A Soother who can dampen emotions. Well-dressed, refined, and enjoys the finer things in life.

A Smoker who can hide Allomantic activity. Gruff and generally pessimistic, but skilled at his...

Kelsier's partner in thieving operations. Practical, organized, and handles the logistics of their...

Skaa workers who maintain gardens and grounds for noble houses.

A Venture house guard who becomes sympathetic to the skaa cause. Reliable and trustworthy.

A Thug (pewter burner) and philosopher. Strong and capable in combat but enjoys intellectual...

Educated servants who maintain noble house libraries and records.

Skaa workers who serve in noble houses, better treated than field workers but still considered...

Educated individuals hired to teach noble children various subjects.

Kitchen staff who prepare meals for House Venture and their guests.

Cleaning staff who maintain the household and know many family secrets.

Mysterious creatures that can consume and perfectly imitate dead bodies, bound by magical Contracts...

Revealed to be a Mistborn with incredible Allomantic powers. Plans to rob the Lord Ruler himself...

A plantation owner who agrees to help Kelsier's crew. Serves as Vin's supposed uncle in her noble...

Believed to have defeated the ancient evil known as the Deepness. Maintains his rule through the...

City guards who patrol Luthadel and enforce order for the Lord Ruler's government.

Young servants who attend to nobles and deliver messages.

A kandra who can consume corpses and take their form. Bound by Contract to serve Kelsier, though he...

Skaa workers on Lord Renoux's plantation who are treated better than most, serving as cover for the...

Vin's older brother who disappeared years ago. Taught her to be suspicious and untrusting of...

A Keeper of Terris, storing knowledge and memories in metalminds. Teaching Vin noble etiquette and...

The oppressed working class of the Final Empire, treated as property by the nobles and living in...

Clubs' young nephew, a Tineye with enhanced senses. Speaks in Eastern street slang that's hard to...

Head of House Venture, one of the most powerful noble houses. A calculating and ambitious man.

Various thieves and criminals who work with Kelsier's expanding organization.

Attending noble balls and gathering intelligence. Growing more confident in her abilities and her...

A legendary figure from ancient history, believed to have been the Hero of Ages who was supposed to...

Skaa workers who clean ash from the streets and buildings.

Prisoners forced to work in the Pits of Hathsin, mining the incredibly valuable atium for the Lord...

Guards hired to provide security at noble social functions.

A thief working with the expanded crew, handles various jobs and scouting missions.

Metalworkers who forge tools and weapons, valuable to the thieving crews.

Ship captains who transport goods and people along the canals.

Skaa workers who bake bread and other food for the community.

Workers who maintain bridges and collect tolls for crossing.

Leader of a thieving crew that includes Vin. Brutal and willing to use violence to maintain control...

Skaa laborers who maintain Luthadel canal system and transport goods.

Workers who create candles and other lighting supplies.

Leaders of the various cantons (departments) within the Steel Ministry bureaucracy.

A bureaucrat in the financial department, handles taxation and noble house accounts.

Woodworkers who construct buildings and furniture.

Guards who patrol the streets of Luthadel maintaining basic order.

Traders who sell fabrics and textiles to tailors and nobles.

Staff who handle coats and personal items at noble social events.

Specialists who decode encrypted messages and communications.

Metalworkers who specialize in copper and bronze work.

Another servant at Renoux's manor who assists with Vin's noble education and preparation.

Officials who make public announcements and formal proclamations.

An ancient evil that threatened the world a thousand years ago, supposedly defeated by the Lord...

Skaa laborers who load and unload cargo at the docks and ports.

Staff who greet guests and monitor access to noble functions.

A young nobleman from House Venture who reads philosophy books at balls instead of socializing....

Skaa laborers who work in metal foundries, producing goods for nobles.

Guards who monitor city gates and control entry and exit.

Skilled artisans who create glass objects for nobles and wealthy merchants.

Traders who deal in food supplies, important for feeding the population.

The rare few who have survived the brutal conditions of the Pits of Hathsin, considered legendary...

High-ranking obligators who oversee major Steel Ministry operations and ceremonies.

Merchants who buy and sell horses and other livestock.

A powerful Great House known for their political maneuvering and wealth.

Agents employed by various noble houses to gather intelligence on their rivals and political...

Craftsmen who create and appraise jewelry for noble houses.

Terris people who preserve knowledge and memories of ancient religions and cultures in their...

The growing legend of Kelsier among the skaa as a symbol of hope and rebellion against noble...

A noble lady known for her gossip and social connections at court functions.

Wife of Lord Entrone, participates in noble society.

Wife of Lord Hasting, known for her elegant dress at social gatherings.

Wife of Lord Tekiel, participates in noble society events.

Wife of Lord Urbain, known for her participation in social events.

Craftsmen who work with leather to create various goods.

Another member of the thieving crew who participates in various operations.

Head of a noble house, attends balls and social functions.

A noble lord present at various court functions and political gatherings.

A noble lord present at various social functions and political meetings.

A noble lord who attends court functions and manages his house interests.

Head of House Lekal, participates in noble politics and social events.

Head of House Shawm, involved in noble politics and trade.

Head of House Tekiel, attends noble functions and balls.

A noble lord who manages his house affairs and attends court.

Skilled individuals who create maps and charts for various purposes.

Kelsier's deceased wife, a thief and Allomancer who was captured and killed in the Pits of Hathsin.

Skaa merchants who sell goods in the markets, often sources of information.

Agrees to infiltrate the Steel Ministry by becoming an obligator, despite the risks involved.

A thief working with Kelsier's expanded crew during the preparation phases of their plan.

Workers who operate mills that process grain and other materials.

A Steel Ministry official who handles financial records and taxation.

Junior members of the Steel Ministry who assist obligators in their duties and ceremonies.

Guards who patrol during nighttime hours to maintain security.

Nobles who handle negotiations and political relations between houses.

Professional companions who attend social events with unmarried nobles.

Various noble attendees at the balls who provide information and gossip about house politics.

Noble ladies who attend social functions and are sources of information about house affairs and...

Bureaucratic priests of the Steel Ministry who handle contracts and administrative duties...

A Steel Ministry obligator involved in administrative duties and religious ceremonies.

A manager who supervises skaa workers on Lord Renoux plantation.

Artisans who create clay pots and ceramic goods.

A high-ranking obligator in the Steel Ministry who Camon's crew attempts to swindle.

A serving woman at Renoux's manor who helps care for Vin during her transformation into a...

Laborers who maintain and repair roads and pathways.

Craftsmen who create rope and cordage for various uses.

Literate workers who handle documentation and record keeping.

A beautiful noble woman from House Elariel. Seems to have romantic interest in Elend Venture.

Skaa workers who carry messages and information between different groups.

Merchants who trade in expensive spices and seasonings for nobles.

Young servants who tend to horses and carriages at various locations.

Mysterious and terrifying agents of the Lord Ruler with spikes driven through their eyes. Hunt and...

Ministry workers who carry official communications between offices.

Ministry officials who witness and authenticate legal documents.

Skilled workers who cut and shape stone for construction.

Skaa who provide information about noble activities and guard movements in exchange for payment.

Entertainers who perform in the streets for coins, often sources of rumors.

Clothing makers who create garments for both nobles and wealthy skaa.

A skaa rebellion member who works with Yeden to organize resistance against the nobility.

Skaa who run drinking establishments, often centers of information exchange.

Steel Ministry officials who collect taxes and tributes from various sources.

A young nobleman who attends balls and social functions. Part of the younger noble generation.

People from the northern dominance of Terris, many of whom serve as stewards and eunuchs in noble...

A member of Camon's thieving crew. One of the thieves working the con job with the Ministry.

Another member of Camon's crew, nervous about their job with the Ministry obligators.

House soldiers employed by House Venture to protect their interests and property.

An overseer who manages storage facilities and cargo operations.

Workers who transport fresh water to various locations in the city.

A mystical location of great power, connected to ancient prophecies and the defeat of the Deepness.

Traders who supply wine and alcoholic beverages to nobles and taverns.

Servants who serve refreshments at noble balls and gatherings.

Artisans who carve decorative wooden items and furniture.

Leader of a skaa rebellion group. Hires Kelsier's crew to train his soldiers and steal the Lord...