‘Blessed’ to wander the earth until he’s sought redemption, Jasper Koskinen has made a habit of simply living. Worn by the three and a half centuries he’s lived, his survival is one of a matter of habit. Never is the latest place his feet have carried him to. Like the many nameless villages and towns he’s settled in before, he plans on licking his wounds, making what money he can, and seeing what this place holds for him.
Reverend Hawthorne Lichfield is the reverend of the House of His Eternal Glory, a small parish church and source of shelter located on the Hawthorne Homestead. The church has the unconventional belief that one cannot abstain from sin if they have never sinned. Questionable activities often unfold at Eternal Glory that serve as an outlet for one’s deepest or darkest desires. If Eternal Glory sounds like a cult, it is. But it entices members with the promise of a better life and the constant reminder that it is never too late to repent for the sins weighing on one’s soul.
Once a notorious outlaw, Alasdair Keary rode the legends of his death at the hand of bounty hunters all the way to freedom. He and his father found safety and community in the town of Never under new names and a new way of living, but Alasdair will always be an outlaw at heart.
Moses in a PURITAN WITCH with ELEMENTAL powers.
Moses Ward was born in a small village outside of Stockholm, the son of a “healer” (read: Witch), who raised Moses alone after his father was crushed by a fallen horse cart. Moses grew up learning the ways of the elements, developing a natural affinity for controlling wind, fire, and water. He trained in metalwork as a young man, but the growing promise of the industrial age called to him. In his twenties, he left Sweden for England, seeking opportunities with the expanding railway system.
There, he met Willem Brandt, a Dutch-born witch with similar talents and an unquenchable thirst for adventure. The two became inseparable, their bond deepening as they shared their magical knowledge. Together, they unknowingly formed a coven — Two immigrant witches in a land that wasn’t ready for them. The British witches drove them out. With few options left, Moses and Willem journeyed west, hearing whispers of a town called Never, promised to be a haven for those like them, hidden away from prying eyes.
Willem is a PURITAN WITCH with ELEMENTAL powers.
Willem Brandt was the fifth child and third son in a large, renowned Dutch family of witches, where magic was as commonplace as the air they breathed. Raised in a household filled with the hum of spells and rituals, Willem quickly developed a natural talent for woodworking and engineering. He started by repairing carts for the nearby farms, his steady hands and sharp mind eventually leading him to a lucrative career as a wheelwright, crafting fine wheels for wagons and carriages.
In his twenties, seeking new opportunities, Willem left the Netherlands for England, hoping to find fortune and adventure. It was there that he met Moses Ward, a Swedish railroad worker, and the two quickly formed a bond. Together, they shared their magical knowledge and dreams of a life away from the constraints of their old worlds. But their ambitions were met with hostility from the local British covens, who resented their presence and pushed them out.
With nowhere else to turn, Willem and Moses made their way to America, drawn by the whispered promise of a mysterious town called Never. In this new land, they’ve found work and are settling into the diverse, bustling community. Though he’s slowly carving out a life for himself, Willem can’t shake the feeling that Never holds secrets, and he’s beginning to suspect the town’s hidden truths may be far darker than he first imagined.
Sid is a NAGUAL WITCH.
Siddhartha “Sid” Ahmad’s family fled Bengal during the devastating famine of 1770, and since then, they’ve been on the move — Never quite nomadic, but never putting down permanent roots. By the time Sid turned 20, he had already lived in four different countries, constantly in search of opportunity and a place that might finally feel like home. His family, close-knit and resilient, has always adapted, but the longing for stability remains.
Trained by his grandfather in the ancient art of silversmithing enhanced by magic, Sid grew up surrounded by the delicate balance of craft and spellwork. A few years ago, he heard whispers of a town in the American West where witches like him might find a place to belong. Sid, driven by the hope of a fresh start, journeyed west to see if the rumors were true.
Now, as one of the town’s most respected artisans, Sid’s silverwork has made him a sought-after craftsman, known for his intricate designs and mysterious, almost otherworldly quality. He can also change shape at will, a talent that gives him a certain edge in his dealings, though he rarely uses it outside of his private moments. Whether Never will finally be the home his family has been searching for remains uncertain, but Sid feels something stirring in the town — Something both exciting and ominous — that might just hold the key to their future.
Percival is a MEDICINE MAN WITCH.
Percival Hassan’s parents, Indian immigrants, settled in New York when he was just two years old, and he grew up in the bustling streets, surrounded by other transplants chasing the American Dream. His childhood was spent playing with his younger brother and learning the ways of the world from a colorful mix of cultures. From a young age, Percival showed an affinity for magic, and his gentle-natured mother — A witch in her own right — taught him everything she knew, nurturing his talent with care.
It was a tragic event — A neighbor’s fatal accident, leaving the body horribly disfigured — that first drew Percival to the work of an undertaker. Disturbed by the idea that families couldn’t properly mourn due to their loved ones’ ravaged appearances, he learned to use his magical gift to heal and restore, allowing the deceased to be remembered with dignity. Over the years, his talent for has made him a skilled practitioner, known for his meticulous work and uncanny ability to transform a body, whether to repair it or, at times, to prevent others from recognizing it.
After a painful romantic breakup in his late twenties, Percival left New York in search of something different, something to help him heal. He found his way to Never, where the culture shock was stark but invigorating. There, he quickly became well-loved for both his fastidious work and his peculiar accent — A blend of Colonial English and New Yawk — that makes his speech as mysterious as his magic. In Never, he has found a place where he can continue his work in peace, though he remains haunted by the choices he’s made and the strange, shifting town around him.
Oliver is a PURITAN WITCH with ILLUSION powers.
Oliver Millard was born and raised in the chaotic streets of Chicago, where mischief was second nature. With parents mostly absent throughout his childhood, Oliver spent his early years learning to fend for himself, often hearing strange voices that he assumed were signs of madness. It wasn’t until he was twelve, when an aunt revealed to him that these voices were not a sign of insanity but a gift — Capital-S “Sight” into the next world — that he began to understand his true nature.
Left largely to his own devices, Oliver honed his abilities in secret. Without proper guidance, he learned to tap into the spirit world, at first to entertain himself, but soon enough to manipulate it for his gain. Using his talent for illusions, he began conning unsuspecting marks, pretending to communicate with the dead while fleecing them for their money. It was a profitable but dangerous game, until four years ago when he crossed the wrong ghost. The vengeful spirit unleashed a series of terrifying events that forced Oliver to flee Chicago, desperate for a peaceful night’s sleep.
After bouncing from one town to the next, Oliver was drawn to Never, a place with its own strange aura. There, he has begun to ply his trade once more, offering his services as a spiritual medium. But as he reconnects with the spirit world, Oliver senses that there’s something darker about Never — Something that might just require more than illusions to survive.
Edward and his younger brother Theo grew up together in a working-class family in Manassas, Virginia. Their schoolteacher mother ensured their education and encouraged their aspirations. Six years ago, after several trips west and a good deal of careful research, the brothers took their savings and invested in a modest, well-kept general store in the growing town of Never, New Mexico. The two have since become fixtures in the town, their business an undeniable success. Lately, they have been looking to expand into other investments to serve the booming population, and have been at loggerheads: Edward, the more disciplined and cautious of the two, remains unconvinced by many of his younger, more impulsive brother’s ideas.
Always a solemn child, Julián embodied the archetype of the eldest son–responsible and obedient. His personality combined the best of his father’s determination and his mother’s patience, and even his adolescent years were mostly absent the usual teenage rebellions. When it became clear that he hadn’t inherited his mother’s magic, he channeled that disappointment into proving himself useful in other ways: excellence in his work; care for his siblings; expansion of the family business. He kept any uncertainties or insecurities contained behind a serene exterior. His family teased that he showed more affection toward the horses they stabled than toward anyone outside the family, and he smiled along, but the truth was that he kept his passions just as secret as his doubts. No one knew that his great romance ended in tragedy. No one understands that when he buries himself more thoroughly in work than ever before, they’re witnessing the aftermath of personal catastrophe.
