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

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

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

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...

The innkeeper known as Kote, living quietly in the Waystone Inn. His red hair has lost its luster...

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

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