A veteran Cursebreaker, who often leads his own team on Bearer-liberating forays. He also shares his wisdom and experience with Cole in assembling new units and training new recruits. One of Blackthorne's few close friends, who shares the smith's fondness for a tankard or two—indeed, when August isn't on a mission, he can most often be found supping an ale and swapping a story in the hideaway's tavern.