The Maze of The Beast - Characters

Characters

• Lief: Lief is the main character of the series. Lief was born to parents King Endon and Queen Sharn though he believed them to be Jarred and Anna of the forge. As a child Lief roamed the streets of Del, sharpening his wits and gaining him the skills needed for his future quests. Though he did not know it, he was constantly protected by Barda and he prided himself on his many 'lucky' escapes. On his sixteenth birthday it is revealed to him that he must begin a dangerous quest to find the lost gems of the Belt of Deltora.
• Barda: Barda was enlisted as a friend by the king and queen of Deltora and was trusted to help find the lost gems of Deltora sixteen years before the initial story takes place. For the next sixteen years Barda disguised himself as a beggar so as to discover information vital to the quest. He also became the bodyguard of Endon and Sharn's child Lief, albeit without the arrogant Lief's knowledge thereof. Upon Lief's sixteenth birthday Barda reveals himself to Lief and the quest for the gems of Deltora begins. Though Barda wasis at first annoyed to travel encumbered by a child, he soon sees Lief as more of a help than a hindrance.
• Jasmine: Jasmine is a wild girl, described as having wild black hair (dark green hair in the anime) and emerald green eyes, who has grown up in the Forests of Silence, where Lief and Barda meet her shortly after leaving Del. Her parents, Jarred and Anna, were captured by Grey Guards when she was seven years old, and so she has been raised by the forest. She can understand the language of the trees and of many animals, and has incredibly sharp senses, but has trouble understanding some social customs. Jasmine is usually seen with her blackbird, Kree, and a mouse-like creature she calls Filli. Jasmine is like Lief and occasionally has a quick temper. After helping Lief and Barda in the forest and with the help of the topaz, she is greeted by her mother's spirit from beyond the grave, who tells her to go with Lief and Barda in their quest. After this encounter, she joins Lief and Barda in the search for the great gems that will complete the Belt.
• Kree: Kree is a raven and one of Jasmine's closest companions in the Forest of Silence. His family was taken and eaten by the witch Thaegan, and Kree was found by Jasmine. She took pity on him, as both had their family taken away, and she took care of Kree. Kree treats Jasmine as his master, and does not tolerate offensive behaviour towards Jasmine. His presence is advantageous towards the three companions, as he is able to fly ahead and warn the others of oncoming danger or safety.
• Filli: Filli is a small, mouse-like creature (although Jasmine denies that he resembles any rodent). He was rescued by Jasmine when she discovered him paralysed by the Wenn in The Forests of Silence. As such, he remains close to Jasmine and Kree, often hiding himself in Jasmine's clothing when danger arises. Like Kree, Jasmine is able to understand Filli. His small size is often advantageous to Lief, Barda and Jasmine, as he is able to hide easily and eavesdrop on others.
• The Glus: The Glus is the beast. It resembles a giant blue slug. It cannot see, so relies on its hearing to survive. The Glus lives in a enormous maze. It eats people. It is the Guardian of the amethyst.
• Dain: Dain is a timid young boy. He saves Lief, Barda, and Jasmine from the Ols. He escapes with them as an exchange for him to go to Tora. He is taken by a ship later on in The Maze of the Beast to be exchanged to the Grey Guards. Lief and the gang help him out of the boat, which was full of pirates, in The Valley of the Lost. Through the series he shows feelings for Jasmine, making Lief jealous. When he reaches Tora he is disappointed to see that the city is deserted. Doom comes to get Dain, leaving Lief, Barda, and Jasmine to the Valley of the Lost. On their return to Del, Dain is revealed to be a grade 3 Ol. When Lief assembles the Belt properly, it kills Dain.