Kvothe's wealthy noble rival at the University, arrogant and vindictive with a talent for making...

The few students studying naming under Master Elodin's unconventional teaching.

A talented female student at the University with interests in artificing and a kind nature.

Another University student in the Fishery, working under Master Kilvin on various artificing...

Students studying artificery under Master Kilvin, learning to create magical devices.

Continues his tale, now pursuing admission to the University and seeking knowledge of the Chandrian.

A longtime student at the University, older than most, with extensive knowledge of University...

Master of Naming at the University, eccentric and unpredictable with deep knowledge of the ancient...

Master of Artificing at the University, a large man with great skill in creating magical devices...

A medical student at the University with skills in healing and a practical, no-nonsense attitude.

A University student studying artificing under Master Kilvin, working on various magical devices...

Kvothe's loyal friend at the University, a nobleman's son with a cheerful disposition and talent...

Kvothe's close friend, a serious Cealdish student with a talent for artificing and a practical...

A young man from the village who occasionally comes to the inn with the other locals.

The innkeeper of the Anker's Inn in Imre, where many University students lodge and take their meals.

Kvothe's devoted student, young-looking with dark hair and eyes that seem older than his face.

Master Kilvin's chief assistant in the Fishery, experienced in artificing and helps oversee student...

A traveling scribe who has come to record Kvothe's true story. He carries writing materials and has...

One of the soldiers accompanying the captain. He follows orders and participates in the...

A local villager who frequents the Waystone Inn. He's one of the regular customers who enjoys the...

A villager from Newarre who comes to the inn with the other locals. He participates in...

Master of Medicine at the University, skilled in healing arts and medical knowledge.

Master of Sympathy at the University, responsible for teaching the principles of sympathetic magic.

Master of Rhetoric at the University, often antagonistic toward Kvothe and quick to find fault.

Master Archivist of the University, stern guardian of the Archives with vast knowledge of books and...

An elderly villager who serves as something of a local storyteller and source of gossip. He knows...

Another soldier in the group that arrives at the inn. He assists in carrying out the captain's...

Another of the local villagers who visits the Waystone Inn regularly. He joins in the discussions...

The leader of a group of soldiers who arrive at the inn. He appears to be in charge and makes...

A wealthy University student from a noble family, acquaintance of Simmon and part of their social...