Bloatbelly Benny is depicted as the grotesque, yet surprisingly effective son of Malek the Merciless. Despite his off-putting appearance and awkward demeanor, Benny has proven himself an adept commander, leading the conquest with a blend of dark humor and a relentless drive for victory. His leadership style is marked by a certain morbid determination, making him both feared and ridiculed by those under his command and against him.
Pikebound Pete is a tragic figure, originally a peasant who has been transformed into an undead puppet. His existence is one of silent suffering, manipulated by Benny who finds entertainment in mimicking Pete’s voice. Pete’s role is less about strategy and more about the eerie spectacle he presents, serving as both a warning and a tool of psychological warfare against opponents.
Malek’s eldest daughter, Fiona, was cast out of the kingdom after her rebellious nature clashed with her father’s tyrannical rule. Now, she leads a band of rogue warriors who oppose Malek’s regime, intent on overthrowing her father. Her group frequently clashes with Benny’s forces, creating chaos across the land.
Gritch is a stooped and grizzled executioner, feared by even the raiders themselves. Once a soldier, he fell from grace after being accused of unspeakable war crimes. Now, he serves as Malek’s trusted blade, tasked with ensuring swift punishment for traitors and captives. His oversized executioner’s axe is so dull from overuse that it requires several strokes to complete the job, something Gritch takes perverse pleasure in.
 

Malek the Merciless, born to a disgraced knight and a healer in the desolate hamlet of Cragsreach, grew up hardened by poverty and betrayal. Rejecting the corrupt militia that oppressed his people, he joined a band of raiders, quickly rising to power through ruthless cunning. Uniting scattered bands into a disciplined army, Malek carved a kingdom of ash and blood across the cursed land of Grimmoor, where despair deepened with his reign. His philosophy—only the strong survive—shaped his brutal rule, driving away his defiant daughter, Fiona, while his grotesque son, Benny, became a weapon of fear. As rebellion brews and the land decays further, Malek clings to power, determined to leave a legacy forged in merciless survival.