In This Chapter

Gaz

Bridge Sergeant

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

Relationships:

Supervises - Kaladin
First seen: Chapter 3

Jasnah Kholin

Scholar & Princess

Renowned scholar and daughter of the late King Gavilar. Known for her intelligence, atheism, and exacting standards. Researching in Kharbranth.

Relationships:

Daughter Of (deceased) - Gavilar
Niece Of - Dalinar
Potential Patron Of - Shallan
First seen: Chapter 3

Kaladin

Also known as: Kal, Stormblessed

Bridgeman (Bridge Four)

A former soldier now enslaved as a bridgeman. Bears shash brand on forehead marking him as dangerous. Struggles with depression and loss.

Relationships:

Failed To Protect - Cenn
Supervised By - Gaz
First seen: Chapter 1Updated: Chapter 3

Shallan Davar

Prospective Ward

Young lighteyed woman from rural Jah Keved, traveling to become ward of scholar Jasnah Kholin. Artistic and witty but hides dark secrets.

First seen: Chapter 3

Previously Seen

Cenn

Spearman

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

Relationships:

Protected By - Kaladin
First seen: Chapter 1

Sylphrena

Also known as: Syl

Windspren

An unusual windspren that follows Kaladin. More aware and coherent than typical spren, speaking and showing curiosity about humans.

Relationships:

Follows - Kaladin
First seen: Chapter 2

Szeth-son-son-Vallano

Also known as: Assassin in White

Truthless of Shinovar

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

Relationships:

Assassinated - Gavilar
First seen: Chapter 1