Characters- After Volume Four

Main Characters: Troy | Molly | Kathryn | Renee | Donovan
Others: Yuki | Kurt | Kendrick | Marie | Claude | Blaine & Bryce

Troy does not stand out at L. B. Gould High School. He is not a stand-out athlete, not a stand-out socialite, heck- not even a stand-out loser. That all changed one week when he got closer to his dream girl Renee than anyone in school ever had. Unfortunately, that also incurred the wrath of Renee's sister and turned him into even more of a nobody than before. Despite being constantly oppressed by Molly, Troy tries his damnedest to stay optimistic and enjoy life. He subsists on his little niche of friends and hobbies, but recognizes opportunity for bigger and better when it smacks him in the face. The MST smacked him hard, as it is wont to do.

By combining her stark, cold attitude with her ability to influence and manipulate, Molly has turned her position of student council president into one of supreme power, trumping that of most of the administration. This power lets her command the entire student body in order to better achieve her objectives. The objectives range from dodging classes she doesn't fancy to molding her future MST recruits into obedient pupils. Molly is not a force to be trifled with, as Troy can surely attest to. Still, the weight of her many responsibilities can only be carried for so long, and her disdain for Troy seems to go beyond his misguided crush on her sister.

Having already captivated the entire school with her athletic abilities, Kathryn lives a very content life. She commands respect from her peers and never has trouble finding dates. Her upfront, almost brash attitude hides a very keen sense of observation and justice. This side of Kathryn draws her to Troy, as the two have been best friends for years. Considering herself quite satisfied with her life, her attention turns to improving the lots of friends like Troy. But while Troy takes an interest in the MST, Kathryn can't help but feel skeptical. To her, things that seem to come out of a fantasy are dangerous, while real life is magic enough.

Both of the Pearson sisters carry an extraordinary level of intelligence. Unlike Molly, however, Renee has no intention of devoting it all to one place. Renee happily bounces from group to group and from hobby to hobby, eager to try anything and know everything. As a result of this, and her big sister discouraging any enemies, Renee is well-liked amongst just about everybody in school. Deep down, Renee is a media sponge; notably, she inherits a particular interest in computers and "geek" culture from her father. Naturally, she is sold on the MST immediately, as she's read and watched enough fantasy stories to want to try out magic for herself.

Tall, intimidating and constantly brooding, Donovan has established himself as one of the stand-out losers of L. B. Gould High. Living outside the social norm gives him the time to focus on the one thing that truly matters- immersing the world in some ambiguously-defined darkness and taking his revenge on his ambiguously-defined enemies. Donovan is obsessed with the the occult and frequently puts its themes and rituals into practice, usually without any of the necessary research or preparations. Correcting him and showing him how to do it for real would be a bad idea, so everyone tends to leave him alone, giving Donovan the impression that he commands an appropriate level of fear among the student body.

As the granddaughter of one of the MST's esteemed High Councilmen, Yuki comes from a long line of powerful magi. Eager to accelerate her training, she became one of the youngest students ever admitted into Central Academy. Unfortunately, while she has the lineage, she does not yet have the actual skill, despite being perceived and labeled a prodigy. A beneficiary of years of special treatment, Yuki is optimistic and annoyingly cheerful... unless things go sour and she becomes panicky and temperamental. Yuki also takes advantage of her MST connections, which supply her with items like her ever-present satchel and a drug that eliminates language barriers.

Serving as sort of a mentor to Troy, Kurt heads the school's motor club and sympathizes with the boy's plight. It goes beyond Troy's problems with Molly, however. Kurt is also an active member in the MST, training to become a guardian when he leaves high school. His parents, working abroad for the MST, assigned Kurt the task of watching and protecting Molly's recruits. While it soon becomes clear that the assistance is necessary, Kurt has just a faint idea of why he was stationed there ahead of time. Kurt is generally upbeat and friendly to everybody, and his ability to wield earth magic proves useful.

A member of one of the eight demon factions, Kendrick appears in L.B. Gould, apparently with the intention of drawing Donovan to evil. To his shock, Donovan is too stubborn and antagonizing to consider the offer. Yet he persists, occasionally resorting to violence. This flies in the face of Hokoni protocol, which discourages something as low as an unprovoked attack on MST students. Kendrick dances around this when he can, but is more than willing to unleash his fury when pride is on the line. His insistence on pursuing Donovan, despite all the risks, raises the question of whether there is more to his plan.

An otherwise unassuming girl in the right place at the right time, Marie and Troy started dating at the beginning of her freshmen year. Since then, they have filed for official 'cute couple' status. New to the area, she too does not stand out much in class, unlike her brash friend Kamila. In that regard, she's a perfect fit for Troy. In fact, paired together they find themselves a little higher on the social ladder, which both are very mindful of. Though quiet and reserved in groups, Marie does show sparks of leadership, particularly in her relationship with Troy... especially when Renee is in the picture.

Claude is secretary of the student council, which translates as Molly's personal assistant. He does all of her grunt work, as well as all the regular high school bothers that Molly prefers not to be bogged down with. He carries the reputation as a shameless toadie, which he apparently accepts with no hesitation. After all, he is in a prime position as Molly's confidante and receives all the benefits. Claude has the exclusive assignment of monitoring Troy for any suspicious activities, particularly involving Renee. Unfortunately, Kathryn and Kurt seem to have little trouble foiling Claude in the event Troy actually tries anything suspicious.

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