Characters in Foundryside

Sancia Grado

A scarred, resourceful thief in Tevanne who can hear and communicate with scrived objects. Hired to steal a case that turns out to hold a sentient, talking key, she is drawn into a conspiracy over the forgotten, ancient origins of scriving.

Also in Locklands

Gregor Dandolo

A Merchant House captain and the closest thing Tevanne has to real law enforcement. He becomes Sancia's uneasy ally after her heist draws his attention.

Orso Ignacio

An eccentric and brilliant master scriver who mentors Sancia and Gregor's investigation into the key's origins, driven by intellectual curiosity and old grudges.

Clef

A sentient, talking magical key of ancient and forgotten origin, discovered by Sancia during the opening heist and central to the conspiracy she uncovers.

Berenice

Orso Ignacio's sharp, methodical assistant, an expert at crafting and interpreting scriving definitions.