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...

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

Royal historian who maintains the kingdom's records.

Reveals the extent of her involvement with dark magic and her transformation into something more...

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

Provides crucial information about Celaena's true heritage and the history of the royal bloodlines....

Reveals deeper knowledge of the old kingdom and the magical bloodlines that were destroyed. A...

Her rebel network faces increasing scrutiny and danger. The threat to her life becomes more...

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

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

Scholar specializing in ancient languages at the royal library.

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

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

Chamber maid who tends to Celaena's rooms.

Eyllwe ambassador trying to negotiate with Adarlan.

An ancient spirit voice that speaks to Celaena in the tombs, providing cryptic guidance about her...

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

His true nature and the extent of his manipulation become clearer. A master of playing all sides...

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

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

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.

Guardian of the temple's sacred texts.

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...

Smuggler captain who runs goods past the blockades.

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...

Shows knowledge of court gossip and city politics. Her establishment serves as an information hub.

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

Shows particular interest in military matters and the suppression of rebel activities.

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.

Duke from Fenharrow negotiating trade agreements.

His true nature and the extent of his involvement in the King's atrocities become clearer. A master...

Runs a bookshop where Celaena finds ancient texts.

Squire training under the castle guard.

The ancient queen who appears to Celaena in visions. Provides guidance about her destiny and the...

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

Stonemason who repairs castle walls and passages.

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.

Ancient King of Adarlan and Elena's husband. Connected to the original conflicts with dark magic...

Fish seller at the docks market.

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

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.

High Priestess of the Great Temple mentioned in religious discussions.

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.

Master carpenter who maintains the castle's woodwork.

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

His true plans and the extent of his cruelty become clearer. The puppet master behind much of the...

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.

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.

Visiting lord from Melisande attending court.

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

Shows particular interest in trade and economic matters affecting the kingdom.

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

Wealthy merchant lord who trades with Melisande.

Singer who performs at court events.

Reveals more about her past with Celaena and their childhood rivalry. Shows signs of having her own...

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

Rebel contact in the city's eastern district.

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...

Becomes increasingly involved in implementing harsh policies against suspected rebels and magic...

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

Stable groom who cares for the horses.

Continues to serve faithfully despite the increasing danger and political turmoil in the castle.

Court jester who performs at royal gatherings.

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

His magic is becoming harder to hide. Realizes the true extent of his father's war against magic...

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

Assassin specializing in blade work.

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

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

His loyalty to Chaol puts him in a difficult position as the Captain faces impossible choices.

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

His presence becomes more significant as political tensions rise. May be more involved in court...

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...

Information broker who sells secrets to rebels.

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...

Guard sergeant who discovers Nehemia's body.

A dark creature lurking in the castle's depths, connected to the ancient evil stirring beneath the...

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.

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...

A torturer employed by the crown to extract information from prisoners and enemies of the state.

Young page who runs messages in the castle.

Wine merchant who supplies the royal cellars.

Shows loyalty to the memory of Sam and complicated feelings about Celaena's current situation.

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

Baker in the lower city who Celaena buys pastries from.

A terrifying creature encountered in the castle's secret passages. Appears to be some kind of...