 The book is illustrated by Jason Chan.Char the cook helps on the same ship that is assigned by the captain, husband of the Crossroad's Inn hostess, to look after Ven and uses this as an excuse to follow him every where and sharing in his adventurous life.He is Ven's best friend and shares a room with him in Hare Warren at the Inn

Saeli, a Gwadd, is naturally tiny and can speak to animals and plants.