Joanne Darkbranch is the front desk secretary for the Solaris Strikers team of Superheroes. She's a common sight in the Strikers Tower, generally at the front desk. While she has no documented powers, some are of the belief that she has the power to never need sleep, as she seems to always be on the desk when someone visits the Tower or calls in.
Taro Sorim, the Teller is a member of the Pinara Itaraka race of Laratia. A wanderer with an enthusiasm for good stories, Taro is well known throughout the Northern Reaches for his particular flair when retelling a tale, especially ones he witnessed firsthand.