Alethi highprince who eventually joins Dalinar's coalition

A brightness serving in various administrative capacities at Urithiru

Attempts to unite the highprinces against the coming Everstorm, facing political resistance and...

A member of House Aladar present at Urithiru

Alethi highprince who participates in Dalinar's coalition meetings

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

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

A competent scribe working in Urithiru's administrative offices

Alethi highprince skeptical of Dalinar's visions and coalition plans

Practical Alethi highprince known for his merchant background and pragmatic approach

Dalinar's ward and trusted scribe, handling sensitive correspondence

Ancient and powerful spren of storms, bonded to Dalinar and source of his visions

Son of Dalinar, courting Shallan while struggling to understand his father's visions

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

Member of Bridge Four known for his reliability and steady demeanor

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

Venli's deceased sister, a former Listener who was transformed and died in the previous conflict

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

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

Former bridge sergeant who now serves in Shallan's retinue

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

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

A dependable Bridge Four member learning to use a spear

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

Former bridgeman turned Knight Radiant, training new members of Bridge Four

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

Horneater cook and warrior of Bridge Four, skilled in both cooking and combat

Herald of Justice leading the Skybreaker order, training Szeth in their interpretation of law

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

A cryptic spren bonded to Shallan, manifesting as complex geometric patterns

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

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

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

A Bridge Four member known for his steady reliability

A Knight Radiant exploring her abilities with Pattern while investigating the mysterious Ghostbloods

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

An honorspren bonded to Kaladin, appearing as a small glowing figure with changing forms

Former Truthless assassin now training with the sentient sword Nightblood under Herald Nale's...

Veteran soldier and member of Bridge Four with a troubled past involving the Knights Radiant

Former deserter who now serves under Shallan's command

A Listener who has undergone transformation due to the Everstorm, grappling with guilt over her...