Characters in By Five They Come

Raya was recruited by Ric Ambaholt and Varissa Mondy to infriltate the criminal gang known as the Chumm, following the burning of Krazul Two. While not impressive, she is still a capable fighter. Hates the Chumm, and especially Penta, who she blames for what happened to her home planet. Favours using a traditional Filan broadsword. Was killed by the Quiet.

### Zhao

A green-furred Tenmao and personal friend of Ambaholt, Zhao was sent into the Chumm along with Raya. Seeks to understand the Chumm.

### Varissa Mondy

Barn Varis Mondy, Varissa is a Yunano with black braided hair, and agent of the SIC. Varissa was sent to Krazul Two alongside Ambaholt to observe the Chumm, and whether they would be a threat to the Local Cluster Union as a whole, though she is not allowed to take direct action as they are only a presence on non-LCU planets. Has a stun gun as a personal firearm.

### Ric Ambaholt

> The potential good outweighs the potential harm.
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A kindly dapper Yunano, and member of the SIC. Varissa's partner, and went to Krazul Two for much the same reason as her. Lost his previous partner in an accident.

### Charnong

> Like I said, I wanted to do some good.
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A Halactan agent of the SIC, Charnong became involved in the Penta affair when they were sent to stop the Chumm from obtaining a time travel device, which does not exist. Has since partnered up with Ambaholt and Varissa.

## Modern Chumm

### Penta Neril

> I consider it polite to inform someone if I intend to kill them.
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The Fywve leader of the Chumm, who turned it from a criminal organisation to a criminal organisation with a crusade against the LCU. Orange hair. Seeks to turn the Local Cluster to a police state, though his seemingly noble motives for doing so make him popular.

### Lydia Baals

> They fear us now. They see what we can do, and what the LCU is powerless to stop.
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A fyvwe member of Penta's inner circle who handles administrative duties, and has a specialised flamethrower. The Key of Fifth. Considers the inner circle overall to be weak. Holds a grudge against Ambaholt, due to blaming him for the death of sier sibling.

### Talon

> No. I don’t have to justify myself to you.
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Born Talon Mondy but now without surname, Talon is the older brother of Varissa. Killed his own father. Claims to be the tactician of the Chumm, but he is ultimately only a voice at the table of the inner circle, though he doesn't seem to mind. The Key of Selena. Uses a specialised spear that can be collapsed into a small metal rod.

### The Quiet

> Scared? I suppose it’s only natural. You are, after all, a child of fate. A normal person dragged into this conflict larger than you. Fate does love an underdog.
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A Braltian member of Penta's inner circle. The Key of Krazul Two. Wears dangerous and sharp metal gloves, and seeks to create a "true world", which she thinks can be achieved through Penta. Also seeks to overturn "fate".

### Colum

> I’ve never liked the concept of favours. What, I give something and then, sometime later, I might get something back that I don’t know? Or maybe I am given something, and then forced to do something that could be quite… inconvenient.
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An assassin and member of Penta's inner circle, with a reputation for being feared. Was recruited by Scar and trained as a weapon following her life burning to the ground.

## Everyone Else

### Krowe Skins

> I can not tolerate failure.
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A highly ranked Haw official in the LCU, and in charge of all anti-Chumm actions taken by the organisation. Was formerly a benefactor from the Chumm, and knows more than he lets on.

### Dove Fledge

Krowe's assistant, secretary, and goddaughter. Occasionally comes with advice. In reality the Chumm assassin, Colum.

### Scar

> It’s a funny thing, an identity. Powerful. Everything someone knows about you can be used against you. In my line of work, it often will.
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Formerly the leader of the Chumm. A very enigmatic individual, constantly hiding his face with a mask.

### Inë

> An’ if ye get yerself killed, that’s just less work fer me.
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Scar's right hand. Trained Talon. Penta carries a large deal of contempt for him.