Living peacefully as an ordinary person, running an orphanage with Mal. No longer Grisha, but...

Works alongside Alina and Mal at the rebuilt orphanage. Has aged but remains dedicated to caring...

Continues teaching at the orphanage in peacetime, helping prepare new generations of orphans with...

Government officials who help King Nikolai establish his administration and rebuild Ravka. Their...

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

Living as an ordinary person, married to Alina and helping run their orphanage. Content with their...

Growing up healthy and happy at the orphanage run by Alina and Mal. Shows how children can heal and...

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

Living happily at the orphanage run by Alina and Mal. Has grown and healed from his traumatic...

Children orphaned in the final battles who arrive at Alina and Mal's orphanage. They represent both...

Established as King, working to rebuild Ravka. Has grown into his role as ruler and maintains...

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

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

Elite soldiers assigned to protect King Nikolai and secure the royal palace. They represent the new...

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

Local leaders who work with the new royal government to rebuild their communities. Their wisdom...

Women who lost husbands in the civil war and must now rebuild their lives. They represent the...

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

Becomes one of Nikolai's most trusted advisers as he takes the throne. Her military prowess and...

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

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

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...

Makes her final sacrifice to help defeat her son, using her power to aid in the destruction of 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...

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...

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...

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...

Marries Genya after the war, finally finding the courage to express his feelings. Continues his...

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....

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

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

Dies in the final battle, either fighting for the Darkling or attempting to switch sides. His death...

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...

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

Marries David and finds peace after the war. Her scars have healed somewhat, but she has learned to...

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...

Dies fighting for the Darkling in the final battle. His unwavering loyalty ultimately leads to his...

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...

Dies, allowing Nikolai to claim the throne legitimately. His death marks the end of an era and the...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Appears during the final battle, still believing in his mission to preserve Alina as a saint. His...

Makes his final stand against Alina in the Shadow Fold. Despite his power, he is ultimately...

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...

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

Steps aside or dies, allowing Nikolai to become king. His removal from succession clears the path...

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...