Jesper's deceased mother, a Zemeni woman who was secretly a Grisha. She died when Jesper was young,...

Jesper's father, a Zemeni farmer who raised his son after his wife died. He doesn't know about...

The people who run gambling establishments throughout Ketterdam, particularly in the Barrel. Many...

Shows her religious faith by praying to her Suli saints. Demonstrates her acrobatic skills during...

Reveals he's a Grisha Fabrikator, able to manipulate metal and other materials. He's been hiding...

Various people and organizations to whom Jesper owes gambling debts. They represent a constant...

Shows his strategic mind by orchestrating Matthias's escape from Hellgate prison. Demonstrates his...

Begins to question his lifelong beliefs about Grisha being evil. His training and knowledge of the...

Shows her knowledge of Fjerdan customs and the Ice Court layout. Her time as a prisoner gave her...

Academic faculty at the University of Ketterdam where Jesper was supposed to be studying before...

Students at the University of Ketterdam where Jesper was supposed to be studying instead of...

Reveals he cannot read due to a learning difficulty. His father cast him out for this perceived...

A female member of the Dregs gang. She's tough and capable, handling various criminal operations...

A Grisha Squaller who was captured and used in Councilman Hoede's experiments with jurda parem. The...

Small-time traders and business owners operating in the Barrel district. They often pay protection...

The various people living and working in Ketterdam's Barrel district - the poor, criminals,...

Impoverished people who ask for charity on the streets of Ketterdam. They often have valuable...

Revealed to be a traitor working for Pekka Rollins. Kaz discovers his betrayal and deals with him...

Merchants who trade in illegal goods, including weapons, drugs, and stolen items. They operate in...

One of the criminal gangs operating in Ketterdam's Barrel district. They are rivals to both the...

A Shu inventor imprisoned in the Ice Court for creating jurda parem, a drug that amplifies Grisha...

Soldiers stationed at the borders between nations, particularly between Kerch and Fjerda. They...

The captain of the Ferolind, the ship that will take the crew to Fjerda. He's a experienced sailor...

A specific professor at the university who taught chemistry, relevant to Wylan's demolitions...

Swindlers who run elaborate schemes to defraud victims of their money. They operate throughout...

Artisans who create elaborate costumes and disguises for the crew's infiltration. They specialize...

A wealthy member of Kerch's Merchant Council. He owns a large estate and has been experimenting...

Government officials responsible for inspecting cargo and collecting duties on imported goods. They...

Members of Pekka Rollins's gang, the most powerful criminal organization in the Barrel. They are...

A Dregs gang member who works under Kaz's leadership in the Barrel.

The laborers who load and unload ships at Ketterdam's busy ports. They handle cargo and help with...

Criminal specialists who create false identification papers, travel documents, and other forged...

A Dregs member who works various jobs for Kaz. He's part of the gang's day-to-day operations in the...

Fjerdan soldiers trained from childhood to hunt and kill Grisha, whom they view as unnatural...

Workers at various national embassies in Ketterdam. They help the crew obtain false documents and...

A demolitions specialist who works with Wylan to prepare the explosives needed for the Ice Court...

The sailors who work on the Ferolind under Captain Roeder. They help transport Kaz's crew to Fjerda...

The second-in-command aboard the Ferolind under Captain Roeder. He helps manage the ship and crew...

Representatives of Fjerda working in Ketterdam. They maintain the official government position...

A blonde performer at the Menagerie representing Fjerdan beauty standards. She works under the same...

Prisoners from Fjerda held in Hellgate, including former soldiers and criminals. Some are hostile...

A Grisha Tailor imprisoned in the Ice Court. She has red hair and scars from the Darkling's attack....

Grisha who have fled their home countries due to persecution, particularly from Fjerda. Many end up...

Officials who oversee port operations and ship movements in Ketterdam's harbors. They manage trade...

The dock workers, sailors, and other laborers who work in Ketterdam's busy ports. They help load...

The captain of guards at Hellgate prison. He oversees the brutal prison conditions and can be...

The brutal guards who oversee Hellgate prison. They maintain order through violence and can be...

Various criminals imprisoned in Ketterdam's most notorious prison. They include murderers, thieves,...

Another guard working for Councilman Hoede during the jurda parem experiments. He assists in...

The designer of the Ice Court's complex layout and security systems. His plans are studied to...

The servants who work in the Ice Court kitchens. Nina and Matthias plan to infiltrate through the...

The domestic staff who work in the Ice Court, including kitchen workers, cleaners, and other...

Inej's younger brother who was also killed when their family was attacked. His death weighs heavily...

Inej's parents were Suli acrobats who performed in traveling shows. They were killed when Inej was...

Owners and operators of taverns and inns along the crew's travel route. They provide lodging and...

A wealthy Kerch merchant and member of the Merchant Council. Tall and dignified with graying hair....

A high-ranking drüskelle commander at the Ice Court. He was Nina's captor and torturer, and...

A young guard working for Councilman Hoede. He's present during the jurda parem experiments and...

A red-haired performer at the Menagerie with Kaelish heritage. She's another victim of Tante...

A member of the Dregs who participates in the gang's various operations.

Kerch diplomatic representatives working in foreign embassies and managing international relations...

The wealthy trading class of Ketterdam who control much of the city's commerce. They are often...

Clothing makers and costume creators who help the crew prepare disguises for their mission. They...

A member of the Black Tips gang who operates in the Barrel. He's involved in territorial disputes...

A craftsman who creates and repairs locks, but also helps criminals bypass security measures. He...

Specialists in altering appearance through cosmetics and prosthetics. They help the crew look like...

A prisoner at Hellgate who has conflicts with other inmates. He's part of the dangerous criminal...

A guard working for Councilman Hoede who helps oversee the jurda parem experiments on captured...

Wylan's former music instructor who helped him develop his musical abilities as a way to cope with...

A member of the Dregs gang who works under Kaz in various criminal enterprises.

A member of the Dregs gang who participates in various criminal activities under Kaz's direction.

The crew and passengers aboard the ship that wrecked, stranding Nina and Matthias together. Most...

A member of Pekka Rollins's Dime Lions gang. He's one of Rollins's trusted enforcers and often...

Various captains of merchant and transport vessels operating out of Ketterdam's harbors. They...

Has a long history with Kaz involving deep personal betrayal. Their enmity runs deeper than simple...

Shows his declining influence and reliance on Kaz for major decisions. He's aware that Kaz has...

Small-time thieves who steal from tourists and wealthy citizens in Ketterdam. They operate...

A member of the Dregs gang who works various jobs in Ketterdam's criminal underworld.

A Dregs gang member who works under Kaz. He's involved in the gang's operations throughout the...

Owners and operators of various brothels and entertainment establishments in the Barrel, competing...

A specialist in toxins and their antidotes who provides chemical assistance for the heist. He...

Representatives of Ravka in Ketterdam who are concerned about their Grisha citizens and the threat...

Another criminal gang in the Barrel, competing for territory and criminal operations with other...

A young member of the Dregs gang who runs messages and does smaller jobs for Kaz.

A guard at Councilman Hoede's estate who participates in the security during dangerous Grisha...

One of the girls working at Tante Heleen's Menagerie. She has her own animal theme and performs for...

Ravkan Grisha soldiers from Nina's past service in the Second Army. They fought against Fjerdan...

Representatives of the Shu Han government in Ketterdam. They are interested in jurda parem and its...

The criminals who captured Inej and killed her family, then sold her to Tante Heleen. They...

A member of the Dregs gang who works under Kaz. He handles various criminal operations and is loyal...

Workers who care for horses and other animals used for transportation. They help travelers with...

Ketterdam's city guard and police force. They patrol the city and attempt to maintain order, though...

A Fjerdan prisoner at Hellgate who has conflicts with Matthias. He represents the dangerous...

Orphaned or abandoned children living on the streets of Ketterdam, particularly in the Barrel. They...

Members of Inej's nomadic people who travel in caravans and perform acrobatic shows. They have...

A member of the Dregs gang who works under Kaz's leadership. He handles various criminal operations...

Known for her cruelty to the girls in her establishment. She marked and scarred many of them,...

A smuggler who helps transport people across borders illegally. He operates routes between Kerch...

A dealer in stolen goods who helps the crew acquire specialized equipment for their heist. He has...

One of the girls working at Tante Heleen's Menagerie. She has her own animal theme and performs for...

Entertainers who travel between cities and countries, providing cover identities for the crew's...

Private security employed by Jan Van Eck to protect his interests and property. They are well-armed...

Domestic workers in the homes of Ketterdam's wealthy merchants. They often overhear important...

Black market arms dealers who supply weapons and equipment for criminal operations. They provide...

The diplomatic representative of Zemeni interests in Ketterdam. He's involved in international...

Another performer at the Menagerie with dark skin from Zemeni heritage. She works under Tante...