Mat's father, a horse trader and farmer. Member of the Village Council.

Moiraine's white mare. The name means 'Westwind' in the Old Tongue.

Member of the Village Council. A farmer from Emond's Field.

Egwene's shaggy brown mare. A sturdy, reliable horse.

Egwene's younger sister. Helps at the Winespring Inn.

The Mayor of Emond's Field and innkeeper of the Winespring Inn. Egwene's father.

A member of the Village Council, known for being argumentative and pessimistic.

Rand's horse, a bay stallion. Steady and reliable mount.

The innkeeper's daughter from Emond's Field. Strong-willed and determined. Has feelings for Rand.

A young boy from Emond's Field, eager and curious about strangers.

Moiraine's Warder. A tall, hard man with cold blue eyes. Master swordsman and warrior.

Lan's warhorse, a black stallion trained for battle. The name means 'Blade' in the Old Tongue.

Bran's wife and Egwene's mother. Helps run the Winespring Inn.

The village blacksmith of Emond's Field. Perrin's master. Large, strong man with graying hair.

A young man from Emond's Field, known for his mischievous nature and pranks. Quick-witted and...

An Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. Small woman with dark hair and eyes. On a mysterious quest.

A Trolloc that spoke to Rand during the attack on Winternight. Unusual for Trollocs to speak...

A large, strong young man from Emond's Field. Works as a blacksmith's apprentice. Thoughtful and...

A tall young man from Emond's Field, Two Rivers. Has unusual grey eyes and reddish hair. Shepherd...

Rand's father, a sheep farmer and shepherd. Quiet, thoughtful man who rarely speaks of his past.

The source of all evil, imprisoned outside the Pattern but seeking to break free and remake reality.

A creature of the Shadow with no eyes but perfect vision. Commands Trollocs in the attack on...

Various residents of Emond's Field and surrounding areas not individually named.

Another of Perrin's younger sisters.

Master Luhhan's wife. Known for her strong opinions and no-nonsense attitude.

Another son of Samel Crawe. One of the village boys.

Son of Samel Crawe. One of the village boys.

Son of Master al'Dai. A villager in Emond's Field.

Village drunk and troublemaker.

One of Mat's younger sisters. Known for being mischievous like her brother.

Perrin's father, a blacksmith. Quiet man like his son.

Member of the troublesome Coplin family.

Bili Congar's wife, member of the Women's Circle.

Another son of Flann Lewin. One of the village boys.

Another member of the Coplin family.

One of the village boys, similar in age to Rand, Mat, and Perrin.

One of Perrin's younger sisters.

One of the village boys from Emond's Field.

Another of Mat's younger sisters.

Another member of the Coplin family, known for causing trouble.

Another member of the Congar family.

A farmer who reported strange events before Winternight.

One of the Coplin family, known troublemakers in the village.

A villager from Emond's Field.

Lews Therin's beloved wife from the Age of Legends. Their tragic story is part of ancient history.

Another son of Master al'Dai.

A villager from Emond's Field.

A miller and member of the Village Council.

Perrin's mother, a gentle woman.

A member of the Lewin family.

An Aes Sedai from the Age of Legends, opposed Lews Therin's plan to seal the Dark One.

Son of Master al'Dai. One of the village boys.

Son of Jon Thane the miller. Member of the Village Council.

The Dragon from the Age of Legends who broke the world. Went mad from the taint on saidin.

Another of Egwene's younger sisters.

A villager from Emond's Field.

A farmer from Emond's Field.

Father of Hu Marwin. A villager in Emond's Field.

Another miller, possibly related to Jon Thane.

A village woman from Emond's Field.

Mat's mother, known for her cooking and strong will.

An elderly farmer from Watch Hill area of the Two Rivers.

A traveling peddler who visits Emond's Field regularly. Brings news and goods from outside.

Perrin's youngest sibling.

A villager from Emond's Field.

Large ravens that serve as spies for the Shadow. Appear before the Trolloc attack.

A member of the Village Council.

A member of the Aybara family, possibly related to Perrin.

A villager from Emond's Field.

Son of Flann Lewin. One of the village boys.

The force of Light and creation, opposite to the Dark One. Creator of the Wheel of Time.

The fabric of reality itself, woven by the Wheel of Time. Influences ta'veren and shapes destiny.

The cosmic force that turns the Pattern and weaves the threads of existence through time.

One of Bili Congar's sons.