Chapter 4
In This Chapter
Ale Brewer Hops
Beverage brewer
A brewer who continues making ale for taverns and military units, providing both nutrition and...
Ardal aep Dahy
Nilfgaardian advisor
A Nilfgaardian noble and military advisor who represents the empire's strategic planning and...
Armor Master Plate
Armor maintenance
A specialist in repairing and maintaining armor for soldiers and mercenaries.
Arms Dealer Viktor
Weapons merchant
A weapons dealer who sells arms to various factions, caring little about the politics of the...
Bandit Leader Kozlowski
Bandit chief
A bandit leader who takes advantage of the war's chaos to prey on refugees and travelers.
Bandit Rolf
Bandit enforcer
A vicious bandit who serves as lieutenant to Kozlowski, specializing in intimidation and violence.
Barmaid Greta
Information gatherer
A tavern barmaid who overhears conversations and passes information to travelers.
Brokilon Dryads
Forest protectors
Also known as: Forest Guardians
The tree spirits of Brokilon Forest who guard their ancient domain against all intruders,...
Cahir
Reluctant ally
Also known as: Cahir aep Ceallach
The former Nilfgaardian officer who was present at Cintra's fall. He joins Geralt's company as a...
Colonel Damien de la Tour
Northern military commander
A Northern Kingdom colonel leading desperate defensive actions against the Nilfgaardian advance.
Colonel Joachim de Wett
Nilfgaardian colonel
A Nilfgaardian officer commanding troops in the field. Represents the professional military class...
Dandelion
Chronicler and mediator
Also known as: Jaskier
Serves as the company's chronicler and voice of reason, often trying to prevent conflicts between...
Eithné
Dryad queen
Also known as: Queen of the Dryads
The ancient queen of the Brokilon dryads, who has ruled the forest for centuries and opposes any...
Engineer Construct
Military engineer
A military engineer responsible for building fortifications, bridges, and siege equipment.
Field Marshal Coehoorn
Supreme military commander
Also known as: Menno Coehoorn
Coordinates massive military operations across multiple fronts, showing the scale and organization...
Filavandrel
Elven sage
Also known as: Filavandrel aén Fidháil
An elven leader who chooses a different path from the Scoia'tael, seeking wisdom over warfare....
Francesca Findabair
Elven queen
Also known as: Enid an Gleanna
Queen of the elves and a powerful sorceress who leads her people's struggle for survival in a world...
Geralt of Rivia
Leader of the hanse
Also known as: The White Wolf
Forms an unlikely company of companions in his quest to find Ciri. Shows leadership skills as he...
Grave Digger Mortimer
War dead burial
A grave digger who handles the massive task of burying war dead, showing the grim reality of...
Guard Captain Roderick
Caravan guard captain
A professional guard captain hired to protect merchant caravans traveling through dangerous...
Horse Trader Stallion
Livestock merchant
A horse trader who sells mounts to military units and wealthy refugees needing transportation.
Innkeeper Willem
Wartime innkeeper
An innkeeper who continues operating his tavern despite the war, providing news and shelter to...
Iorveth
Scoia'tael commander
Also known as: The One-Eyed
A Scoia'tael commander leading elven guerrilla forces against human armies. His hatred for humans...
Isengrim Faoiltiarna
Scoia'tael leader
Also known as: Iron Wolf
Another prominent Scoia'tael leader, known for his tactical brilliance and unwavering commitment to...
Kalkstein
Rogue alchemist
Also known as: The Alchemist
A rogue alchemist and scholar who operates on the margins of respectable magical society.
Lieutenant Rayla
Intelligence officer
A female Nilfgaardian officer specializing in intelligence gathering behind enemy lines.
Lieutenant Tibor
Nilfgaardian lieutenant
A junior Nilfgaardian officer leading a reconnaissance patrol in the conquered territories.
Merchant Aldrich
Caravan merchant
A merchant caravan leader trying to maintain trade routes despite the dangerous wartime conditions.
Militia Sergeant Gunther
Militia leader
A local militia sergeant helping to defend towns against bandits and enemy raids.
Milva
Loyal archer
Also known as: Maria Barring
Proves her worth to the company through her tracking abilities and combat skills. She becomes...
Partisan Elena
Sabotage specialist
A female partisan fighter skilled in sabotage operations against Nilfgaardian supply lines.
Partisan Mikhail
Ambush specialist
A tough resistance fighter who specializes in ambush tactics against Nilfgaardian patrols.
Profiteer Goldwin
War profiteer
A merchant who profits from the war by selling overpriced goods to desperate refugees and soldiers.
Quartermaster Magnus
Supply coordinator
A military quartermaster responsible for managing supplies and logistics for army units in the...
Regis
Barber-surgeon, mysterious ally
Also known as: Emiel Regis
A mysterious barber-surgeon who joins the company. He is intellectual, well-spoken, and possesses...
Resistance Leader Jan
Resistance leader
Also known as: Forest Jan
A Northern Kingdom partisan leader organizing guerrilla resistance against Nilfgaardian occupation.
Salt Trader Preserve
Preservation specialist
A merchant who trades in salt, essential for preserving food during long military campaigns and...
Scavenger Grimm
Battlefield scavenger
A scavenger who loots battlefields for valuable items, weapons, and armor from the fallen.
Scout Captain Voorhis
Nilfgaardian scout leader
A Nilfgaardian reconnaissance officer gathering intelligence on enemy movements. Shows the...
Scout Finn
Military messenger
A fast messenger scout carrying information between various military units during the campaign.
Scout Petra
Intelligence scout
A female scout specializing in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering for military operations.
Sergeant Gerd
Northern NCO
A tough Northern sergeant trying to maintain discipline among retreating troops during the...
Sergeant Morvan
Veteran sergeant
A veteran Nilfgaardian sergeant with extensive combat experience leading infantry squads.
Sergeant Thorak
Veteran sergeant
A grizzled Northern sergeant who has survived multiple battles. Represents the experienced soldiers...
Siege Master Ballista
Siege warfare expert
A specialist in siege warfare who operates and maintains siege engines for military operations.
Spy Agent Caspar
Intelligence operative
An intelligence agent working for one of the Northern Kingdoms, gathering information on enemy...
Stable Master Gareth
Horse caretaker
A stable master who tends to horses for military units and refugees, maintaining crucial...
Town Guard Siegfried
Town guard captain
A town guard captain trying to maintain order in settlements overwhelmed by refugees and military...
Weapon Smith Forge
Combat equipment specialist
A traveling weapon smith who repairs and creates weapons for soldiers and fighters during the war.
Wine Maker Vintage
Beverage producer
A wine maker whose business has been disrupted by war, now selling what remains of his stock to...
Previously Seen
Anna
Field medic
Also known as: The Field Medic
A woman serving as a field medic, treating wounded soldiers and refugees. Shows the healers working...
Army Chaplain Benedict
Military chaplain
A military chaplain providing spiritual guidance to soldiers and last rites to the dying.
Baker Bread
Bread provider
A baker who continues making bread for refugees and military units despite limited ingredients.
Beekeeper Sweet
Honey producer
A beekeeper who maintains hives and provides honey, an important source of nutrition during food...
Border Commander Aldric
Border defense commander
A border guard commander trying to maintain control over territorial boundaries during the invasion.
Bronn the Bowman
Former gang leader
Former leader of Milva's archer gang who knew her before she joined Geralt's company. Provides...
Camp Cook Bertha
Refugee camp cook
A cook who prepares meals for refugee camps, making the most of limited supplies to feed displaced...
Camp Follower Ingrid
Military support
Another camp follower who specializes in tending to wounded soldiers and maintaining their...
Camp Follower Rosa
Camp follower
A woman who follows military camps, providing services like cooking, mending, and companionship to...
Candle Maker Wick
Light provider
A candle maker who provides light sources for camps, military units, and refugees.
Captain Horn
Northern military officer
A Northern Kingdom officer trying to maintain military discipline during the retreat. Represents...
Captain Winfried of Gors Velen
Northern resistance officer
A Northern Kingdom officer trying to organize resistance against the Nilfgaardian advance. Shows...
Carpenter Oswald
Refugee builder
A carpenter who became a refugee but uses his skills to help build temporary shelters for other...
Cheese Maker Curd
Dairy specialist
A cheese maker who produces preserved dairy products important for military and refugee nutrition.
Cloth Trader Textile
Textile supplier
A cloth merchant who sells fabric and clothing to refugees and military units needing supplies.
Coleman
Peasant leader
Also known as: The Peasant Organizer
A common man who tries to organize other peasants for mutual protection during the chaos of war.
Council Elder Wisdom
Refugee mediator
A wise elder who helps make decisions for refugee groups and mediates disputes among displaced...
Courier Henrik
Military courier
A professional courier carrying messages between military commanders and political leaders.
Crossbow Karel
Crossbow specialist
A crossbow specialist from Milva's former gang who continues operating in the forest.
Customs Officer Bertram
Trade regulator
A customs officer trying to maintain trade regulations despite the chaos of war disrupting normal...
Dainty Biberveldt
Merchant and innkeeper
A halfling merchant and innkeeper who provides food and shelter to travelers. Represents the...
Dainty Biberveldt
Halfling merchant
Also known as: Vivaldi
A halfling merchant trying to continue his trade routes despite the ongoing war disrupting commerce.
Deserter Thomas
Military deserter
A Northern Kingdom soldier who deserted his unit, unable to continue fighting in the brutal war.
Dijkstra
Spymaster
Also known as: Sigismund Dijkstra
Works his intelligence networks to track Ciri's location, representing Redania's continued interest...
Dudu
Doppler merchant
Also known as: The Doppler
A doppler (shapeshifter) who has integrated into human society, representing the non-humans trying...
Elder Marta
Elder refugee
An elderly woman among the refugees who has lost everything but maintains dignity and helps others...
Elder Matthias
Refugee camp leader
An elder who helps organize refugee camps and provides leadership to displaced people during the...
Emperor Emhyr var Emreis
Emperor with hidden agenda
Also known as: The White Flame Dancing o...
The Emperor of Nilfgaard who has his own mysterious interest in Ciri's fate, driving the empire's...
Ferryman Aldous
River ferryman
A ferryman who continues operating his river crossing despite the dangers, helping refugees escape.
Field Surgeon Joachim
Military surgeon
A battlefield medic working desperately to save wounded soldiers from both sides of the conflict.
Fletcher Tom
Former gang archer
A skilled archer who served with Milva in her old gang before she left to join Geralt.
Food Merchant Abundance
Food supplier
A merchant specializing in food supplies, selling provisions to military units and refugee camps.
Healer Cordelia
Refugee healer
A healer working in refugee camps to treat the sick and wounded among displaced populations.
Herbalist Remedy
Natural healer
An herbalist who travels with refugees, providing natural remedies and healing herbs.
Hunter Bronislav
Forest guide
An experienced hunter who knows the forest paths and guides refugees to safety.
Leather Worker Hide
Leather goods craftsman
A leather worker who creates and repairs leather goods, armor, and equipment for warriors.
Maria
Refugee leader
Also known as: The Refugee Leader
A woman who has taken charge of a group of war refugees fleeing the Nilfgaardian advance. Shows the...
Medic Bernard
Battlefield medic
A battlefield medic who treats wounded soldiers from both sides, maintaining medical neutrality.
Miller Grain
Grain processor
A miller who processes grain into flour for bread, essential for feeding large groups of refugees...
Mousesack
Druid advisor
Also known as: Ermion
The druid who served Cintra and knew Ciri. His knowledge of her whereabouts is crucial to Geralt's...
Munro Bruys
Dwarf informant
A dwarf veteran who provides information about the war's progress. Part of the non-human network...
Musician Harper
Refugee entertainer
A musician among the refugees who plays songs to lift spirits and earn small donations.
Orphan Leader Marcus
Orphan protector
An older war orphan who takes care of a group of younger children left parentless by the conflict.
Orphan Lily
War orphan
A young girl orphaned by the war who travels with other displaced children seeking safety.
Pavel
War casualty
Also known as: The Wounded Soldier
A badly wounded Northern soldier encountered by Geralt's company. His condition shows the brutal...
Philippa Eilhart
Political schemer
Also known as: The Owl
Continues her political machinations in the aftermath of Thanedd, with her own agenda regarding...
Pilgrim Master Godwin
Pilgrim leader
A leader of pilgrims trying to reach holy sites despite the ongoing war disrupting travel.
Potter Clay
Ceramic craftsman
A potter who creates ceramic vessels and containers for storing food and water during the crisis.
Priest Hieronymus
Traveling priest
A wandering priest who provides spiritual comfort to refugees and tends to the dying on...
Priestess Iola
Temple healer
A priestess who tends to Geralt's injuries at the temple. Represents the religious institutions...
Priscilla
Bard and performer
Also known as: Callonetta
A fellow bard and performer who knows Dandelion, representing the artistic community affected by...
Queen Calanthe
Queen's enduring legacy
Also known as: Calanthe of Cintra
Queen Calanthe's memory and influence continue to haunt the story, particularly regarding Ciri's...
Refugee Child Emma
War victim
A young refugee child who represents the innocent victims of war, traveling with displaced families.
Refugee Child Peter
Displaced child
Another young refugee who has lost family in the war and seeks safety with other displaced people.
Rope Maker Strand
Cordage specialist
A craftsman who makes ropes and cordage for various military and civilian applications.
Shepherd Flock
Displaced herder
A shepherd who lost his flock to the war but continues helping refugees find safe paths through the...
Skellige Druids
Traditional keepers
Also known as: An Craite Druids
Druids from the Skellige Isles who possess ancient knowledge and maintain the old traditions. Some...
Smith Casimir
Refugee craftsman
A blacksmith among the refugees who tries to maintain his trade while fleeing the war.
Tim
War orphan
Also known as: The War Orphan
A young boy orphaned by the war, representing the innocent victims of the conflict. His plight...
Triss Merigold
Recovering ally
Also known as: Triss
Still recovering from her injuries at Thanedd, but provides what help she can to Geralt's search...
Veteran Karl
Military advisor
Also known as: Old Karl
An old veteran of previous wars who provides tactical advice to younger soldiers and refugees.
Village Elder Stefan
Village leader
An elder from a village overrun by refugees, trying to maintain some semblance of order and...
Wagon Builder Wheel
Transportation builder
A craftsman who builds and repairs wagons essential for transporting goods and people during the...
Wagon Driver Otto
Supply transporter
A supply wagon driver transporting goods and materials for military units and refugee camps.
War Refugees
War victims
Also known as: Displaced People
Masses of civilians fleeing the war, carrying their few possessions and desperate for safety. They...
Wise Woman Agatha
Village healer
A village wise woman who provides herbal healing and traditional knowledge to help refugees and...
Yarpen Zigrin
Dwarf supporter
Another dwarf ally who assists Geralt early in his search, representing the underground network of...
Yennefer of Vengerberg
Desperate searcher
Also known as: Yen
Also searches desperately for Ciri but is forced to work through different channels. Her separation...
Zoltan Chivay
Dwarf ally
A dwarf warrior and old friend of Geralt who initially helps in the search for Ciri. He provides...
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