Former bridge sergeant who now serves in Shallan's retinue

Young woman who becomes involved in Shallan's intelligence work

Mysterious Ghostblood agent with connections to worldhopping activities

Helps Shallan navigate the complexities of her multiple identities and investigation work

Another of Shallan's alternate personalities, representing her Knight Radiant ideals

Infiltrates Ghostblood meetings and learns about their connection to larger cosmere activities

Former deserter who now serves under Shallan's command

One of Shallan's alternate personalities, representing her investigative and street-smart side

Deals with the societal collapse as parshmen transform into enemies across Alethkar

An Unmade associated with revelry and excess, corrupting Kholinar

Bridge Four member known for his distinctive facial hair and quiet nature

Alethi highprince who eventually joins Dalinar's coalition

Member of Bridge Four known for his reliability and steady demeanor

A brightness serving in various administrative capacities at Urithiru

Shows unexpected intelligence and tactical awareness during missions

Experiences intense visions showing Honor's final days and the abandonment of oaths by the Knights...

A scribe working in the administrative offices

Loyal member of Bridge Four known for his dedication and combat skills

His memory serves as motivation for the surviving members to honor fallen friends

Shows surprising skill and dedication despite his rough appearance

King of Alethkar trapped in Kholinar as the city falls under Voidbringer control

Remembered by Venli as someone who sought understanding between humans and Listeners

A Bridge Four member learning military discipline

Dalinar's deceased first wife, whose memory haunts him through his visions

Queen of Thaylenah, a practical ruler concerned about protecting her people from the Everstorm

Dalinar's deceased brother, the former king whose death triggered the events of the series

Renarin's spren, a corrupted truthwatcher spren with unusual properties

Bridge Four member who was injured and now serves in support roles

The ancient power representing honor and oaths, whose essence persists in storms and visions to...

Develops into a competent warrior and shows potential for leadership

Ancient inkspren bonded to Jasnah, appearing as a small figure made of flowing ink

A woman working within Urithiru's growing community

Brilliant scholar and Knight Radiant who has experienced the cognitive realm and returned with new...

Former soldier turned ardent who serves as Dalinar's spiritual advisor

Faces a crisis of faith about violence and his role as a protector

A Bridge Four member adapting to military life

Thaylen naval officer involved in rescue operations during the Everstorm

One-armed Herdazian member of Bridge Four known for his humor and loyalty

Participates in rescue missions during the Everstorm, using his Horneater heritage for unique...

Female recruit to the growing Bridge Four organization, showing promise as a warrior

Develops skill with weapons and shows tactical thinking

Participates in social and political activities within the tower

An ardent working in Urithiru

Former member of Bridge Four who has turned against his former friends

A Bridge Four member adapting to life as a soldier

Believes that preventing the return of Knights Radiant will stop another Desolation

A newer Bridge Four member learning the ropes

Alethi highprince who participates in Dalinar's coalition meetings

Queen of Alethkar and Dalinar's wife, brilliant engineer and scholar working on fabrial technology

The Unmade responsible for the Thrill that drove Dalinar's past violence and bloodlust

A sentient sword with immense destructive power, capable of consuming Investiture

Ancient cosmic entity that has been imprisoned on Braize for millennia, now breaking free

Sebarial's mistress and a practical woman who helps with coalition logistics

Younger member of Bridge Four who looks up to the veteran members

A young Bridge Four member eager to prove himself in combat

Member of Shallan's guard detail, known for his red hair

Younger son of Dalinar, a quiet and scholarly prince with an unusual spren bond

Handles correspondence and record-keeping for the coalition leadership

The former Listener who joined Bridge Four and chose to side with humans

Proves himself as a dependable soldier in various operations

A brilliant ardent scholar and engineer working on fabrials

Alethi highprince skeptical of Dalinar's visions and coalition plans

Practical Alethi highprince known for his merchant background and pragmatic approach

Worldly member of Bridge Four with knowledge of various cultures and fighting techniques

Bridge Four member who serves as one of Kaladin's most trusted subordinates

Provides moral guidance to Kaladin during his crisis of faith about violence

Learns about the lies he was told about his powers and begins to understand his true nature

Struggles with his past and his growing understanding of what it means to be a Knight Radiant

Proves invaluable in managing communications between highprinces

Reveals more about Honor's final days and the true nature of the abandoned oaths

A Bridge Four member adjusting to his new role

A military officer serving in Urithiru's command structure

Witnesses the return of the Fused and begins to understand their ancient hatred of humans

Mysterious storyteller and ancient being who appears at crucial moments with cryptic wisdom

A Bridge Four member with a practical approach to soldiering