A headstrong orphan turned master con artist and thief. Leader of the Gentleman Bastards, known for his quick wit and elaborate schemes.

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.

A Bondsmage hired by the Grey King. Controls a falcon named Vestris and possesses terrifying magical abilities.

The youngest member of the Gentleman Bastards and Locke's apprentice. Eager to prove himself.

One of the Sanza twins, a jack-of-all-trades member of the Gentleman Bastards known for his humour and versatility.

The founder and mentor of the Gentleman Bastards. Posed as a blind priest while training young thieves in the arts of deception.

One of the Sanza twins, identical to Calo. Member of the Gentleman Bastards known for debauchery and a broad skill set.

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.

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.

Daughter of Capa Barsavi, the crime lord of Camorr. Intelligent and capable, she is being groomed to succeed her father in the criminal underworld.

A Deep Roots party operative and trade insurer in Karthain. Serves as Locke and Jean's primary political handler during the five-year game.

A powerful Bondsmage and the Falconer's mother. Hires Locke and Jean for a political job in Karthain.

A young, thin Therin actor and remaining full player in the Moncraine Company who helps hold the troupe together.

An Esparan noblewoman of considerable authority who oversees the fallout from Boulidazi's death.

Chantal's husband, a scarred, powerfully built former fighter who serves as the company's muscle.

A bold, confrontational actress who returns to the Moncraine Company with her husband Bertrand.

A four-ringed Bondsmage who assists Patience with the poison-cleansing ritual on Locke. Secretly a triple agent within the Bondsmagi factions.

A hired hand who works with the Moncraine Company, helping with horses and physical labour during the Espara flashback.

Archedama of the Bondsmagi and leader of the exceptionalist faction that opposes Patience.

A young Esparan baron who becomes the Moncraine Company's noble patron. An enthusiastic fencer and theatre lover who grows obsessively possessive of Sabetha.