His true loyalties become questionable as events unfold. May not be the ally he claims to be.

An assassin in Arobynn's guild, skilled in stealth and elimination. Loyal to the guild's hierarchy.

Growing increasingly desperate as the web of deception tightens around her. Her magical abilities...

Struggling with conflicting loyalties as the political situation becomes more dangerous. Realizes...

Singer who performs at court events.

Shows genuine care for Celaena's wellbeing and becomes increasingly concerned about her dangerous...

Court jester who performs at royal gatherings.

A priest in Rifthold who conducts religious services and provides spiritual guidance to the...

Struggling to control his magic while navigating court politics. Becomes increasingly aware of the...

A female rebel fighter who participates in underground resistance activities against the crown.

A ship captain who operates from Rifthold's harbor, transporting goods and passengers across the...

A young stable boy who helps care for the horses and maintains the stables under Hoke's supervision.

Chamber maid who tends to Celaena's rooms.

Eyllwe ambassador trying to negotiate with Adarlan.

Continues to manipulate events from the shadows. His relationship with Celaena is complex, mixing...

Another member of Arobynn's assassin guild, specializing in reconnaissance and information...

An old beggar in Rifthold who observes the city's activities and sometimes provides information.

Young scullery maid in the castle kitchens.

The castle blacksmith responsible for creating and maintaining weapons, tools, and metalwork for...

One of the castle's messenger ravens.

Continues to provide training and weapon maintenance, increasingly aware of the growing tensions in...

Captain of the castle's night watch.

The captain responsible for the city watch in Rifthold, maintaining order and security in the...

Chaol's father and a lord in his own right. Mentioned in connection with family expectations and...

Footman who serves at royal dinners.

A sergeant in the Rifthold city watch, responsible for leading patrols and maintaining law and...

The madam of a high-end brothel in Rifthold. Provides services to nobility and has connections...

Member of the King's council who advocates for harsher measures against rebels.

A member of the King's council, involved in policy decisions and court politics. Appears to support...

Another courtesan in Clarisse's employ, known for her discretion and ability to extract secrets...

A courtesan working at Clarisse's establishment, serving wealthy clients and gathering information.

A worker at the Rifthold docks who handles cargo and has knowledge of ship movements and trade.

Reveals more of his cunning and ruthless nature. Particularly involved in suppressing magical...

Squire training under the castle guard.

An entertainer who performs at court and in the city, singing and dancing for various audiences.

A member of the Eyllwe delegation, serving Princess Nehemia during her captivity in the glass...

A guard from Eyllwe assigned to protect Princess Nehemia during her stay in Adarlan.

Fish seller at the docks market.

A loyal guard in the royal guard, noted for his dedication to duty and protocol.

One of the castle guards under Chaol's command. Reliable and observant of castle activities.

A guard responsible for various security duties around the castle. Known for his attention to...

A member of the royal guard known for his fighting skills and loyalty to his captain.

Young guard who patrols the royal wing.

Merchant from the southern continent who trades exotic spices.

The head cook of the castle kitchens, responsible for preparing meals for the royal household and...

An assistant to the castle healer, helping with medical treatments and maintaining supplies.

Cheese seller at the market.

An herbalist in Rifthold who prepares medicinal herbs and remedies for various ailments.

A court historian responsible for maintaining records of the kingdom's history and significant...

Notorious assassin from the Guild mentioned in conversations about dangerous killers.

A royal judge who presides over important legal cases and criminal proceedings.

Reveals more of his ruthless nature and his systematic destruction of magical bloodlines. Shows...

A kitchen maid who works under the head cook, helping prepare meals and maintain the kitchens.

A court lady known for her involvement in social circles and gossip networks within the castle.

Court lady who gossips about Celaena's relationship with the prince and captain.

Shows signs of being involved in darker court activities and possibly connected to magical...

The castle librarian, keeper of books and historical records. Has access to ancient texts and...

Becomes increasingly important as violence escalates, treating wounds and keeping secrets about...

Young girl who sells flowers near the castle gates.

A minor lord at court who participates in political discussions and social events.

Noble at court who attends council meetings. Supports the King's policies.

A noble lord at court, involved in various political machinations and social events.

Lady Kaltain's husband, a minor lord at court who participates in various political activities.

Wealthy merchant lord who trades with Melisande.

A beautiful courtesan in Rifthold, connected to Arobynn's network. Has a complicated relationship...

A city magistrate who handles legal matters and disputes within Rifthold's jurisdiction.

Head laundress who manages the castle's washing.

Royal jeweler who crafts pieces for the court.

A merchant in Rifthold who trades in various goods and has connections throughout the city.

A royal messenger responsible for carrying messages between the castle and various locations...

A government minister responsible for various administrative functions in the kingdom.

An elderly man working with the rebel movement. Has connections to the old noble families and...

A court musician who performs at royal functions and social gatherings in the castle.

Stable groom who cares for the horses.

Growing increasingly desperate in her rebel activities, putting herself at greater risk. Her secret...

A guard at Rifthold's prison facilities, responsible for watching prisoners and maintaining...

The warden of Rifthold's main prison, overseeing the facility and its guards.

Assassin specializing in blade work.

A rebel contact who works with Nehemia's network, helping coordinate resistance activities against...

Increasingly worried about Nehemia's dangerous rebel activities and the growing threat to her...

Continues to serve faithfully, becoming increasingly concerned about the political tensions and...

Fence who deals in stolen goods in the thieves' quarter.

Shows particular interest in Dorian's activities and seems to be observing him closely. His true...

A sailor who works on ships in Rifthold's harbor and has knowledge of maritime activities.

Celaena's former lover and fellow assassin, murdered by Arobynn's enemies. His death still haunts...

A scholar who studies ancient texts and history, sometimes consulted for historical knowledge.

Nehemia's personal scribe who handles her correspondence.

A court scribe responsible for recording official documents and maintaining records of court...

The castle seamstress responsible for making and maintaining clothing for the royal household and...

Guard sergeant who discovers Nehemia's body.

An unnamed contact within various spy networks operating in Rifthold, providing information to...

The master of the castle stables, responsible for the care of horses and training of stable hands.

A street child in Rifthold who sometimes receives help from Celaena and knows the city's hidden...

The keeper of a tavern in Rifthold frequented by various characters for information and meetings.

Female assassin known for poisoning victims.

The kingdom's official executioner, responsible for carrying out death sentences ordered by the...

Young page who runs messages in the castle.

Wine merchant who supplies the royal cellars.

One of Arobynn's assassins, mentioned as having been Sam's friend. Works within the guild structure.

Castle cat that frequents the kitchens and Celaena's rooms.

Baker in the lower city who Celaena buys pastries from.