Rouxls Kaard is a tall, humanoid Darkner based on a card deck's rules card. He has a sharp, diamond-shaped head, dripping downward-pointing eyes, a large mouth, and long white hair parted to the left. His skin and flashy suit with epaulets are an identical royal blue with white outlines, though he appears entirely pitch-black when standing inside his shop.Rouxls is a cowardly, intensely dramatic narcissist who calls himself the "Duke of Puzzles." He talks in awful, fake Middle English to seem noble, but instantly switches sides to whoever is in power. Despite his treacherous nature, he has a genuinely soft, protective spot for Lancer.Rouxls is King Spade's cowardly "Duke of Puzzles" who shifts allegiance to Queen in Chapter 2 to stay relevant. Despite his constant betrayal of the heroes, he acts as Lancer’s dedicated "Lesser Dad," cooking for him, putting him to bed, and showing genuine loyalty to the young prince.

King is a massive, broad, and portly Darkner based on the King of Spades playing card. He shares Lancer's blue teardrop head, a large black spade shadow covering his eyes, and a protruding blue tongue. He stands out with a three-spiked crown and a long black cape. Most uniquely, his round white torso features an enormous, fully functional blue spade-shaped mouth that hides a weaponized metal chain.King is a cruel, tyrannical, and bitter monarch driven by intense hatred for Lightners. Unlike Lancer, he is completely ruthless and shows zero affection or mercy, even willingly threatening his own son’s life for power. He values strict authority, absolute loyalty, and crushing his enemies.King is a tyrannical father who uses Lancer as a hostage. Queen openly mocks King, calling him un-cool while spoiling Lancer as her "Sweet Boy," which King deeply despises. Rouxls serves King out of pure fear but secretly undermines his rule by acting as Lancer's loving "Lesser Dad." Teaches Lancer how to put forks in sockets.

Queen's design mirrors a computer monitor and the internet. She is a tall, robotic Darkner with stark white skin and a black face plate. She wears a high-collared blue and white dress with a prominent "O" icon. Her signature accessory is a glowing visor that flashes text and battery symbols. To attack, she holds a curved wine glass constantly filled with burning green acid.Queen is King’s "ex," and they bicker like a divorced couple. After visiting King in jail, she arbitrarily decides to adopt Lancer as her new son. Rouxls Kaard tries desperately to minion for her and win her favor, but Queen completely ignores him, treating him like an annoying intruder.Queen is a chaotic, computer-brained tyrant.