An unlikable timber magnate who has expanded his empire into tech and information. He lives on the estate on the bluff to the south of Westminster Academy, connected by a trail through the old growth forest. His grandfather’s summer home was the original Westminster Academy building. It’s his business to know what goes on with student’s wealthy parents. He also maintains connections to his lifelong logging friends. He interested in power above all else.
Angus Nightlie
father of Lisa; husband of Olivia
Scot whose family history contained a coat-of-arms and ancestors related to royalty
Annabelle Watson
daughter of Jack and Emerald
fifteen years old, lives with father
Debra Abel
finance director of the school
Don Martin
Troy’s dad
Dr. Peregrine McPherson (Perry)
headmaster
Emerald
ex-husband: Jack Watson, Annabelle’s mom
boyfriend Zeph
George and Ginger
chef’s understudies/work-study helpers
Helen Martin
Troy’s sister
witch
Jack Watson
ex-wife: Emerald, Annabelle’s dad
workaholic, technology company
Jane Varner
headmaster’s secretary
worked at Westminster for 20 years
partner: Sybil
Joseph Yanity
Stillaguamish tribal leader
appears more white than Native American
Judson Trompe
oldest member of the faculty
a math teacher who fancies himself a poet
Justine Fellows
senior at Westminster, freshman tour guide
will be on fencing team at Pepperdine next year
Lisa Nightlie
IT skills and organizational abilities
Junior Assistant Deputy at Westminster Academy Department of Security
has a secret project – an invention she hopes will change law enforcement in ways unimagined
mother: Olivia; father: Angus
Marie
the academy cat
large of body, bobcat like in appearance, and regal in her manner
descended from Maine coon cat royalty
unexpected glowing yellow-gold eyes
Netta Shah
only person of color on staff (Indian)
environmental science
feels like an outsider at the school
raised in New York
father Rahil; mother Pooja
Olivia Nightlie
Lisa Nightlie’s mother
Phil Bradley
tall, good looking, dark hair in a ponytail
English teacher
unmarried
undercover agent
Ruffin Remy “Ruff” (pronounced “roof”)
chef de cuisine @ Westminster
tangerine frizz of hair, freckled face
mastery of plant and pastry prep in Berkeley with Alice Waters
Sean McGuffin “Sarge”
Lisa Nightlie’s supervisor at Westminster Academy Department of Security
Has the hots for Jane Varner
Sybil
Jane Varner’s partner
glass artist
Troy Martin
senior at Westminster
nicely built
Vladimir Varyshkin
Olivier’s valet and fixer. He looks sharp in a suit. He appears to be of Russian origin.
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