Citizens of the Commonwealth that Kvothe encounters during his travels.

A merchant who provides Kvothe with transportation and business opportunities on his journey to...

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

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

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

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

Various staff members working in the Archives under Master Lorren.

A mysterious young woman who lives in the Underthing beneath the University, with strange ways and...

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...

A former University student turned gaelet (moneylender), dangerous and intelligent with sympathy...

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.

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A mysterious figure who lives deep in the Archives, surrounded by books and speaking in cryptic...

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

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...

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

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...

A giller (helper) in the Archives, who assists with organizing and maintaining the vast collection...

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