare is named after a very delicious pastry the Akkadians bake. Silly Sandra wrongly thought she was named after the coin.

Inky -

A tentacle monstrosity that lurked under the pier of trials. Turns out it was the pet of the magistrate and he used his trials to feed the monster. Totally unfair. I mean, throwing people tied up to a rock in a deep river bend? Totally okay and just. But not with a flesh-eating tentacle monster full of spikes. No, sir.

Senior Magistrate Sun-Goro -

A senior magistrate - turned out there was more than one - that has little patience for frivolities. He waited for a long time to get rid of the other magistrate (the one that killed the merchants) and Sandra was the perfect tool for that. He is a sorcerer specialized in mental manipulation.