Dalinar's elder son and accomplished duelist. Fashionable and popular among lighteyes but loyal to his father despite doubts about the visions.

Young, inexperienced spearman in Kaladin's squad. First time in real combat and terrified.

Highprince of Alethkar and brother to the late King Gavilar. Once feared as the Blackthorn, now follows the Codes and seeks unity. Experiences strange visions during highstorms.

Bridge crew overseer with one eye. Takes bribes and treats bridgemen as expendable. Seems to have his own pressures and fears.

Brilliant scholar researching ancient history with unusual intensity. Has taken Shallan as ward. Demonstrates mysterious abilities during emergency.

Bridgeman who has started to care for Bridge Four despite himself. Shows medical knowledge from his father's training. Natural leader emerging from despair.

Jasnah's new ward studying in Kharbranth. Talented artist with exceptional memory. Pursuing scholarship while harboring hidden agenda.

Increasingly self-aware windspren who acts unlike any normal spren. Can change size and appearance. Shows deep concern for Kaladin's wellbeing.

Shin man dressed in white who possesses strange powers over gravity. Bound by mysterious oaths to obey whoever holds his oathstone.