History Characters / DragonCallingMainCompanions

* MoralityPet: Ghinzel is this to Yarad. Although Yarad is no [[{{Villains}} villain]], he can be classified as an AntiHero. He is the darkest/ most troubled of the companions, with a brutal undertone, and it’s Ghinzel’s [[ThePowerOfFriendship influence]] that softens him and opens his heart to chance [[TookALevelInKindness caring for others again]].

--> '''Laeka'Draeon''': Ghinzel, your Poethur Flames saved us many time back in Shoumeign. And I know how much harpies scare you, but you still faced them and helped protect us. If that's not being brave, I don't know what it.

* CastingAShadow: One of the elements Yarad is able to manipulate is darkness. He doesn't use it for offence, however, but instead uses it to dull his presence and be physically inconspicuous--to the point of being able to walk through crowds of people without being noticed (even though someone of [[TallDarkAndHandsome his calibre]] would normally be pretty noticeable).

Yarad's dismissal of the notion, and Lume’s state (weak and disorientated from her injuries) the comment passes by without further consideration. [[spoiler: It is only much later, when Yarad’s backstory is revealed, that the old hemlan’s statement can be seen in a new light (that she did recognise him, and that he, in turn, knew who she was)]].

* EmbarrassingFirstName: Norf is short for ''Nordfius''; not that there’s anything wrong with that name. Well, except, perhaps that it means “Northern Wanderer”, and Norf is a southerner, and hates travelling. No matter the reasons, Norf considers his name an embarrassment and thus never uses it. But that doesn't stop others using it (once the Sheddlys find out his real name, they add it to their teasing arsenal).

* GreenThumb: Norf is not only a satyr (a creature with a naturally strong affinity toward plant life) but also a Wood Musician--able to control plants (and even communicate with to a certain degree) using [[MagicMusic Sound magic]].

* NativeGuide: Being an inhabitant of Caprine and geographically savvy, Norf guides Ubi and Laeka’Draeon through Twens Way and on toward [[SaintlyChurch Elenoelian]]--their final destination. Later, in ''The Beacon Threones''( Book 2) after the group leaves the (heavily-guarded) confines of the Nymph Realm, Norf once again guides the group through the outer regions of Mistwood, tracking toward one of the fellis villages (where they hope to find a local ranger to assist them further).

* TheNicknamer: Norf gives nearly all his companions nicknames (and not particularly polite ones, either). Sweet Fur (for Ubi), Grey Scruff (for Ghinzel), Blue (for Shifra), Lord Brooder (for Yarad), Spectre Puff/ Hex Spawn (for Fargo), Doppgaggers/ buffoons (for Ferule and Case). The fact he doesn't nickname Laeka'Draeon is a testament to his (unusual show of) respect for the dragons.

* AllWorkVsAllPlay: Shifra is the extra-diligent one in the group, contrasting Ghinzel, who is playful, and easily-distracted from his tasks.

* OnlyTheChosenMayWield: The [[AmuletOfConcentratedAwesome Aunuen]] is a sacred morwulf artefact specifically attuned to a particular bloodline of morwulves, in which its power will awaken only for them. While Shifra is its keeper, it behaves as a ProtectiveCharm (in a way) whenever she is in grave peril. It also actively repels anyone who attempts to take it by force. [[spoiler: Later, it is revealed that the reason it responded protectively toward Shifra is that she is actually one of the bloodline heirs]].

* KillItWithFire: Ghinzel’s [[FauxFlame Poethur Fire]] is an effective deterrent against the harpies; it is also designed to repel creature/ entities of any kind that are tainted by [[TheCorruption corruption]].

* TeamChef: Although it is usually Shifra that is assigned food preparations, Ghinzel helps out on occasion, too.

Yarad's dismissal of the notion, and Lume’s state (weak and disorientated from her injuries) the comment passes by without further consideration. [[spoiler: It is only much later, when Yarad’s backstory is revealed, that the old hemlan’s statement can be seen in a new light (that she did recognise him, and that he, in turn, knew who she was)]].

* HurtingHero: Laeka’Draeon struggles to deal with [[spoiler: his cursed blood, and has an especially hard time after the [[EldritchAbomination tainted shadows]] cause him to lose control and viciously maul Ubi. He also goes through a particularly low moment after he learns [[FateWorseThanDeath what happened to the dragons]] ]].

* HurtingHero: Shifra’s more recent life traumas ([[spoiler: her mother’s fate]], the siege of Dae, and being the sole escapee from Vagel’s ambush) weigh heavy and follow closely as a shadow, as does the sense of duty to find a way to save her people and kingdom.

* HurtingHero: Yarad is haunted by numerous traumatic events in his past, which are the triggers to his drive for both vengeance and redemption.

* DoesNotLikeShoes: Although fellis, in general, do not wear traditional footwear (usually only leather straps or cloth bands) Ghinzel doesn’t wear anything. No particular explanation is given; though, with thick paw pads, it’s hardly necessary for him to accessorise or protect his feet anyway.

* GoodIsNotNice: For the most part, Shifra maintains a disposition of iciness towards pretty much everyone (she softens as the story progresses, particularly toward [[TheChick Ubi]] and [[TheHero Laeka’Draeon]]).

* LoonyFriendsImproveYourPersonality: Norf, the consistent JerkWithAHeartOfGold, becomes more adventurous, tolerable and self-sacrificing, thanks to his relationship with [[TheLeader Laeka’Draeon]], [[TheChick Ubi]], [[TheLancer Shifra]], [[TheHeart Ghinzel]] and [[TheStoic Yarad]].

* HeldGaze: Laeka'Draeon has a few of these with [[TheChick Ubi]] and [[TheLancer Shifra]], although all moments are platonic.

* MeaningfulRename: As he does not know his real name, [[TheHero Laeka’Draeon]] dons the name given him by [[TheChick Ubi]]; later he also accepts Shifra continuing to call him [[spoiler: by his hemlan alias]], Atanu. Laeka’Draeon, literally means ''Little Dragon'' in the in-world language, [[ConLang hilesal]]; Atanu, means ''Unshapen'', suitable in the case of Laeka’Draeon, who spends the majority of the series seeking after his lost identity and calling. By the series’ end, [[spoiler: his learns his real name, Laefael, which means ''Heir of Ascension'', and chooses it over the others]].

* TheChick: Ubi effectively fills this role in the group, while also being the [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]. Even before the full company is established, she fulfils a lot of the associated roles/ traits, and even though she's not the sole female of the group (once Shifra joins), she's definitely the more [[TheHeart peaceable]] and [[TeamSpirit cooperative]] of the two.

* BalefulPolymorph: [[spoiler: He undergoes a forced transformation into hemlan form by Kushal’s metamorphosis curse. Later, after the curse is revoked, the residual imprint of the ability allows him to use VoluntaryShapeshifting]].

* ImColdSoCold: Laeka’Draeon experiences this to great levels of frustration and dismay, [[spoiler: although the symptom is not due to mortal injury or illness, but rather being trapped in a [[BalefulPolymorph cursed body]] ]].

* PainfulTransformation: [[spoiler: Laeka’Draeon’s [[BalefulPolymorph forced shifting into hemlan form]], by Kushal’s curse, is described as being consumed by an agonising heat whilst also enduring muscle and ligament contractions hard enough to shatter bone (his bones did not shatter, of course, but rearranged)]].

* BalefulPolymorph: In ''The Last Calling'', [[spoiler: it is revealed that Yarad’s form is not his original one, and is a result of a curse which he has never been able to fully break free from]].

* ItsPersonal: Yarad’s hatred of General Wrathmere; [[spoiler: the general maliciously targeted him due to him being a [[BalefulPolymorph magical creature]], which resulted in the death of his lover, Eelyn, and the senseless butchering of her entire family (all of whom he had formed bonds with), except for Aena (who managed to escape)]].

* Really700YearsOld: [[spoiler: The revelation of Yarad being a [[BalefulPolymorph cursed manorphis]] and not a hemlan follows with his revealed age (no exact number is given, but it’s confirmed he is over 230 years old)]].

* KnifeNut: Shifra owns a dragon-fang dagger, which she keeps in a custom-made sheath in her boot.

* OutnumberedSibling: Is the eldest of four children in his family. The rest of his siblings are all girls (Touri, Takina, and Kuzi, as mentioned in the wiki).

* OutnumberedSibling: Is the youngest of three children--having two older brothers.