The ruling Prince of Dorne, confined to a wheelchair by gout. Where his brother Oberyn is passionate and impulsive, Doran is patient, cautious, and playing a game far longer than anyone suspects.

A prince of Dorne, younger brother of the ruling Prince Doran. Oberyn is a warrior, scholar, traveller, and poisoner of legendary reputation, driven by a thirst for justice – or vengeance – for his murdered sister Elia.

Doran's eldest daughter and heir to Dorne. Frustrated by her father's apparent inaction and fearful of being disinherited, Arianne is bold, sensual, and willing to take dangerous risks to secure her birthright.