Flowers of Esthelm characters

Also known as Laken, Emperor of the Unseen

Appears from the start

A blind newcomer from Earth who finds shelter near River Farm. After deciding to defend Durene and her home, he claims the title of Emperor and gains a class that makes his declaration real.

Appears from the start

An exceptionally strong and isolated farmer who shelters Laken after his arrival. River Farm relies on her labor while keeping her at a distance, and she is guarded about the reason for the villagers' fear.

Appears from the start

A River Farm farmer who accepts Laken as a stranded traveler while warning him to keep away from Durene.

Also known as Ceria Springwalker

First appears in chapter 3

The half-Elf captain of the re-formed Horns of Hammerad. She leads the impoverished party's expedition into Albez and uses magic to move her skeletal left hand.

First appears in chapter 3

A necromancer and mage in the Horns of Hammerad. His companions object to his undead servants, but their desperate excavation at Albez depends on the skeletons he creates.

Also known as Yvlon Byres

First appears in chapter 3

A frontline fighter in the Horns of Hammerad. She is wary of Pisces and his necromancy, but joins the rest of the party in using every available advantage to survive Albez.

First appears in chapter 3

An Antinium fighter in the Horns of Hammerad. Though still learning adventuring customs, he is an effective combatant whose body resists creller venom.

Also known as Erin Solstice

First appears in chapter 4

An Earth-born innkeeper temporarily stranded in Esthelm. She experiments with unusual food at Octavia's shop while seeking protection and a safe route back to Liscor.

Also known as Ryoka Griffin

First appears in chapter 4

A classless runner from Earth looking for work and a safe journey back to Liscor. She carries a dragon's spellbook and other possessions, but her insistence on familiar physical rules obstructs her attempts to learn conventional magic.

First appears in chapter 4

The one Frost Faerie who remains with Ryoka after the others lose interest. She has guided and warned Ryoka before, and now offers a friendship whose consequences she considers dangerous.

First appears in chapter 4

A rival runner whose newly gained movement skill gives her speed far beyond her former ability.

First appears in chapter 4

An alchemist who gives Erin space to conduct food experiments. Her shop becomes the base for testing whether magical ingredients and Erin's cooking can produce useful effects.

Also known as Lion

First appears in chapter 6

A princess serving as Erin's barmaid, left alone at the closed Wandering Inn. Barred from Liscor and nearly without food or money, she attempts to operate the inn herself.

First appears in chapter 6

One of the surviving Antinium Individuals from Erin's chess club and the first worker to choose a name. He secretly holds an Acolyte class and a Prayer skill, and seeks guidance about whether any god will accept him.

Also known as the Slayer

First appears in chapter 6

A senior Antinium official in Liscor's Hive. Pawn intends to disclose his hidden religious class to him, trusting his authority despite having no idea how he will respond.

First appears in chapter 6

A Liscor tactician who agrees to buy and deliver ingredients for Lyonette's attempt to reopen the Wandering Inn. He helps on commercial terms and expects to be paid.

First appears in chapter 7

A twenty-four-year-old medical student from Earth who joins a mercenary battalion in Baleros for food and safety. She gains the Doctor class after committing herself to treat the sick and injured despite having little equipment.

First appears in chapter 8

A high-level rogue whose species lives within other bodies. She survives Geneva's desperate attempt to move her from a destroyed host into a corpse, then becomes an assistant at the overwhelmed medical post.

Also known as Magnolia

First appears in chapter 12

A powerful northern noble who sends her household to summon Ryoka. Her purpose is not disclosed, and her representatives will not promise Ryoka's safety.

First appears in chapter 12

Magnolia Reinhart's head maid and enforcer. She accompanies the order that Ryoka attend Magnolia's estate and has the authority to make refusal difficult.

First appears in chapter 13

The leader of a northbound goblin force who recognizes Ryoka when Magnolia Reinhart's carriage crosses her column.

First appears in chapter 14

A starving orphaned eaglet adopted by Laken and Durene. Laken forms a magical bond with her after accepting her as one of his subjects.

First appears in chapter 18

A Drake washerwoman raised by human adoptive parents in a human city. She supports her younger brother Grev despite the physical damage caused by her work, and Erin offers them shelter and employment.

First appears in chapter 18

Jasi's younger adoptive brother, a habitual thief whose next offense may bring exile. Erin gives him food and a room while taking responsibility for the risk of his behavior.

First appears in chapter 19

A man who privately wishes he could become a knight. When Erin searches for a new future for Jasi and Grev, he joins her proposed play and begins to discover confidence as an actor.

First appears in chapter 20

Erin's skeleton, now acting beyond her immediate control. He kills travelers, pursues stronger opponents to gain levels, and discovers personal desires and hatreds as his independent mind develops.

First appears in chapter 20

A Redfang leader who secretly sends thirteen warriors to kill a human innkeeper. The warriors question whether his order violates Rags' authority.

First appears in chapter 20

A Redfang warrior among the thirteen goblins sent on Garen's covert mission. He helps reject the order and turn the isolated band back toward Rags.

First appears in chapter 20

A former florist trapped in ruined Esthelm. Starvation and eating the dead have transformed her into a wordless, clawed figure driven by terrible hunger while undead rise around the city.

First appears in chapter 21

The Hobgoblin leading thirteen Redfang warriors trapped in Esthelm. His band is cut off from Rags and pursued by the Goblin Lord's forces.

First appears in chapter 21

A Redfang archer fleeing through Esthelm with Grunter's band. He kills a man threatening a lost child but leaves the child unharmed.

First appears in chapter 21

An unnamed gold-rank knight who rallies Esthelm's surviving citizens and organizes them to rebuild and defend the city.

First appears in chapter 24

Liscor's Watch commander. She conditionally approves a twenty-soldier Antinium patrol outside the city while recording the unusual request and her concern about the Hive's intentions.

First appears in chapter 24

A young Gnoll who runs to the Wandering Inn and refuses to leave with Selys. Lyonette offers her protection and takes responsibility for her care.