There really isn't but one playable character and that would be Rynn, however she is bonded to the Dragon Arokh, who is intellignt and can converse. Rynn begins the game, having just left her village as the sole survivor of an attack by the Desert Lords' minions. She has to journey to Surdana and speak to Lady Myschala in the castle before she actually is able to ride on Arokh's back. She'll run into Zola Dane there before encountering Lady Myschala. This will not be the last time she does so, nor is he what he purports to be.

Other non-playable characters of note would be General Dehrimon, who commands the forces protecting Surdana and environs. Jade, the magic emporium proprieter, has important information to impart as well as spells to sell. She'll need to help Master Sevok in the Andrellian Isles in order to get Captain Fandrill to guide them to Ravenshold. Once there, she needs to consult with Chief Ranwulf, from whom she receives the "Barrier Plans Book", which she needs to take to the nearby Zeggoro, the Wizard.

Notable enemies include Toadfist, the Inquisitor, Khossa Vole, Bonegrinder, Snotmaw, the Disappearing Wartok, Maulgak, the Flesh Mage, and Jassad.