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.

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

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

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

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.