Illianer ship captain and trader. Commands the river vessel Spray.

Learns to enter Tel'aran'rhiod (the World of Dreams) using ter'angreal given by Verin.

Shows talent for making ter'angreal. Her royal upbringing helps in dealing with nobles.

Former Warder who became a wolfbrother. Lives in the wild and speaks with wolves.

Crewman on Domon's ship. Untrustworthy and prone to causing trouble.

Inquisitor of the Hand of the Light. Secret Darkfriend commanding Whitecloaks.

Continues as Moiraine's Warder, tracking Rand. His feelings for Nynaeve create internal conflict.

Traveling with Mat and Perrin, documenting their adventures. His Ogier nature makes him valuable.

The Black Wind that guards the Ways. Fallenly, soul-consuming entity.

Given ancient memories by the twisted doorway ter'angreal. Gains battle knowledge of legendary...

Spear received from the twisted doorway ter'angreal. Has ancient inscriptions.

Follows Rand's trail with Lan, trying to guide his development as the chosen one from a distance.

Uses need in Tel'aran'rhiod to track the Black Ajah sisters who fled the Tower.

Former peddler corrupted by Shadar Logoth and the Shadow. Hunting Rand with twisted purpose.

Meets Faile Bashere, daughter of a Saldaean lord. Their relationship is tempestuous from the start.

Blacksmith's hammer wielded by Perrin as both tool and weapon. Symbol of his craft.

Another Gray Man assassin hunting the group. Confronted by Lan.

Massive fortress in Tear, said to be impregnable. Contains Callandor in its Heart.

Traveling with Mat and Perrin. His skills as a gleeman hide his past as a court bard and spy.

Crewman aboard Domon's vessel. Experienced river sailor from Illian.

Reveals her real name is Zarine, but prefers to be called Faile. Strong-willed and determined.

Brown Ajah sister, twin to Vandene. Ancient scholar with vast knowledge.

Ancient enemy, creator of Trollocs and other Shadowspawn. Destroyed at the Eye.

Green Ajah sister hunting the Black Ajah. Passionate and emotional for an Aes Sedai.

Blue Ajah sister in the White Tower. Part of the inner circle aware of the Black Ajah threat.

Young Tuatha'an, grandson of Raen and Ila. Questioning the Way of the Leaf.

Former Green Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Part of the thirteen who fled.

Ancient enemy, master of spies and information. Destroyed at the Eye.

Cairhienin lord, cousin to Moiraine. Involved in political schemes and possibly Darkfriend.

Innkeeper of The Queen's Blessing in Caemlyn. Fat, jovial man who helps travelers.

Green Ajah sister on the hunt for Black Ajah. Experienced warrior sister.

Wolf encountered in the wolf dream. Part of the spiritual pack.

Former Yellow Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Fled the Tower with Liandrin.

Another gambler frequently beaten by Mat's supernatural luck at dice.

Innkeeper serving the Shadow, tries to trap the group. Typical of hidden Darkfriends.

Traveling merchant secretly serving the Shadow. Reports on group's movements.

Cairhienin lord, more trustworthy than most. Serves House Damodred interests.

Red Ajah sister with the Foretelling. Ambitious and believes she knows best for the Tower.

Former Brown Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Scholarly but corrupt.

Former White Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Fled the Tower.

Accepted in the White Tower. Ambitious and somewhat arrogant toward novices.

Red Ajah sister, highest among the Red in the Tower. Stern and uncompromising.

Lord Captain Commander of the Queen's Guards. Veteran soldier and tactician.

Soul-less assassin of the Shadow. Nearly invisible to human perception.

Wolf spirit in Tel'aran'rhiod. Teaches Perrin about the wolf dream and wolf nature.

Legendary horn that calls fallen heroes back to fight. Mat is linked to it.

Shienaran thief-taker with the ability to smell violence. Loyal to Rand.

Warder to Alanna Mosvani. Cairhienin man with typical Warder traits.

Wife of Raen, mother figure among the Tuatha'an. Devoted to the Way of the Leaf.

Shienaran lord who helped hunt the Horn. Revealed to be a Darkfriend seeking redemption.

Former Blue Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Sconfronted in Healing.

Former Green Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Fled with Liandrin's circle.

Green Ajah sister hunting Black Ajah. Sister to Lady Amalisa of Fal Dara.

Guard at The Queen's Blessing inn. Tough man who works for Master Gill.

Keeper of the Chronicles, working with Siuan to coordinate the hunt for Black Ajah.

The Dragon, previous incarnation of the champion of the Light. Destroyed in madness.

Revealed as Black Ajah leader who fled the Tower with other Darkfriend sisters.

Elayne's childhood nurse, now servant in the royal palace. Full of folk wisdom.

Lord in Illian, mentioned in reports about strange activities. Controls much influence.

Former Brown Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Fled with Liandrin's circle.

Brown Ajah sister, part of the group hunting Black Ajah. Scholar and researcher.

Queen of Andor and mother to Elayne. Concerned about her daughter's training.

Warder to Alanna Mosvani. Second Warder bonded to the Green sister.

Gambler who plays dice with Mat. One of many who lose money to Mat's incredible luck.

Seeker of the Tuatha'an (Tinkers). Leader of a wagon train following the Way of the Leaf.

Lord Gaebril, advisor to Queen Morgase. Actually Rahvin, an ancient enemy.

Leaves his friends behind to pursue his destiny alone. Travels toward Tear and the Stone.

Tam al'Thor's sword, now wielded by Rand. Heron-mark blade of finest steel.

Former White Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Part of Liandrin's group.

Beautiful mysterious woman who appears to Rand. Encourages him to seek power.

Cursed dagger from Shadar Logoth that poisoned Mat. Now cleansed and safe.

Mistress of Novices in the White Tower. Blue Ajah sister with red hair.

Secretly supports the hunt for Black Ajah while maintaining her public position as Amyrlin.

Great city and island, home of the White Tower and Aes Sedai. Center of Power.

Red Ajah sister, cold and efficient. Strong supporter of Red Ajah policies.

Former Gray Ajah, now revealed as Black Ajah. Known for her cruelty.

The source of all creation and Light. Rarely intervenes directly in events.

The ultimate enemy of all creation. Imprisoned outside the Pattern but influence grows.

Accepted in the White Tower. Studious and dedicated to her training.

Brown Ajah sister, twin to Adeleas. Scholar specializing in ancient texts.

Gives Egwene ter'angreal that allow entry to Tel'aran'rhiod. Claims it's for studying dreams.

Wolf in Tel'aran'rhiod, part of Hopper's pack. Helps teach Perrin.