Balthazar is the main character. He is Lancaster's wanted killer, yet only a limited group of people are aware of his reputation. His closest friends, Lykke Madsen and Corvin Lester, has made it their priority to keep it a secret.

Balthazar grew up with his father, until he was seven. He watched his father die in their burning home, wherefore the neighbour made sure to put him into an orphanage. Balthazar didn't quite like the idea of being told what to do by strangers. Leading him to today.