Loses his arm in the final battle against the Darkling's forces but survives. His sacrifice...

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

Artillery specialist who operates the cannons during the final battles. His accurate shooting helps...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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....

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

Young soldier named Ivan, distinct from the Darkling's Heartrender Ivan. Shows determination to...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enters into a romantic relationship with Tamar while continuing to prove herself as a capable...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Dies heroically in the final battle, using his Heartrender abilities to save his comrades even at...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Begins a romantic relationship with Nadia, showing her softer side while maintaining her fierce...

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

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...

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

Soldiers injured in the escalating battles who require medical care and recovery time. Their wounds...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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