Tests potential Skybreakers to ensure they understand justice according to his interpretation

Faces final tests to determine his fitness as a Skybreaker, proving his understanding of justice

Faces a personal crisis that forces him to examine his beliefs and define his own path

Dalinar's former friend who betrayed Kaladin and has been corrupted by an Unmade

A young soldier from Dalinar's flashback memories

Creates supernatural influence over the city's population

Struggles to maintain authority as the city falls to supernatural influence

Reveals herself to be a skilled warrior from another world with Awakener abilities

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

An honorspren working alongside other spren in Shadesmar

A brightness serving in various administrative capacities at Urithiru

Faces difficult choices as the city's situation deteriorates

Captain of a ship traveling through Shadesmar

The Shard of Adonalsium representing growth and change, working subtly against Odium

Shows unexpected intelligence and tactical awareness during missions

Confronts the truth about his wife's death and his role in the tragedy that shaped his guilt

A scribe working in the administrative offices

A Cryptic spren encountered in Shadesmar

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

Reveals that he has been seeing cryptic patterns and may be bonding with a spren

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

A Bridge Four member learning military discipline

Her death is revealed to be the result of Dalinar's actions while under the influence of the Thrill

Joins Dalinar's coalition despite reservations, recognizing the threat to her kingdom

Shown to have been involved in the circumstances that led to Evi's death

Former bridge sergeant who now serves in Shallan's retinue

The corruption allows unique but unreliable glimpses of possible futures

A mysterious highmarshal leading Kholinar's wall guard with unusual abilities

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

Shows Dalinar the truth about the Recreance and the abandonment of oaths by the Knights Radiant

Develops into a competent warrior and shows potential for leadership

Young woman who becomes involved in Shallan's intelligence work

Helps Jasnah navigate the complexities of Shadesmar and Elsecaller transportation

A woman working within Urithiru's growing community

Provides crucial knowledge about the nature of spren and the Cognitive Realm

Appears in Dalinar's visions as Honor shows the consequences of broken oaths

Struggles with Dalinar's claims about visions and direct communication with divine forces

Confronts his personal limitations and fears to access his full potential as a Knight Radiant

Another squire in Kaladin's group sent to Kholinar

Struggles with nascent windrunner powers in the chaotic city

Shows courage in the face of supernatural threats in the city

A Bridge Four member adapting to military life

Shows increasing fanaticism and supernatural influence

Thaylen naval officer involved in rescue operations during the Everstorm

Becomes a full Knight Radiant Windrunner, regaining the use of his arm through his abilities

Joins the infiltration of Kholinar, providing crucial support with his skills and heritage

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

Shows concerning attitudes about destruction and the use of her dangerous powers

A soldier participating in the dangerous mission to Kholinar

Develops skill with weapons and shows tactical thinking

Participates in social and political activities within the tower

Shows unexpected signs of awareness and response to Adolin

An ardent working in Urithiru

Works with Voidbringer forces, having completely abandoned his former loyalties

An Unmade associated with death and prophecy, causing Death Rattles

Reveals more about the Ghostbloods' true purposes and cosmere connections

A Bridge Four member adapting to life as a soldier

A newer Bridge Four member learning the ropes

Alethi highprince who participates in Dalinar's coalition meetings

Provides crucial support to Dalinar during his most difficult memories and visions

Revealed as the source of the bloodlust that led to Dalinar's worst actions, including his wife's...

Provides Szeth with overwhelming destructive power while maintaining its own agenda

A reliable member of Azure's guard unit

An honorspren serving as a captain in Shadesmar

Seeks to escape his prison by destroying the resistance and claiming victory on Roshar

His execution serves as a warning and symbol of the cult's power

A sergeant maintaining discipline among the palace guards

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

Aids Shallan in confronting the truth about her past and integrating her fractured identity

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

Shows courage in difficult situations and grows in confidence

Must be integrated to create a whole person rather than competing fragments

Ancient power that feeds on fear and creates nightmarish manifestations to torment victims

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

Works to understand his unique abilities while supporting the coalition effort

Handles correspondence and record-keeping for the coalition leadership

Struggles with his position between two peoples, serving humans while his kin become enemies

Proves himself as a dependable soldier in various operations

Makes breakthrough discoveries in fabrial technology

Alethi highprince skeptical of Dalinar's visions and coalition plans

Practical Alethi highprince known for his merchant background and pragmatic approach

Confronts the truth about her past and must integrate her different selves or risk losing herself...

Uses his wide knowledge to help train and organize the growing Bridge Four

Shows signs of developing independent will and questioning her role in Odium's plans

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

A small spren encountered during Shadesmar travels

One of the guards manning Kholinar's walls

Helps Kaladin overcome his limitations and access his full potential as a Knight Radiant

A woman from Dalinar's past whose memory haunts him

Son of the elder Tanalan, seeking revenge against Dalinar

Begins to manifest Knight Radiant abilities, becoming a Windrunner like Kaladin

Witnesses Dalinar's brutal tactics during the Rift campaign

Proves invaluable in managing communications between highprinces

One of the ancient Fused, a powerful warrior with millennia of combat experience

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 member of the Kholinar expedition team

A soldier from Dalinar's past campaigns

Former deserter who now serves under Shallan's command

Proves loyal and competent in defending the palace

Shows competence in logistics and troop coordination

Struggles to maintain order as the city falls into chaos

Must be integrated with Shallan's other aspects to prevent mental fracture

Witnesses atrocities committed by the Fused and struggles with her complicity in their actions

Provides guidance and perspective during the darkest moments of the conflict

Shows competence in logistics and supply management