Nadia's younger brother, also a Squaller who escaped the Little Palace. Eager to prove himself and...

Discovers the truth about the Firebird - that Mal is the third amplifier, descended from Morozova's...

Minor nobleman who provides intelligence about enemy movements. His network of contacts throughout...

Civilian men and women who follow the army, providing services like cooking, mending, and medical...

Experienced military captain who joins the final campaign against the Darkling. His tactical...

Non-commissioned officer who helps maintain discipline and morale during the final campaign. His...

Young nobleman who supports Nikolai's claim to the throne. Enthusiastic but somewhat naive about...

Elderly nobleman who initially hesitates to support Nikolai but eventually provides crucial...

Creates innovative weapons and defenses for the resistance, including specialized bullets and...

Noble woman who uses her influence and resources to support the resistance. Her connections help...

Veteran soldier who participates in the final assault on the Darkling's forces. His experience...

Uses her Tailor abilities to help disguise allies and maintain their operations. Her scars serve as...

Proves his worth as both entertainer and fighter, using his showmanship skills to boost morale...

Young officer who proves his worth during the increasingly dangerous missions leading to the final...

Revealed to be the third amplifier - the Firebird - carrying Morozova's blood. Struggles with this...

Traders and business people trying to continue commerce despite the war. Their cooperation or...

Young men who carry messages between units during the complex final campaign. Their speed and...

Young Squaller who escaped from the Little Palace when the Darkling took control. Brave and...

Transforms into a winged monster at night due to the Darkling's curse. Desperately seeking a cure...

Harshaw's trained raven companion. Intelligent and loyal, serving as both pet and messenger. Known...

Ordinary citizens of Ravka caught in the civil war. They suffer from the conflict between the...

Civilians displaced by the civil war, fleeing from battle zones and seeking safety. They represent...

Soldiers defending the Spinning Wheel fortress, a key strategic location. They must choose between...

Non-commissioned officers responsible for keeping the army supplied during the final campaign....

Shu Heartrender and twin sister to Tolya. Fierce warrior with twin axes who serves as Nikolai's...

Operators of inns and taverns throughout Ravka who serve travelers and soldiers. Often sources of...

Leading an army of shadow creatures and Grisha loyalists. His corruption has progressed, making him...

Proves invaluable in combat situations while maintaining his scholarly interests. His Heartrender...

Proves herself a capable military leader and powerful Grisha. Beginning to show more respect for...

Foot soldier serving with dedication despite the dangers. Shows the courage of ordinary people...

Former head of Keramzin orphanage who raised Alina and Mal. Stern but caring, she maintained the...

Tailor who uses her abilities to help create disguises and tend to wounds. Less flashy than other...

Reveals the truth about Morozova's amplifiers and that Mal is the third amplifier. Shares the...

Scout and reconnaissance specialist who gathers intelligence on enemy movements. His information...

Shu combat instructor from Keramzin who taught Alina and Mal to fight. Gruff but effective teacher...

Monk in the Apparat's underground community. More scholarly than militant, he helps maintain the...

Military captain serving under Nikolai. Experienced officer who helps coordinate between regular...

Artillery captain responsible for the resistance's cannons and siege weapons. His expertise becomes...

Military commander who serves the resistance against the Darkling. Experienced officer who helps...

Non-commissioned officer in the resistance forces. Reliable soldier who helps maintain discipline...

Young soldier in Nikolai's forces. Eager to prove himself but still learning the harsh realities of...

Materialnik (Fabrikator) who works alongside David to create weapons and tools for the resistance....

One of the older girls at Keramzin orphanage who helps care for the younger children. Shows...

Village priest who opposes the Apparat's radical interpretation of faith. Represents traditional...

Heartrender who remained loyal to the Darkling. Serves in the shadow army but shows signs of doubt...

Former First Army soldiers who abandoned their posts during the chaos of civil war. Some join the...

Military forces from Fjerda taking advantage of Ravka's weakness to advance their own territorial...

Various Grisha who escaped when the Darkling took control of the Little Palace. They struggle with...

Powerful Heartrender who remains fanatically loyal to the Darkling. Commands other Grisha in the...

Grisha Healer whose abilities are desperately needed as casualties mount. Works tirelessly to save...

Aging and increasingly ineffective ruler of Ravka. His weakness has allowed the civil war to tear...

Inferni who joined the resistance after fleeing the Little Palace. His fire magic proves valuable...

Military officer serving in Nikolai's resistance forces. Competent leader who helps coordinate...

Senior officer who helps plan major strategic operations. His experience in conventional warfare...

One of Nikolai's loyal soldiers, experienced in both conventional warfare and dealing with Grisha...

One of the children at Keramzin orphanage when Alina returns. Represents the new generation of war...

Young Squaller who escaped the Little Palace when the Darkling took control. Nervous about using...

Local nobleman who provides support to the resistance. His estate serves as a safe house and supply...

Orphan boy who shows promise as a student. Despite his trauma, he maintains curiosity about...

Reunites with Alina at Keramzin orphanage, having found his way there after their separation. Shows...

Ancient Grisha who created the three amplifiers from his own children. His tragic story reveals the...

One of the soldiers serving in the Darkling's shadow army. Represents the ordinary people caught up...

Young boy at Keramzin orphanage, different from the soldier Pavel. Traumatized by losing his...

Army cook who keeps the resistance fed despite limited supplies. His ability to create meals from...

Religious followers who have come to the White Cathedral to worship Alina as a living saint. Their...

One of the Apparat's subordinate priests in the underground sanctuary. Helps tend to the religious...

Red-haired Grisha who escaped the Little Palace and joined Nikolai's forces. Quiet but determined,...

Experienced non-commissioned officer in the resistance. Known for his practical approach to warfare...

Young Heartrender who escaped the Little Palace and joined the resistance. Nervous and uncertain,...

Monstrous beings created from shadow and darkness, serving the Darkling. They represent his...

Agents from Shu Han attempting to take advantage of Ravka's civil war. They seek to gather...

Nun who serves in the Apparat's underground sanctuary. More moderate than the fanatics, she...

Very young girl at the orphanage who has barely begun to speak since arriving. Represents the most...

Fanatical religious fighters who follow the Apparat and worship Alina as a living saint. Zealous...

Rough soldier in Nikolai's forces. Experienced fighter who initially distrusts Grisha but learns to...

Reveals his extensive network of tunnels beneath Ravka and his fanatical followers. Believes Alina...

Revealed not to be a creature but a bloodline - Mal carries Morozova's blood, making him the third...

Revealed to have been Morozova's daughter, transformed into the sea creature amplifier. The tragic...

Revealed to have been Morozova's son, transformed into the mythical stag amplifier. Alina's first...

Nikolai's older brother and original heir to the throne. More traditional and less capable than...

Military medic who tends to wounded soldiers throughout the campaign. His compassion and skill save...

Young boy at Keramzin orphanage, one of the children who needs care after losing family in the war....