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Books (7)
Characters (26)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dalinar Kholin Highprince of Alethkar and uncle to the king, haunted by visions of the past | The Blackthorn | Protagonist |
| Kaladin A former soldier turned slave, leader of Bridge Four who becomes a Knight Radiant | Kal, Kaladin Stormblessed, Captain | Protagonist |
| Shallan Davar A young Veden scholar seeking to become Jasnah's ward, hiding dark secrets | Veil, Radiant | Protagonist |
| Amaram A lighteyed officer who betrayed Kaladin, appears honourable | Meridas Amaram | Antagonist |
| Ialai Sadeas Wife of Sadeas, cunning political manipulator | Antagonist | |
| Szeth-son-son-Vallano A Shin assassin wielding an Honorblade, bound by his Oathstone | Szeth, Assassin in White, Truthless | Antagonist |
| Torol Sadeas Highprince of Alethkar, ambitious rival to Dalinar | Antagonist | |
| Adolin Kholin Dalinar's eldest son, a skilled duelist and Shardbearer | Supporting | |
| Elhokar Kholin King of Alethkar, Gavilar's son and Dalinar's nephew | Supporting | |
| Gavilar Kholin Late king of Alethkar, assassinated by Szeth, Dalinar's brother | Supporting | |
| Gaz A one-eyed sergeant who oversaw the bridge crews | Supporting | |
| Jasnah Kholin Dalinar's niece, renowned scholar and heretic, secretly a Knight Radiant | Supporting | |
| Jezrien Herald of Kings, leader of the Heralds | Jezerezeh, Yaezir | Supporting |
| Kalak Herald of the Almighty, patron of the Willshapers | Kelek | Supporting |
| Laral A lighteyed woman from Kaladin's hometown | Supporting | |
| Lopen A one-armed Herdazian in Bridge Four, known for his humour | The Lopen | Supporting |
| Moash A bridgeman who becomes one of Kaladin's closest friends | Supporting | |
| Navani Kholin Dowager queen, mother of Elhokar, brilliant artifabrian | Supporting | |
| Renarin Kholin Dalinar's younger son, scholarly and often overlooked | Supporting | |
| Rock A Horneater (Unkalaki) in Bridge Four, serves as cook | Numuhukumakiaki'aialunamor | Supporting |
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Groups (8)
| Name | Type | Appears In |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Four | Faction | The Way of Kings |
| Heralds | Faction | The Way of Kings |
| House Kholin | Faction |