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

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

Various soldiers and officers in the military order serving under Bornhald.

Son of Lord Captain Bornhald. Young officer in the Children of the Light.

A Child of the Light in Bornhald's legion.

Can channel the One Power and learns to embrace saidar. Shows natural talent for channeling.

Lord Captain of the Children of the Light. A stern man who genuinely believes in the Light.

A Child of the Light, fanatically devoted to the cause. Gaunt and harsh in appearance.

Last king of Malkier, a Borderland nation destroyed by the Blight. Dedicated his life to fighting...

The leader of the Children of the Light, mentioned by the Whitecloaks.

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

Partially healed from the dagger's influence by Moiraine, but still connected to it. Shows unusual...

From Cairhien nobility, House Damodred. Has been on an important quest for twenty years.

Can channel the One Power but only when angry. Has incredible strength in the Power when she can...

Can communicate with wolves and has enhanced senses. His eyes have turned golden yellow.

Can channel the One Power. Discovered he can sense when others can channel and has strange...

Former court bard and lover of Queen Morgase. Left the court under mysterious circumstances.

Another Child of the Light serving under Bornhald.

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

Another of Perrin's younger sisters.

Various Aiel warriors from different societies encountered in war stories and memories.

A farmer from near Baerlon who gives the group information.

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

A serving girl at The Stag and Lion inn in Baerlon.

A young Tinker man, Ila's grandson. Attracted to Egwene and shows interest in violence despite...

Legendary High King who united all lands under his rule. Died nearly a thousand years ago.

A figure of shadow and flame who appears in dreams. Claims to be the Dark One himself.

Various townspeople, merchants, and workers living in Baerlon.

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

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

Son of Samel Crawe. One of the village boys.

Possesses several items of the One Power, including a cuendillar seal from the Dark One's prison.

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

Village drunk and troublemaker.

A legendary archer and hero, companion to Gaidal Cain in the stories.

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

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

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

A male wolf in Dapple's pack. Young and impulsive.

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

A serving girl at The Stag and Lion in Baerlon.

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

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

A lord who betrayed Malkier to the Shadow, leading to its fall.

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.

A female wolf, leader of her pack. Wise and cautious.

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.

A merchant from Arad Doman encountered in Baerlon.

One of the village boys from Emond's Field.

Another of Mat's younger sisters.

Master Grinwell's daughter, a young woman who flirts with Rand and Mat.

A man who can communicate with wolves. Former Warder who ran from his Aes Sedai when his ability...

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

Another member of the Congar family.

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

A farmer who reported strange events before Winternight.

A crew member on Domon's ship. Lazy and untrustworthy sailor.

A hero of legend, mentioned in stories. Said to be one of the Heroes of the Horn.

The governing official of the town of Baerlon. Mentioned in passing.

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

Another legendary hero mentioned in gleeman tales.

A villager from Emond's Field.

Raen's wife, a Tinker woman. Kind and caring, follows the Way of the Leaf.

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 famous traveler and hero, known for exploring distant lands.

One of Min's aunts in Baerlon.

A villager from Emond's Field.

A miller and member of the Village Council.

Perrin's mother, a gentle woman.

Tam's deceased wife and Rand's mother. Died when Rand was young.

A member of the Lewin family.

King of Tear, mentioned in news and rumors.

The king whose actions sparked the Aiel War. Mentioned in Tam's memories.

The ruler of Ghealdan, mentioned in passing political news.

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 Tuatha'an Seeker mentioned by Raen. Previous leader of their band.

Another serving girl at The Stag and Lion.

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

The deadly mist that inhabits Shadar Logoth, born from the city's concentrated hate and suspicion.

A villager from Emond's Field.

A farmer from Emond's Field.

Innkeeper at The Stag and Lion in Baerlon. A stout, balding man.

A farmer who gives Rand and Mat a ride in his cart to Four Kings.

Innkeeper at The Stag and Lion in Baerlon.

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

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

Another miller, possibly related to Jon Thane.

One of Min's aunts in Baerlon.

A young woman who works at The Stag and Lion. Dresses like a boy and can see glimpses of the future...

A village woman from Emond's Field.

An ancient evil spirit trapped in Shadar Logoth. Counselor who corrupted Aridhol into hatred.

A stableboy at The Stag and Lion in Baerlon.

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

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

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

Thom's nephew, a young man who could channel. Was gentled by the Aes Sedai and died.

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.

The ruler of Saldaea, mentioned in news from the Borderlands.

Seeker of a band of Tuatha'an (Tinkers). Peaceful people who search for the song that was lost.

One of Min's aunts in Baerlon.

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

The Aes Sedai that Elyas served as Warder before his wolf abilities manifested.

Various sailors, captains, and workers encountered during river travel.

Various people encountered traveling the roads between towns and cities.

A legendary hero mentioned in stories told by gleemen.

A member of the Village Council.

A cook at The Stag and Lion.

Master Kinch's wife.

A captain of the Atha'an Miere mentioned in river trade discussions.

A people from across the Aryth Ocean, mentioned briefly in stories and legends.

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

A villager from Emond's Field.

Former soldier and blademaster, carries a heron-marked sword. Fought in many wars before settling...

Son of Flann Lewin. One of the village boys.

The leader of all Aes Sedai, mentioned in discussions about Aes Sedai politics.

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

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...

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.

Thom's sister, Owyn's mother. Died of grief after her son was gentled.

Referenced in Tam's fever dreams as a woman who died giving birth on Dragonmount during the Aiel...

Merchants from various nations encountered throughout the journey.

Various members of the Traveling People encountered in Raen's band.

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

Various wolves encountered who can communicate through the wolf network.

A male wolf in Dapple's pack. Fast and eager.

One of Bili Congar's sons.

A crew member on Domon's ship.