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| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Locke Lamora A headstrong orphan turned master con artist and thief. Leader of the Gentleman Bastards, known for his quick wit and elaborate schemes. | The Thorn of Camorr, Lukas Fehrwight, Orrin Ravelle | Protagonist |
Sabetha Belacoros The only woman trained by Father Chains. Locke's first and only love, his equal in skill and wit. A red-haired thief who left the Gentleman Bastards. | Sabetha | Protagonist |
The Falconer A Bondsmage hired by the Grey King. Controls a falcon named Vestris and possesses terrifying magical abilities. | Antagonist | |
Bug The youngest member of the Gentleman Bastards and Locke's apprentice. Eager to prove himself. | Bertilion Gadek | Supporting |
Calo Sanza One of the Sanza twins, a jack-of-all-trades member of the Gentleman Bastards known for his humour and versatility. | Supporting | |
Father Chains The founder and mentor of the Gentleman Bastards. Posed as a blind priest while training young thieves in the arts of deception. | The Eyeless Priest | Supporting |
Galdo Sanza One of the Sanza twins, identical to Calo. Member of the Gentleman Bastards known for debauchery and a broad skill set. | Supporting | |
Jasmer Moncraine A volatile, debt-ridden alcoholic and brilliant theatrical director who leads the Moncraine Company in Espara. Hired by Father Chains to employ the young Gentleman Bastards for a summer. | Supporting | |
Jean Tannen Locke's best friend and the muscle of the Gentleman Bastards. A skilled fighter with twin hatchets called the Wicked Sisters, but also well-read and gentle-natured. | Major | |
Nazca Barsavi Daughter of Capa Barsavi, the crime lord of Camorr. Intelligent and capable, she is being groomed to succeed her father in the criminal underworld. | Supporting | |
Nikoros A Deep Roots party operative and trade insurer in Karthain. Serves as Locke and Jean's primary political handler during the five-year game. | Supporting | |
Patience A powerful Bondsmage and the Falconer's mother. Hires Locke and Jean for a political job in Karthain. | Supporting | |
Alondo A young, thin Therin actor and remaining full player in the Moncraine Company who helps hold the troupe together. | Minor | |
Baroness Ezrintaim An Esparan noblewoman of considerable authority who oversees the fallout from Boulidazi's death. | Minor | |
Bertrand Chantal's husband, a scarred, powerfully built former fighter who serves as the company's muscle. | Minor | |
Chantal A bold, confrontational actress who returns to the Moncraine Company with her husband Bertrand. | Minor | |
Coldmarrow A four-ringed Bondsmage who assists Patience with the poison-cleansing ritual on Locke. Secretly a triple agent within the Bondsmagi factions. | Minor | |
Donker A hired hand who works with the Moncraine Company, helping with horses and physical labour during the Espara flashback. | Minor | |
Foresight Archedama of the Bondsmagi and leader of the exceptionalist faction that opposes Patience. | Minor | |
Gennaro Boulidazi A young Esparan baron who becomes the Moncraine Company's noble patron. An enthusiastic fencer and theatre lover who grows obsessively possessive of Sabetha. | Minor |
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Bondsmagi of Karthain | Organisation |
| Gentleman Bastards | Faction |
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
8 October 2013 | Publication | Published by Gollancz on 8 October 2013. |
2014 | Award Nominated | Locus Award Fantasy novel category, 3rd place |
2014 | Award Nominated | David Gemmell Legend Award Legend Award for Best Novel |
Published by Gollancz on 8 October 2013.
Locus Award
Fantasy novel category, 3rd place
David Gemmell Legend Award
Legend Award for Best Novel