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

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

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

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

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

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

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