Has grown into a confident woman who uses her abilities and position to help others. She's shed her...

Has proven his loyalty time and again, becoming not just an ally but a true friend to the crew. His...

His tactical expertise becomes crucial as they face increasingly complex military challenges. He's...

Has become a symbol of how people can change and grow. His journey from street thief to general...

Growing in both political skill and Allomantic power. He's learned to balance idealism with...

Has found ways to balance his philosophical nature with the practical needs of leadership. He's...

Nearly deserted now, with only the most desperate or loyal remaining. It serves more as a symbol of...

Wrestling with his role as the Hero of Ages mentioned in the prophecies, though he doesn't believe...

Leading the rebellion in Urteau against the tyrant Quellion. He's become a capable leader, though...

Has broken his Contract to help Vin, facing punishment from the kandra Homeland. His actions...

Learning to balance her responsibilities as Empress with her growing understanding of her destiny....

Agricultural workers attempting the impossible task of growing crops in ash-covered soil. Their...

Religious figures who preach about the end of the world, claiming the ashfalls are divine...

The remains of settlements that have been abandoned and buried under ash. They serve as grim...

The vegetation of the world, slowly dying under the constant ashfall. They represent the planet's...

Hidden caches of atium are scattered throughout the land, placed by the Lord Ruler as part of some...

Workers who once extracted the precious metal from dangerous mines. Most died in the brutal...

Quellion's sister, who disagrees with his brutal methods but still cares for him as family. She...

Young people in Urteau who associate with Quellion's sister. They're caught between loyalty to her...

Allomancers who can inflame emotions, used for military morale and crowd control. Their abilities...

Allomancers who can detect other Allomantic activity. They're used for hunting rogue Allomancers...

Vin's former thieving crew leader, remembered as a brutal man who exploited her abilities. His...

Former leaders of the Steel Ministry's various departments, now scattered and powerless. Some try...

Promoted from messenger to captain in recognition of his loyalty and competence. He leads by...

A military officer serving in Elend's army. His competence and loyalty make him valuable during the...

The crippled warlord who once besieged Luthadel, now remembered as an ally who fought in the final...

The religious movement that worships Kelsier as the Survivor of Hathsin. Its followers draw...

Devoted followers who worship Kelsier as the Survivor. Their faith gives them strength and purpose...

Humans who have purchased kandra Contracts and legally own their service. The relationship is...

Allomancers who can hide other Allomantic activity from detection. They're crucial for covert...

A Smoker working in Urteau who helps hide Allomantic activity from detection. Their abilities...

Kelsier's former right-hand man, now remembered as a martyr who died defending Luthadel. His memory...

Beginning to trust Vin and Elend after seeing their genuine desire to help. His skepticism is being...

The most recently created kandra, still learning their place in society. They represent the future...

The youngest generation of kandra, most open to change and new ideas. They're the most likely to...

His dedication and courage in the face of impossible odds make him a symbol of the common people's...

Metal spikes that can steal and transfer Allomantic and Feruchemical abilities. They're the dark...

A mysterious storyteller who appears at crucial moments. His knowledge seems to span far beyond...

The accumulated resources, knowledge, and connections that Elend inherited from his father's house....

Though dead, his memory continues to influence TenSoon's behavior and relationship with Vin. His...

Couriers who carry communications across the dying empire. Their dangerous job becomes increasingly...

Servants and followers of the Steel Inquisitors, helping them in their dark work. They're gradually...

Allomancers who can Pull on iron and steel, granting them limited versions of Mistborn abilities....

The ancient system that binds kandra to serve humans. This legal and mystical framework has...

The ancient customs and beliefs that have governed kandra society for centuries. They're being...

A kandra responsible for maintaining records and traditions. They struggle with preserving the old...

Though dead, the Survivor's influence continues through his religion and the inspiration he...

Can be controlled through emotional Allomancy, making them valuable but dangerous allies. Their...

Individuals with the ability to control koloss through emotional Allomancy. They risk their lives...

The Lord Ruler's former palace, now standing empty as a monument to fallen power. Its spires still...

A mysterious metal that grants Allomantic powers to those who ingest it. Elend gained his Mistborn...

Elite soldiers who once served Straff Venture and now serve his son Elend. Their loyalty has...

The remaining city guard trying to maintain order in the dying capital. Their job becomes...

Struggling against Ruin's control while trying to help his former friends. His humanity battles...

A relatively young kandra who serves in the Homeland. She's more curious and open-minded than her...

People who search ruins and abandoned areas for useful metals, especially those needed by...

The condition that affects people exposed to the mists, either killing them or awakening Allomantic...

People who gain Allomantic powers after surviving exposure to the deadly mists. They represent a...

Ghostly forms that appear in the mists, possibly representations of Preservation's consciousness....

Mysterious entities that appear in the mists, possibly the spirits of those killed by the deadly...

His meticulous research helps uncover crucial information about the true nature of the forces at...

Former religious officials of the Steel Ministry, now scattered and powerless. Some still cling to...

A nobleman who briefly ruled Luthadel during the siege. He's remembered as someone who made...

The struggling inhabitants of a small town trying to survive the ashfalls and food shortages. They...

Soldiers enhanced by burning pewter for increased strength and endurance. They form the backbone of...

A mysterious voice that speaks to certain individuals, particularly Vin. Its nature and purpose...

His reign of terror has created as much suffering as the old noble system. His quest for equality...

A malevolent force that influences people's thoughts and actions, pushing them toward destruction...

The mental influences and voices that Ruin uses to manipulate people. They appear as helpful...

Kandra created centuries after the Firsts, serving as administrators and supervisors. They bridge...

Remnants of the rebellion that Kelsier inspired, still fighting for freedom and justice. They carry...

A kandra serving under contract as a messenger and spy. His unique abilities make him invaluable...

Young people in Urteau who join Spook's rebellion against Quellion. They represent the next...

Citizens who secretly gather information for the rebellion against Quellion. They risk execution if...

Revealed to be under Ruin's control, serving as its agents in the world. Their loyalty is no longer...

The Lord Ruler's former religious organization, now disbanded but its legacy lives on through...

Allomancers who can Push on iron and steel, using coins and metal objects as weapons or for...

Elend's deceased father, remembered as a ruthless nobleman who valued power over family. His legacy...

The castrated servants who once served the nobility, many of whom were secret Keepers. Their...

The constant rainfall of ash that's killing all plant life and slowly burying the world. It falls...

The volcanic peaks that constantly spew ash into the sky, slowly killing the world. They were...

The noble council that shared power with Elend in the early days of his reign. Most of its members...

Quellion's brutal enforcers who carry out his reign of terror in Urteau. They've been convinced...

The lingering influence and infrastructure of the Lord Ruler's thousand-year empire. Its systems...

The ancient agreement that binds all kandra to serve humans. It represents both their obligation...

The eldest and most powerful kandra, created directly by the Lord Ruler. They govern kandra society...

The former aristocratic families, most now dead or fled. Their political system collapsed with the...

The underground domain where kandra live when not serving Contracts. It's a place of ancient...

The surviving Keepers working to preserve knowledge and restore their people's heritage. They...

The immortal emperor who ruled for a thousand years before his death. His legacy and the systems he...

The mists are staying longer each day and growing more dangerous. They seem to be actively hunting...

The deadly prison where Kelsier and other rebels were sent to mine atium. Its destruction marked...

The sun has turned red and dim, providing little warmth to the freezing world. Its changed nature...

Kandra created in the centuries after the First Generation. They serve as administrators and...

The metals that grant Allomantic powers to those who can burn them. Each metal provides different...

The writing system used by Steel Inquisitors and the Steel Ministry. Its harsh, angular letters...

The lasting impact of Kelsier's life and sacrifice on the world. His influence continues to inspire...

More recent kandra who often serve Contracts directly. They're closer in age to TenSoon and more...

Soldiers with Tin Allomantic abilities who serve as scouts and sentries. Their enhanced senses make...

A Keeper who taught Elend royal protocol and leadership. Her death during the Siege of Luthadel...

The people are beginning to see through Quellion's rhetoric as his reign of terror continues....

Underground fighters working to overthrow Quellion's reign of terror. They risk everything to...

The domestic workers who maintain Keep Venture and serve the imperial household. Their loyalty...

Business associates of House Venture who help maintain trade and commerce. Their economic expertise...

Administrative workers who help maintain the empire's bureaucracy. Their dedication to...

The military forces that serve House Venture and now form part of Elend's imperial army. They're...

Works tirelessly to maintain some semblance of normal government function as the world crumbles...

Allomancers who can dampen emotions, used to calm mobs and reduce panic. They're essential for...