The castle baker who provides fresh bread and pastries.

The castle brewer responsible for ale and wine production.

Captain of the Royal Guard, twenty-two years old, known for his unwavering loyalty and stern...

One of the senior guard captains who helps escort Celaena from Endovier and assists with...

Takes on the identity of Lillian Gordaina, a jewel thief from Bellhaven, to disguise her true...

Head cook's assistant responsible for preparing daily meals.

Assistant groundskeeper who maintains the flower gardens.

A loyal guard assigned to patrol the castle grounds.

A guard who helps with prisoner transport and security.

A guard responsible for night watch duties.

Head of the castle kitchens, responsible for feeding everyone from the royal family to the servants.

The castle's head of maintenance, responsible for keeping all buildings and structures in proper...

Captain of Princess Nehemia's personal guard from Eyllwe, fiercely loyal to his princess.

Second-in-command of Princess Nehemia's guards, equally devoted to protecting their princess.

A skilled thief from Perranth competing for the position of King's Champion. Quick-witted and...

Celaena's assigned servant, a kind middle-aged woman who helps her adapt to life in the castle.

Crown Prince of Adarlan, known for his charm, intelligence, and love of books. Sponsors Celaena for...

Eighteen-year-old Princess of Eyllwe, held as a political hostage in the glass castle. Proud,...

One of the castle guards assigned to help watch over Celaena during her time at the palace.

Master of the royal wine cellars and vintage collections.

A minor competitor eliminated in the first round.

Assistant to Master Cornelius in managing royal finances.

A career soldier competing for the Champion position, known for his steady reliability.

A competitor eliminated for cheating.

The castle's Weapons Master, responsible for training all the competition candidates in combat...

A massive soldier competing to become Champion. Known for his brutal strength and intimidating...

A guard captain responsible for internal castle security and protecting royal family members.

One of the guard captains responsible for castle perimeter security and external threats.

The primary healer for the castle, responsible for treating injuries from the competition and court...

Responsible for creating and maintaining clothing for all castle residents, from servants to...

The castle chandler who makes and maintains all candles.

The castle cobbler who repairs and makes shoes.

A royal courier who delivers messages throughout the kingdom.

A competitor who withdrew due to injury.

A competitor with potential who was eliminated mid-competition.

The King's closest advisor and most trusted general. Cold, calculating, and completely loyal to the...

A mercenary competitor known for his cruel fighting style.

A soldier competitor with steady performance but limited skill.

A weak competitor eliminated immediately.

A criminal competitor eliminated early for his reckless behavior.

A skilled assassin competitor who poses a real threat to Celaena.

A cold and skilled assassin competing to become the King's Champion. Known for his emotionless...

A guard responsible for protecting the royal wing.

A guard assigned to monitor the competition training areas.

A reliable guard known for his archery skills.

A guard responsible for maintaining watch schedules.

A guard who manages the castle gates and entries.

A minor competitor eliminated in the early rounds.

The royal herald who makes official announcements.

A large, intimidating competitor known for his brute strength but lacking in finesse.

A brute force competitor lacking in strategy.

A competitor with good instincts but insufficient training.

A former guard turned competitor seeking advancement.

Ruthless ruler of Adarlan, known for his conquest of neighboring kingdoms and brutal suppression of...

A competitor quickly eliminated for incompetence.

A strong competitor who makes it to the later rounds.

A castle maid who cleans the royal quarters.

A maid responsible for laundry and clothing care.

A young maid who assists with serving meals.

Assistant to the Weapons Master, responsible for weapon inventory.

The castle's head treasurer, responsible for managing all financial matters and royal expenditures.

The castle's master of ceremonies, responsible for organizing court events and maintaining proper...

The castle's master blacksmith, responsible for maintaining and creating weapons for the...

The keeper of all castle keys and locks.

A competitor in the King's Champion competition, known for his quick reflexes and street fighting...

A minor competitor in the King's Champion competition, known more for his enthusiasm than skill.

A young page who runs messages between castle staff.

A competitor with some skill but lacking the exceptional qualities needed for championship.

An assistant to the castle healer, specializing in herbal remedies.

A soldier competitor with formal military training, hoping to use his discipline to win the...

The royal scribe who documents all official proceedings.

Assistant to the castle seamstress, specializes in mending.

A training sergeant who assists Brullo in weapons training and combat instruction for competitors.

A reliable guard sergeant who helps maintain discipline and order among the castle guards.

A general servant who runs errands throughout the castle.

A servant responsible for maintaining the castle's cleanliness.

A knight responsible for training competitors in mounted combat.

A knight responsible for maintaining order and discipline during training sessions.

A knight who serves as competition referee and rule enforcer.

A knight specializing in archery training and marksmanship.

A knight who teaches tactical thinking and battlefield strategy.

A knight assigned to help judge the competition events and ensure fair play among competitors.

A knight responsible for equipment maintenance and safety.

A knight who specializes in combat medicine and battlefield healing.

A knight who serves as backup trainer for competitors when primary instructors are unavailable.

A knight assigned to help oversee the competition and maintain order among the competitors.

Brullo's assistant and second-in-command for weapons training, helps oversee the competitors'...

A criminal competitor with a violent background and unpredictable behavior.

A soldier competing for the Champion position, known for his military discipline and tactical...

Castle washwoman who cleans linens and clothing.

A competitor with an arrogant attitude and overconfidence in his abilities.