Verex

Verex is the son of the former emperor of Valoria. He was previously engaged to Kestrel before she committed treason and was sent to mine sulfur at the work camp of the north. They never loved each other in a romantic way, as he had loved Risha since childhood and Kestrel is still struggling with her feelings for Arin. Kestrel later describes him to be like a brother to her. In the Winner's Crime it is said that Verex was reluctant to talk to Kestrel, but after she helped him win Borderlands, they were more open with each other. In the last book, Kestrel sees Verex after trying to blow up the black powder. She tells him to get as far away as he can and he doesn't alert anyone of her presence.