Sinister Magic: An Urban Fantasy Dragon Series characters

Appears from the start

A half-elf Army contractor who hunts magical beings that commit serious crimes against humans. Val senses magic, recovers from injuries unusually fast, and fights with enchanted equipment. She limits contact with her former husband and daughter because enemies connected to her work have threatened her home.

Appears from the start

Val's telepathic silver tiger ally, summoned through a figurine to assist her in dangerous encounters. When wounded, Sindari can withdraw to his native realm to recuperate.

Appears from the start

Val's Army supervisor and her contact for assignments involving magical criminals.

Appears from the start

A Seattle craftswoman who makes Val's magical weapons.

Appears from the start

Val's daughter, whom Val keeps at a distance because enemies connected to her work have threatened her home.

Also known as Lord Zavryd, Zavryd'nokquetal

First appears in chapter 2

A formidable black dragon who can take human form and acts for the Dragon Justice Court. Zavryd intends to carry a criminal wyvern through a portal for judgment, placing his claim of legal authority in direct conflict with Val's lethal methods.

First appears in chapter 4

Val's therapist, who evaluates Val's isolation and attitudes toward her work. She teaches Val a breathing technique and encourages her to seek support.

First appears in chapter 5

The acting Army contact assigned after Willard's hospitalization. An accountant charged with auditing the unit, he questions Val's contract, expenses, and combat payments while investigating the way Willard handled government funds.

First appears in chapter 7

An unidentified elf who secretly follows Val and Sindari to Willard's apartment. She throws an explosive that sets the building on fire and escapes through a storm drain. Her possible involvement in Willard's illness remains unconfirmed.

First appears in chapter 7

Willard's pet, rescued by Val from the apartment fire. Val takes temporary responsibility for keeping the cat safe.

First appears in chapter 8

Val's long-separated mother, who once had a relationship with Val's elf father. Her familiarity with elves and hidden magical communities makes her a useful guide when Val brings her an unfamiliar sigil connected to Willard's illness.

First appears in chapter 8

Val's mother's quarter-dwarf tenant, who uses her workshop and makes enchanted yard art. A magical guardian detects Val and leaves Dimitri wary of her.

First appears in chapter 10

Guardian of a concealed refuge for magical beings. She recognizes the mark on Val's vial as an alchemical symbol used by dark elves.

First appears in chapter 12

A hidden vampire alchemist based beneath an old property in Woodinville. Nin recommends Zoltan as someone who may be able to identify the substance in Val's vial.

First appears in chapter 14

The local dark elf responsible for the slow formula used against Willard. The mixture contains blood from its maker and a particular kraken, and reversing its effects requires matching biological samples that are dangerous for Val to obtain.

First appears in chapter 17

A dark-elf ritual leader wanted by Zavryd alongside her warrior mate. The pair stole a dragon artifact and use it in sacrifices, making her both a target of the Dragon Justice Court and part of the operation Val must enter to seek a cure for Willard.

First appears in chapter 20

A terrified red-haired girl held by dark elves for an apparent sacrifice. Val sees her brought into the ritual chamber and makes rescuing her an additional priority.

First appears in chapter 23

A Shoreline teenager whom Val finds imprisoned for a dark-elf ritual. Jennifer is in immediate danger as Val tries to recover her weapons, secure the materials needed for Willard's treatment, and interrupt the planned sacrifice.

Also known as the lieutenant

First appears in chapter 24

The auditor who replaced Willard is now identified as Lieutenant Sudo. Willard's recording connects his campaign against Val and the office to a call with General Nash, giving her evidence that the investigation may serve ambitions beyond a routine financial review.

First appears in chapter 24

Willard's superior, implicated by a recorded conversation concerning the effort to close her office. Evidence of a possible bribe and suspicious waterfront property has been passed to another general, leaving Nash exposed to a wider investigation.

First appears in chapter 25

Val's therapist, whom she visits again after the immediate crisis. Mary helps Val address stress, isolation, and the conflict between protecting loved ones and maintaining meaningful ties with them.

First appears in chapter 25

An Army courier serving Willard's office. Corporal Clark brings Val an official loaner Jeep and confirms that Willard is improving, Val has been cleared by the police, and her government work has been restored.