Captured by Sturmhond and his crew. Initially suspicious but intrigued by the charismatic privateer...

Ship captain who helps smuggle Alina and Mal out of Ravka initially but later betrays them for the...

Laborers at the ports of Novyi Zem where Alina and Mal work to survive. Represent the common people...

Elite Fjerdan witch hunters who are also searching for Alina and other Grisha to kill them as...

Wealthy traders from Kerch who are interested in the political situation in Ravka and its potential...

Crew member on Sturmhond's ship who specializes in maintaining the vessel's unusual flying...

Captured alongside Alina by Sturmhond's crew. Initially hostile and suspicious of the privateer's...

Various pirate crews that operate in the waters around Novyi Zem, some friendly to Sturmhond and...

Experienced member of Sturmhond's crew, skilled in both sailing and combat. Loyal to the captain...

Agents of Shu Han who are searching for Alina and other Grisha to capture for their government's...

Another loyal member of Sturmhond's crew, competent sailor and fighter. Part of the tight-knit crew...

Charismatic privateer captain who rescues Alina and Mal from the sea. Commands a remarkable flying...

Skilled Shu warrior and Heartrender, Tolya's twin sister. More direct and fierce than her brother,...

Giant Shu Heartrender who serves as Sturmhond's first mate. Unexpectedly gentle and poetic despite...

Alina remembers the strict but caring headmistress of Keramzin orphanage during her exile, thinking...

Workers in Novyi Zem who have seen increased business due to the violence spreading from Ravka....

One of the children from Keramzin orphanage that Alina thinks about during her time in exile,...

Another orphan from Keramzin that Alina remembers fondly during her exile, representing her lost...

Hunting Alina and Mal across the world, determined to reclaim the Sun Summoner and her power. His...

Elderly woman in Novyi Zem who provides folk remedies and local wisdom to Alina and Mal during...