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

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

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

Caught between loyalty to her brother and recognition of his crimes, she struggles with conflicted...

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

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

Proves that leadership comes from character rather than noble blood. His men follow him because...

Groups of people who have retreated to caves and underground spaces to escape the deadly surface...

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...

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

The natural, inhuman forms that kandra take when not wearing bones or serving Contracts. They...

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...

An ancient Keeper who first discovered the Hero of Ages prophecy. His research and translations...

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

Has managed to maintain more independence than other Inquisitors, using his position to gather...

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...

Revealed to be one of the two great forces that shaped the world. Preservation seeks to maintain...

Individuals selected by Preservation to carry out specific tasks in the cosmic struggle. They often...

Facing rebellion from Spook and others who see through his facade. His support is crumbling as...

Vin's older half-brother who taught her to trust no one before abandoning her. His harsh lessons...

Beginning to understand the true nature of the prophecies and his role in the cosmic battle between...

Has discovered he's been influenced by Ruin's power, but he's learning to resist its corruption....

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...

Their numbers are growing as Ruin creates more of them through hemalurgic spikes. They represent...

Individuals and groups responsible for maintaining the underground storage facilities. They guard...

Has embraced his role as a bridge between kandra and human understanding. He's become a symbol of...

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...

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

The ancient force that threatened the world a thousand years ago, now revealed to be connected to...

A manifestation of the ancient threat that once endangered the world. Its true nature is more...

The original kandra, created directly by the Lord Ruler. He serves as the ultimate authority in...

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...

Ancient beings with memories stretching back centuries. They hold the deepest secrets of kandra...

The psychological and spiritual weight carried by those chosen to save the world. It represents the...

Slowly adapting to new realities as the rigid caste system begins to crumble. Kandra are learning...

Revealed to have been preparing for the current crisis throughout his reign. His apparent tyranny...

The complex, long-term preparations made by the immortal emperor to help humanity survive Ruin's...

The mysterious agenda of the ghostly figures that appear in the mists. They seem to be trying to...

Connected to the cosmic forces at war in the world. The mists are part of Preservation's power,...

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...

Individuals who have somehow returned from apparent death, possibly influenced by the cosmic forces...

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

Ancient predictions about the Hero of Ages that were subtly altered by Ruin to serve its purposes....

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

Stocked with supplies and knowledge needed to rebuild civilization. They represent the Lord Ruler's...

The legendary source of power that was the focus of ancient prophecies. Its true nature and purpose...

Ancient Keepers who first interpreted the prophecies about the Hero of Ages. Their translations...

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...

Has discovered her deep connection to Preservation and is beginning to understand the cosmic forces...

A manifestation of Preservation that appears specifically to Vin, helping guide her toward her...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

His presence seems to linger in the world, appearing to help his friends in their darkest moments....

The lingering spirit of the Survivor, appearing to help his friends in their darkest moments. His...

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

Extremely rare and precious, representing Preservation's power in physical form. Only tiny amounts...

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...

Becomes an advocate for change within kandra society, inspired by TenSoon's courage to break free...

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

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...

Revealed as the equal and opposite force to Preservation. While Preservation seeks to maintain,...

Humans who have been subtly influenced by Ruin to act as agents and informants. They often don't...

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...

Like other kandra, he's beginning to question the rigid contract system as he sees TenSoon's...

The horrific hemalurgic procedure that transforms humans into Steel Inquisitors. It involves...

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

The dark magical art that creates kandra, koloss, and Steel Inquisitors by stealing and...

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

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

Struggling with questions about the rightness of their system as they see the changes TenSoon has...

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

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 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...

A thief who abandoned Vin as a child. His legacy of abandonment shaped her early distrust of others.

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...