The Masters The leaders of the Order of Time. They manufacture time and are the ultimate enemies of Chaos and his followers. They exist as a collective consciousness as have no physical form. Aloof and mysterious they seem to care for nothing but themselves and Jonathan. Jonathan Gainsborough The main character of the piece, Jonathan is pulled into a war he never meant to fight. The first mortal to be involved in the ultimate battle between order and chaos. Stubborn, bitter, but strangely caring and unnerving loyal to the Masters, Jonathan must deal with his new confusing existance. Vincent McQuellian A tutor for the wealthiest families in the kingdom, Vincent is pulled into the world of The Order unknowingly and unwilling by his students Jonathan and Erik and his daughter Tara. Abigail Gainsborough Jonathan's mother, she's a no nonsense woman with little patience for anything that disrupts her household. Deep down she does care about her only son but doesn't understand his attitude towards the plans she has for him to follow in his father's footsteps. Tara McQuellian Vincent's gentle daughter, the Lady Tara is Jonathan's betrothed but is in love with Erik. Tradition says that she must marry Jonathan but the whole thing may go down when she learns of his secret... Erik Fedora The son of the palaces blacksmith, Erik falls for the lovely Tara. Despite his lower status, Vincent takes pity on him and tries to instruct him. He's brave but unsure of his ability to truly help those he cares for. Joshua Gainsborough The son of Jonathan and Tara and heir to all of Jonthan's power. Sickly,quiet and prone to nightmares, the young boy seems to fear everyone around him and pushes the world away from him. Sebastien Fedora The son of Erik and Tara, Sebastien is a good if slightly unstable person. Given the gift of prophesy, he is one of the most respected members of the Order after The Masters and Jonathan. Chaos The ultimate enemy of the Order of Time, Chaos and the Masters are in an eternal struggle to gain supremacy over the universe. Violent and unpredictable, he is determined to break up the careful balance of the Order, anyway he can. Lukas Fedora Sebastien's completely unstable son. Lukas is only seen after death as the reluctant advisor of Nicholas. Though he'd never admit he cares for his great (etc) grandson and is oddly protective of him. Jason Fedora Richard and Nicholas' father, he favored his eldest son, Richard becasue he didn't know how to deal with the unexpected second son. He never appears in the book but his memory plays an important part in Chaos' scemes. Joanna Doran Fedora Richarad and Nichoas' mother. Unlike her husband she favored her second born. She is completely oblivious of the corruption going around her and only gets more unaware after the death of Jason. Richard Fedora Son of Jason and Joanna, he is the eldest twin. A key player in the Great Corruption, Richard is really a peaceful sort but due to situations becomes strangely violent and reclusive. Nicholas Fedora Son of Jason and Joanna, he is the younger twin. Another of the key players in the Great Corruption, he is jealous of his twin's power and the attention he receives. Catherine Ratoga Fedora Nicholas' wife, she married him as a conveniance more then from any actual love on her part. Overbearing and apathetic to the feelings of those around her, Catherine seems unwillingly to face her responsibilities towards her husband and son. Jakob Fedora Son of Nicholas and Catherine but sharing none of their more undeserable traits, Jakob becomes the youngest Keeper and most clueless of them due to his lack of proper training. Protected only his best friend Calinda and his boyfriend Ian, he seems reluctant to use the pocketwatch. Ian Felderton The first mortal to throw themselves willingly into the Order despite having no obligations through blood or marriage. At a young age he took pity on his young friend and agreed to be his Guardian. He is respected in the Order for his unselfishness. Calinda Silverton Jakob and Ian's best friend, Calinda becomes involved in the Order when she agrees to carry an Heir for Jakob. She must deal with her familiy's disapproval of the company she keeps and her sudden involvement in something she doesn't really understand. Micheal Anonak The son of a rich business man, Micheal is Calinda's boyfriend and is unsure of her decisions. He is very unsure of himself and doesn't really understand why Calinda cares for him and sometimes doubts her affections. Juliana Fedora Timothy Spencers Thompson Spencers Indiglo Spencers Alicia Kaston Spencers Quentin Spencers return to OFAP