Young Shienaran in the hunt party, eager to prove himself in battle.

Cairhienin merchant dealing in fine goods and luxury items.

Young Shienaran in the hunt, eager to prove his valor.

Cook for the hunt party, maintains morale with good meals despite limited supplies.

Captain of Cairhienin guards, professional soldier.

Taken by the Seanchan as damane. Suffers under the a'dam's control by sul'dam.

Servant in a Cairhienin noble house, caught between competing loyalties.

Half-brother to Elayne and Gawyn, trains with Warders. Handsome and devoted to doing right.

Shienaran soldier in the hunt party, experienced border guard.

Transported to a parallel world through Portal Stone. Helps navigate this strange reality.

Cairhienin city guard, maintains order in the capital.

King of Cairhien, master player of Daes Dae'mar. Thin and calculating ruler.

Member of House Riatin, related to the royal line.

Cairhienin noblewoman involved in the Game of Houses.

Cairhienin noblewoman at Barthanes's party. Player in Daes Dae'mar.

Cairhienin noblewoman known for her sharp wit and observations.

High Lady of House Saighan, ambitious and calculating player.

Young Cairhienin noblewoman learning the Game of Houses.

Elderly Cairhienin lady, keeper of court traditions and etiquette.

Cairhienin court lady, skilled at reading political winds.

Accompanies the hunt for the Horn. His knowledge of Portal Stones proves invaluable.

Cairhienin lord with interests in trade and commerce.

Cairhienin lord who plays Daes Dae'mar. Cousin to Galad, member of House Damodred.

Cairhienin lord attempting to curry favor with House Damodred.

Cairhienin lord, head of House Dhulaine. Cautious political player.

A Cairhienin lord, player in the Game of Houses. Cautious and intelligent.

Leads the hunt for the Horn of Valere stolen by Padan Fain. Shienaran lord devoted to duty.

Cairhienin lord involved in complex political schemes.

Minor Cairhienin lord attempting to gain favor at court.

Elderly Cairhienin lord, veteran of many political games.

Cairhienin lord with military background, skeptical of foreigners.

Traveling gleeman performing in Cairhienin courts and inns.

A fanatic Shienaran soldier who becomes increasingly devoted to Rand's cause.

Sounds the Horn of Valere, calling forth the Heroes of the Horn from the past.

Experienced Shienaran soldier, veteran of many Trolloc raids.

Raised to Accepted in the White Tower. Undergoes the ter'angreal test showing her past and possible...

Meets Zarine Bashere (later called Faile). Their relationship begins with conflict and attraction.

Shienaran soldier in Ingtar's hunt party, reliable and steady warrior.

A Shienaran soldier in Ingtar's party hunting the Horn.

Proclaimed as someone of great importance by the Amyrlin Seat. Struggles with his destiny and...

Encourages Rand to take risks and seize power. Shows unusual knowledge of the One Power.

Horse handler for the hunt party, cares for mounts and pack animals.

Young Cairhienin noble, serious and dutiful.

Joins the hunt for the Horn. One-eyed Shienaran soldier known for his colorful language.

Mat's father, horse trader and farmer in Emond's Field.

Brown Ajah Aes Sedai with the Amyrlin's party. Twin to Vandene.

Green Ajah Aes Sedai with two Warders. Beautiful with dark hair.

Wife of the village blacksmith, known for her strong personality.

Blue Ajah Aes Sedai with the Amyrlin. Motherly appearance with graying hair.

Mayor of Emond's Field and innkeeper, Egwene's father.

Warder accompanying the Amyrlin's party to Fal Dara.

Aggressive wolf with bright eyes, part of Hopper's pack.

Emond's Field thatcher, often complaining but fundamentally decent.

Shienaran soldier who helps guard the Horn. Later revealed as a Darkfriend.

Perrin's father, blacksmith in Emond's Field.

Emond's Field woman, strong-willed and opinionated about village affairs.

Another Warder in the Amyrlin's party, experienced and reliable.

Female wolf with distinctive markings, wise and cautious.

Former Wisdom of Emond's Field, Nynaeve's predecessor and teacher.

Daughter-Heir of Andor, novice at the White Tower. Golden-haired and strong-willed.

Novice at the White Tower, country girl learning to channel.

Accepted at the White Tower, serves the Mistress of Novices.

First Prince of the Sword to Elayne, trains with Warders at the White Tower.

Emond's Field blacksmith, Perrin's former master.

Lead wolf of his pack, communicates with Perrin through the wolf bond.

Wolf with powerful voice, coordinates pack hunts through howling.

Warder bonded to Alanna Mosvani. Shares the bond with Owein.

Emond's Field horse trader and miller.

Perrin's mother, quiet and gentle woman.

Young Shienaran soldier at Fal Dara.

Warder to Moiraine, teaches Rand sword forms. King of Malkier in exile.

Keeper of the Chronicles to the Amyrlin Seat. Formerly of the Green Ajah, elegant and composed.

Young wolf known for spectacular jumps and agility.

The Dragon from the Age of Legends, leader of the Light's forces. Went mad from the taint.

Leads Egwene and Nynaeve to Falme claiming they're needed. Actually serving her own agenda.

False Dragon captured and gentled by the Aes Sedai. Once made grand claims about his destiny.

Old wolf with long canines, knows ancient wolf lore and traditions.

Lord of Fal Dara, gives Rand a heron-marked sword. Veteran of many battles with Trollocs.

Warder serving with the Amyrlin's party, skilled swordsman.

Egwene's mother, wife of the mayor and innkeeper.

Innkeeper of The Queen's Blessing in Caemlyn, friend to Thom.

Another False Dragon who escaped capture. Mentioned as still at large and dangerous.

Servant woman at Fal Dara keep, tends to guests and maintains the fortress.

Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah, guides the ta'veren. Seeks to fulfill prophecy.

Mat's mother, known for her common sense and practicality.

Warder accompanying the Amyrlin's party to Fal Dara.

Shienaran soldier who helps guard the Horn. Later revealed as a Darkfriend.

Yellow Ajah Aes Sedai with the Amyrlin's party.

Man who became completely wolf, lost his humanity to the wild.

Warder bonded to Alanna Mosvani. Shares the bond with Ihvon.

Steals the Horn of Valere and Mat's dagger from Fal Dara. Enhanced by both Shadow and Shadar Logoth.

Ancient figure carved into the Portal Stone, represents unknown history.

Dignified wolf with natural leadership qualities, leads a smaller pack.

Queen of Andor, mentioned in political discussions. Mother of Elayne.

A Seanchan sul'dam who controls Egwene with an a'dam. Believes she cannot channel.

Shienaran soldier at Fal Dara. Guards and serves in the keep.

Fastest wolf in the region, carries urgent messages between distant packs.

Novice at the White Tower, friend to Egwene during training.

Wolf with strong mental communication abilities, carries messages between packs.

White Ajah Aes Sedai with the Amyrlin's party.

Wolf from a distant pack, experienced in fighting Shadowspawn.

Mistress of Novices at the White Tower, Red Ajah sister with fiery hair.

Wise Aes Sedai who watches events carefully. Works behind the scenes to guide important...

Gray wolf skilled at moving unseen through forest and shadow.

Rand's adoptive father, sheep farmer and former soldier.

Servant woman at Fal Dara keep.

Accepted at the White Tower, assists with novice training.

Green Ajah Aes Sedai with the Amyrlin's party. Twin to Adeleas.

Accompanies the group hunting the Horn. Shows unexpected knowledge of Portal Stones.

Fast wolf in Hopper's pack, scouts and hunts for the group.