Shows increasing intelligence and loyalty, often defying expectations.

Forms part of Aelin's new court and helps plan the kingdom's restoration.

Reunites with Aedion and begins building her court and resistance against Erawan.

Spirits of ancient rulers and heroes who offer guidance in the tomb.

Guards responsible for maintaining and distributing weapons from the palace armory.

Members of the Assassin's Guild that once trained and housed Celaena.

Manon's Second and most trusted member of the Thirteen.

Matron of the Blueblood Clan, third member of the Ironteeth alliance.

Sixth member of the Thirteen, steady and dependable.

Master masons who built and maintain the stone portions of the glass castle.

Gradually comes to terms with Aelin's true identity and joins her cause.

Healers who treat injuries and illnesses throughout Rifthold.

Guards responsible for maintaining order in Rifthold's streets and districts.

Workers at Clarisse's establishment who provide information to Aelin.

Specialists who can decode encrypted messages and secret communications.

Nobles of the Adarlanian court, many now controlled or influenced by Valg forces.

Former nobles who lost favor with the crown and now support the resistance.

Imprisoned and controlled by a Wyrdstone collar that suppresses his magic and free will.

Spies who work for multiple factions, playing different sides against each other.

Valg-possessed duke who oversees the dark experiments and military operations.

Seventh member of the Thirteen, skilled aerial combatant.

Still imprisoned in Morath, enduring terrible conditions and witnessing dark experiments.

Ancient Valg King who has possessed the King of Adarlan and plans to conquer the world.

Prisoners who escaped from royal dungeons and now work against the crown.

Lives under Lysandra's protection and care, receiving education and safety.

Eleventh member of the Thirteen, strong and dependable fighter.

Twelfth member of the Thirteen, youngest of the elite group.

Ex-soldiers who deserted or were discharged and now fight against their former commanders.

Individuals who handle the increasing number of funerals and burials in the city.

Thirteenth member of the Thirteen, completing the elite coven.

Architects who designed and know the secret passages of the glass castle.

Ruthless matron of the Blackbeak Clan, pushing Manon toward greater brutality.

Workers who dig graves and maintain cemeteries, busier than ever during dark times.

Cruel and ambitious heir to the Yellowlegs Clan, Manon's enemy.

Transformed by Valg experiments into a weapon with shadow-fire abilities.

Ninth member of the Thirteen, known for speed and agility.

Tenth member of the Thirteen, tactical and observant.

Fifth member of the Thirteen, quiet but deadly in combat.

Reveals her shape-shifting abilities and pledges her loyalty to Aelin's cause.

Begins to question the orders and brutality expected of her by her grandmother.

Various captives held in Morath for experimentation and torture.

Bronze door knocker with ancient wisdom, provides cryptic advice to those who seek the wyrdkeys.

Elderly member of the Terrasen resistance, wise and experienced.

City guard captain who becomes involved with the resistance against Erawan.

Skilled dancers who perform at royal celebrations and court events.

Workers who maintain the elaborate gardens and grounds of the glass castle.

Elite guards protecting the glass castle and royal family.

Master jewelers who craft precious items for the royal treasury and court.

Kitchen staff who prepare meals for the royal court and palace inhabitants.

Scholars who maintain the royal library and its vast collection of knowledge.

Musicians who perform for the royal court and palace functions.

Trained doctors who attend to the health of the royal family and court.

Court scribes who maintain records and handle correspondence for the crown.

Servants who work in the glass castle, many now under Valg influence.

Master tailors who create fine clothing for the royal family and court.

Heir to the Blueblood Clan, rival to Manon but with a sense of honor.

Doctors who treat the mysterious diseases spreading through parts of the city.

Writers who create and distribute anti-royal propaganda and resistance materials.

Guards who enforce quarantine zones around areas affected by mysterious diseases.

Ancient queen's spirit who continues to guide and advise Aelin in her quest.

Wealthy individuals who secretly fund resistance operations against the crown.

Families fleeing from war and Valg corruption seeking safety in Rifthold.

Young lord and member of the Terrasen resistance, initially suspicious of Aelin.

Fast runners who carry messages between resistance cells across the city.

Citizens who secretly support the resistance against the King of Adarlan.

Common citizens of Rifthold living under the King of Adarlan's rule.

Network of rebels working against the King of Adarlan from within Rifthold.

Various citizens and guards who secretly oppose the King's tyranny.

Supports Aelin's plans while maintaining his protective and strategic role.

Fast riders who carry messages between the palace and distant locations.

Individuals who maintain secret safe houses for resistance members and fugitives.

Deep cover agents embedded in various organizations for intelligence gathering.

Third in command of the Thirteen, strategic and reliable witch.

Leaders who coordinate spy networks and intelligence operations.

Workers who care for horses and maintain the palace stables.

Officials who collect taxes and fees for the royal treasury.

Priestesses serving in the temples of Rifthold's various religious orders.

People seeking sanctuary in temples from the growing violence and chaos.

People throughout Terrasen who remained loyal to the Galathynius line.

Possessed by Erawan, no longer the man he once was but a vessel for ancient evil.

Elite witch coven serving as aerial cavalry for Adarlan's forces.

Ancient magical artifacts that can open portals between worlds and grant immense power.

Eighth member of the Thirteen, fierce and loyal warrior.

Guards stationed in towers throughout the city for surveillance and defense.

Workers who dig tunnels and underground passages for various purposes.

Printers who secretly produce and distribute forbidden texts and resistance materials.

High-ranking Valg demons commanding possessed forces in Rifthold.

Palace guards possessed by Valg demons serving Erawan's will.

Nobles from various kingdoms caught up in the larger conflict.

Flying creatures bonded to the Ironteeth witches as war mounts.

Elide's treacherous uncle who betrayed his family to serve dark powers.

Fourth member of the Thirteen, aggressive and fierce in battle.

Families who lost loved ones in the King's wars and now oppose his rule.

Individuals who secretly transport weapons to resistance fighters.

Matron of the Yellowlegs Clan, rival and ally to the Blackbeaks in their service to Adarlan.

Specialists who create medicines and potions from herbs and other ingredients.

Killed by Lysandra as part of Aelin's plan for revenge and justice.

Skilled workers who create and bind books for the literate population.

Guards who protect and monitor the bridges crossing Rifthold's rivers.

Meat sellers who provide protein to the city's inhabitants.

Skilled workers who build and repair wooden structures throughout the city.

Workers who clean chimneys and flues to prevent fires in city buildings.

Bakers who provide bread and pastries to Rifthold's population.

Skilled metalworkers who create weapons, tools, and household items.

Guards stationed at the gates leading into and out of Rifthold.

Traders who sell fabrics and textiles from various regions.

Workers who load and unload ships at Rifthold's busy port.

Skilled criminals who create false documents and identification papers.

Individuals who buy and sell stolen goods in the criminal underworld.

Sellers of fresh fish from the nearby waters and rivers.

Brothel madam who exploited Lysandra and other young women.

Individuals who claim to predict the future for paying customers.

Individuals who run illegal gambling operations in hidden locations.

Artisans who create glass objects, windows, and decorative items.

Individuals who collect and sell information and secrets for profit.

Skilled artisans who craft jewelry and work with precious metals and gems.

Workers who light and maintain street lamps throughout the city.

Craftsmen who work leather into armor, clothing, and useful items.

Dangerous individuals who lend money at extremely high interest rates.

Elide's deceased mother, killed for her loyalty to Terrasen and Queen Evalin.

Business people trying to maintain commerce despite the ongoing conflicts.

Women who assist with childbirth throughout the city.

Individuals who lend money at interest to those in need of funds.

Workers who collect and dispose of human waste from city homes and buildings.

Dangerous individuals who specialize in creating and administering poisons.

Merchants and traders conducting business in Rifthold's markets and districts.

Agile individuals who traverse the city by running across rooftops.

Specialists who can open locked safes and secure containers.

Sailors who crew the many ships coming and going from Rifthold's port.

Aelin's deceased love, remembered as she processes her past and current relationships.

Workers who maintain the underground sewers and waterways of Rifthold.

Dealers in illegal goods operating in Rifthold's underground markets.

Captains of various vessels who transport people and goods between continents.

Individuals who secretly transport illegal goods in and out of Rifthold.

Merchants who deal in exotic spices and rare seasonings from distant lands.

Craftsmen who work with stone to build and maintain city infrastructure.

Orphaned children living on Rifthold's streets, often used as spies and messengers.

Musicians, dancers, and entertainers who perform in the streets for coins.

Operators of taverns and inns throughout Rifthold where information flows freely.

Professional criminals who steal from citizens and visitors to Rifthold.

Warriors who fight in underground arenas for money and entertainment.

Workers who carry and deliver fresh water to homes and businesses.

Specialized blacksmiths who forge weapons for guards, soldiers, and mercenaries.

Skilled workers who create clothing and textiles for city residents.

Merchants who import and sell wine and other alcoholic beverages.