Soulcaster capable of transforming materials, particularly skilled at turning objects to smoke....

Young ardent who frequents the Palanaeum and shows interest in Shallan. Brings her jam and engages...

Jasnah's new ward studying in Kharbranth. Talented artist with exceptional memory for drawing....

Dalinar's elder son and accomplished duelist wielding the Shardblade Mayalaran. Fashionable,...

Soldier serving under Kaladin who becomes a casualty in the battle. His death weighs on Kaladin's...

Knight Radiant captain seen in Dalinar's visions leading forces against ancient enemies. Shows the...

Red spren that boil up from the ground around angry people. Appear as small pools of red light that...

Spren that appear around people feeling excited anticipation. Often seen at dueling matches and...

Ardent who works as a scribe in the Palanaeum, copying and preserving texts for future generations...

Bridgeman who becomes part of Bridge Four's transformed culture under Kaladin. Shows growth from...

Officer responsible for supplies and logistics in the Alethi army. Manages the flow of equipment,...

Ardent scholar at the Palanaeum who assists with research and maintaining the vast collection of...

Ardent scholar who studies the stars and celestial movements. Part of the scientific tradition in...

Large, crab-like hunting creatures used by the Alethi nobility for sport and companionship. Have...

Ancient Knight Radiant seen in Dalinar's visions from the past. Represents the honor and power of...

Shallan's brother who has disturbing habits of torturing small creatures. Shows signs of the...

Soldier in Kaladin's original squad who fights alongside him in the battle. Represents the common...

Bridgeman who dies in one of the early bridge runs under Kaladin's leadership. His death affects...

Slave trader who transports Kaladin to the Shattered Plains. Represents the brutal business of...

Leader of Bridge Eight crew who resents Bridge Four's improved treatment under Kaladin. Represents...

Members of Bridge Fifteen crew who suffer under the deadly bridge runs. Show the widespread nature...

Bridgemen serving in Bridge Nineteen who endure the same deadly conditions as other bridge crews at...

Leader of Bridge Seventeen who struggles with the high mortality rate of his crew. Shows some...

Leader of Bridge Twelve who views Bridge Four's improvements with suspicion and envy. Represents...

Captain of the ship that transports Shallan to Kharbranth. Experienced sailor who knows the waters...

Young, inexperienced spearman in Kaladin's squad facing his first real battle. Terrified but trying...

Massive crustacean-like creatures that live in the chasms of the Shattered Plains. Hunted for their...

Large, slow-moving crustacean creatures used as beasts of burden. Have thick shells and are...

Typical windspren that appear around moving air and breezes. Unlike Syl, they show normal spren...

Spren that appear around people engaged in deep concentration and focused thought. Common in...

Spren that manifest around people displaying confidence and self-assurance. Common around...

Soldier in Kaladin's squad who fights in the battle against Parshendi forces. Shows the bonds...

Officer in Dalinar's army who serves as a liaison and messenger. Represents the professional...

Spren attracted to acts of creation and artistry. Appear around Shallan when she draws, manifesting...

Simple-minded bridgeman who doesn't speak much but follows orders faithfully. Shows hidden depths...

Soldier in Sadeas's army who oversees some of the bridge crews. Shows the military hierarchy that...

Highprince of Alethkar and brother to the late King Gavilar. Once feared as the Blackthorn for his...

Experienced sergeant in Kaladin's unit who serves as a mentor figure. Practical soldier who tries...

Relative of the Davar family who could potentially claim their estate if Lin Davar defaults on his...

Dark spren that appear around death and dying. Manifest as black, smoky figures that hover near...

Spren that appear around feelings of revulsion and disgust. Manifest as green, writhing forms that...

Bridgeman from Sebarial's warcamp who transferred to Bridge Four. Quiet but reliable member of the...

Young bridgeman in Bridge Four who dies during one of the early plateau runs. His death affects the...

King of Alethkar and son of the late Gavilar. Young, insecure ruler who feels inadequate compared...

Captain of King Elhokar's personal guard who takes the king's security very seriously. Concerned...

Young lighteyes who participates in dueling and social events. Represents the younger generation of...

Young bridgeman who looks up to Kaladin as a leader and protector. Shows enthusiasm for Bridge...

Spren that appear around people who are extremely tired or drained. Common among the bridge crews...

Purple spren that manifest around people experiencing fear. Appear as writhing shadows or dark...

Scout and spy who works for various Alethi highprinces. Worldly and experienced, he provides...

Fire-based spren that appear around flames and heat. More common and visible than other types of...

Another guard in the slave caravan who helps maintain control over the human cargo being...

Bridgeman in Bridge Four who survives the early plateau runs and becomes part of Kaladin's trusted...

Visionary king who united Alethkar and had knowledge of the coming Desolation. In Dalinar's...

Bridge crew overseer with one eye, missing the other to a Parshendi arrow. Takes bribes and treats...

Golden spren that appear around moments of triumph and achievement. Often seen during dueling...

Supervising officer in charge of the bridge crews at Sadeas's warcamp. Harsh disciplinarian who...

Officer in Dalinar's army who serves in various military capacities. Shows the professional...

Shallan's eldest brother who left home to seek his fortune. The family hopes he will return with...

Former nurse who cared for Helaran when he was young. Part of the Davar household staff from better...

Alethi highprince who participates in the plateau runs and war against the Parshendi. Generally...

Alethi highprince involved in the war on the Shattered Plains. Participates in the plateau runs and...

One of the ten Alethi highprinces, known for his focus on commerce and profit over military glory....

Ardent who specializes in historical research and the preservation of past events. Helps maintain...

Bridgeman who becomes injured in a bridge run, losing the use of his legs. Despite his disability,...

The King's Wit, a mysterious figure with the official role of insulting the king and nobles....

The Almighty who appears in Dalinar's visions, revealing truths about the Knights Radiant and the...

Spren that appear around people who are very hungry or starving. Common among slaves and poor...

Inkspren bonded to Jasnah Kholin, appearing as moving ink in her drawings and writings. Enables her...

Young lighteyes duelist who competes in the dueling yards. Friend and rival to Adolin in the...

Bridgeman who becomes part of Bridge Four's inner circle. Shows reliability in combat and loyalty...

Member of Kaladin's military squad who participates in the battle. Another soldier Kaladin feels...

Golden spren that appear around genuine happiness and joy. Float upward like glowing motes when...

Shallan's brother who has developed gambling problems as an escape from their family's...

Bridgeman who has started to care for Bridge Four despite himself. Shows medical knowledge and...

Lighteyes woman who participates in warcamp society. Part of the social structure and political...

Head ardent at the Palanaeum in Kharbranth who oversees the great library's operations. Scholarly...

Guards who patrol Kharbranth and maintain order in the city. Part of the peaceful military force in...

Keeper of an inn where scholars and visitors stay while in Kharbranth. Provides accommodation for...

Trader who conducts business in Kharbranth's markets. Represents the commercial activity that...

Official who oversees ships arriving at Kharbranth harbor. Shows the bureaucratic structure of the...

Soldier in the Alethi army who participates in plateau runs. Represents the common soldiers...

Bridgeman who becomes one of Bridge Four's steady members. Reliable and courageous, develops strong...

Assistant to Hashal in overseeing the bridge crews. Shows particular cruelty toward the bridgemen...

Bridgeman who joins Kaladin's inner circle in Bridge Four. Shows courage in battle and loyalty to...

Shallan's father, a minor lighteyes from rural Jah Keved who has fallen into debt and desperation....

Spren that appear around logical thinking and reasoning. Often manifest in scholarly debates and...

Slave on the same transport as Kaladin heading to the Shattered Plains. Shows the variety of people...

One-armed Herdazian bridgeman with an irrepressible spirit and constant jokes. Always refers to...

Lighteyes man who competes in dueling and participates in warcamp politics. Shows the competitive...

Spren that appear around moments of good fortune and luck. Often seen during gambling and games of...

Bridge Four member who embraces the crew's transformation under Kaladin's guidance. Shows courage...

Bridgeman in Bridge Four who earned his nickname for his ability to remember and navigate terrain....

Soldier in Dalinar's forces who participates in plateau runs. Shows the rank-and-file perspective...

Ardent who specializes in mathematical studies and calculations. Shows the breadth of scholarly...

Brightlord and general commanding Kaladin's military unit. Appears to be an honorable leader...

Ardents who serve the military by providing religious services and maintaining morale among the...

Tall, strong bridgeman with a grudge against lighteyes. Skilled fighter who becomes one of...

Bridgeman in Bridge Four who shows steady improvement under Kaladin's training. Develops strong...

Spren that appear around music and song. Dance and move in rhythm with melodies and harmonies.

Member of Kaladin's original military squad who dies in the battle, showing the cost of war and...

Bridgeman who becomes part of Kaladin's inner circle in Bridge Four. Shows courage and growing...

Bridge Four member who adapts well to Kaladin's leadership style. Shows courage in battle and...

Queen mother of Alethkar and widow of King Gavilar. Brilliant engineer and artifabrian fascinated...

Ancient king and author of The Way of Kings seen in Dalinar's visions. Wrote about leadership,...

Horneater with family in the Peaks. Reveals he comes from a family of alchemists and has some...

Orange spren that appear around people experiencing physical or emotional pain. Look like small...

Scholar who assists in the great library of Kharbranth, helping researchers access the vast...

Strange pattern that appears in Shallan's drawings and peripheral vision. Seems to move and change...

Bridge Four member who adapts to Kaladin's leadership and the crew's evolving purpose. Shows...

Bridgeman who initially doubts Kaladin but becomes a loyal member of Bridge Four. Shows growth from...

Officer in the Alethi military who serves under one of the highprince armies. Shows the military...

Ardent scholar who studies philosophy and engages in theological debates. Represents the...

Spren that appear around falling rain and wet weather. Manifest as tiny blue lights that dance in...

Dalinar's younger son, scholarly and weak of body due to blood weakness (epilepsy). Intelligent but...

Bridgeman in Bridge Four who benefits from Kaladin's medical knowledge and leadership. Shows...

Spren that appear around decay and disease. Often seen as small, flying insects that swarm around...

Servant in the Davar household who serves the family loyally despite their declining fortunes....

Spren that appear around people experiencing shame or guilt. Manifest as falling white specks, like...

Parshman servant assigned to help Bridge Four with menial tasks. Seemingly docile like all...

Quiet, thoughtful Azish bridgeman with an education. Former student of Hoid the Worldsinger,...

Young bridgeman who initially resents Kaladin's leadership but comes to respect him. Becomes one of...

Spren that appear around people who are very tired or falling asleep. Look like small, moving...

Spren associated with storms and weather. Appear during highstorms and around stormy weather,...

Increasingly self-aware windspren who remembers things other spren forget. Shows deep concern for...

Shin man dressed in white who possesses Surgebinding powers over Adhesion and Gravitation. Bound by...

Guard working for the slave traders who helps transport slaves to the warcamps. Shows the...

Grizzled former soldier and the oldest member of Bridge Four. Shows military experience and becomes...

Veteran officer in Dalinar's army, experienced in both traditional warfare and plateau runs. Shows...

Massive spren of storms who appears in Dalinar's visions. Ancient and powerful entity connected to...

Spren that appear around scholarly work and intense study. Often seen in libraries and places of...

Powerful Highprince and former close friend of Dalinar and Gavilar. Ruthless pragmatist who...

Thaylen slaver who owns Kaladin and other slaves being transported to the Shattered Plains. Shows...

Ancient spren seen in Dalinar's visions of the past, including windspren, flamespren, and others...

Scholar who researches the Voidbringers and ancient threats. Works alongside Jasnah to understand...

Parshman slaves who perform labor throughout the warcamps. Considered docile and unintelligent,...

Large predatory creature with white spines along its back. Dangerous beast that lives on the...

One of Shallan's younger brothers, scholarly like her but worn down by their family's troubles and...

Bridgeman in Bridge Four who dies during a plateau run. Another casualty that reinforces the deadly...

Sailor aboard the ship that brings Shallan to Kharbranth. Friendly and helpful, he provides...

Soldier serving in Dalinar's forces who shows loyalty to the Kholin military tradition and...