Characters in Saladin, The Young Adventurer Who Became A Hero

Saladin

A reluctant leader, Saladin has no interest in becoming a hero. All he wants to do is earn an honest day's pay for an honest day's work. Unfortunately, the world is a dishonest place and Saladin cannot bring himself to stand by and do nothing in the face of tyranny.

As a result of constantly trying to right the wrongs of the world and helping the helpless, Saladin often finds himself in over his head and fighting for his life. Naturally, Tarik and Duncan are dragged into trouble along with him. Separated from his family, Saladin has created a makeshift one with himself playing older brother to the constantly bickering Tarik and Duncan.

Skilled but naive, Saladin will have to learn the rules of the real world if he is going to survive. And given the number of enemies he makes on a weekly basis, he needs to learn quickly.


Tarik

Saladin's best friend, Tarik is a thinker, an academic and slightly ahead of his time. A bit of a coward, he would much rather talk his way out of a fight than resort to violence.

With his knowledge of history and science, he is the lone voice of reason pleading for caution while Saladin and Duncan dive head long into all manner of dangerous situations.

Completely loyal to Saladin, he will always stand by his side. Unfortunately, that side usually involves sharp weapons, tyrannical misfits and a slim chance of survival.

Duncan

A former soldier of the Franks, Duncan grew disillusioned with General Reginald's leadership and decided to strike off on his own and make his living as a mercenary.

Motivated mainly by self-interest, every course of action seems to revolve around how much he is getting paid versus how much personal risk he has to take.

The good news is that deep down, beneath the layers of grumpiness and irritability, beats a very soft heart. The bad news is that this soft heart is buried very, very deep down.


Anisa

A pickpocket, thief and con woman, Anisa has spent her entire life on the wrong side of the law. Quick witted and charming, her specialty is lulling her marks into trusting her and then taking them for all their worth.

Her one weakness is a growing attraction towards Saladin. To her horror, she finds herself helping him when there is no profitable reason to do so. Emotions are a dangerous thing in her line of work. How long will it be before her criminal past catches up with her?