Here we have character guides to many of the characters in the three Tortallian quartets. They are in alphabetic order, under their official names. Select a character from the book in which they first appear (e.g. Jonathan is in Song of the Lioness, even though he appears in all the other series) to get a quick refresher of their main attributes and a short history. If you want more, I think you'd need to read the books!


Song of the Lioness



The Immortals



Protector of the Small



Adalia of Mindelan
Keladry's oldest sister. Nicknamed Adie and engaged to ??? Nond.
Adigun jin Wilima
The third jin Wilima warlord-ruler of Sarain. Husband of Kalasin and father of Thayet.
Lady Aenne
Wife of Ambassador Mikal of Danne, of Tusaine.
King Ain
Monarch ruling Tusaine. Enjoys his pleasure gardens and his wives while he lets his brothers have de facto rule of his kingdom.
Akhnan ibn Nazzir
Shaman of the Bloody Hawk who hates Alanna and risks the tribe's safety in hopes of destroying her. His own ambition, greed, and hatred kills him, when he tries to control the magic sword that eventually kills Ishak and, in a round-about way, Roger.
Alamid Mokhlas
One of the Mages that Tristan brings to Dunlath to help the rebellion.
Lord Alan of Trebond
Alanna and Thom's biological father. He's a scholar who ignored his children and his Gift after the death of his wife. He died calling out for his lost wife, as Alanna became a squire.
Alanna of Trebond
The first female knight in Tortall in over a hundred years. She traded places with her brother Thom and trained as "Alan." She is enlisted by the Gods to lead the fight against Duke Roger of Conte and his associates. She is: a Healer-Mage, the adopted daughter of Sir Myles of Olau, the King's Champion, the lover of Prince Jonathan and Liam Ironarm, and, eventually, the wife of George Cooper. She has three children that we know of.
Aled the Armorer
A man who betrays Claw to George Cooper, in turn placing George in the position to jeopardize his station in the Rogue.
Alex of Tirragen
Page at the Palace when Alanna first arrives there. Becomes Duke Roger's squire. Excellent fencer. Is magiced into trying to kill Alanna whilst she is a squire. As a knight, plots against Jonathan with Claw and Delia of Eldorne. Is killed by Alanna during Jonathan's coronation.
Ali Mukhtab
Bazhir. Governor of Persopolis, the city of the Bazhir. Also Voice of the Tribes. Dies when he passes this power to Jonathan, and is therefore responsible for the peaceful union of the Bazhir with the rest of Tortall.
Amman Kemail
Head of the Sunset Dragon Bahzir tribe who opposes Jonathan becoming the Voice of the Tribes.
Anala
A village girl from Eldorne who was raped by Ralon of Malven/Claw. Responsible for the purple acid-scars on his face.
Anci
Marek Swiftknife's lover, who turned him and others over to Claw's men because she was told that they broke the law of the Rogue by turning Claw in to the Lord Provost (when actually George did).
Anders of Mindelan
Keladry's oldest brother. Crippled during the Immortals War. Married to Tilaine and has children.
Anvil
Coram's mount; a bay.
Captain Aram Sklaw
Head of the palace guard in Alanna's time. Teaches Alanna and the pages the rudimental skills of fencing.
Aram
A soldier at Fort Drell whose responsibility it is to look after the horses.
Aranh
Teeu's son, helps Daine hunt Ozorne.
Duke Baird of Queenscove
Chief of the Palace healers. Extremely talented. Healer during the Tusaine War and helped defend Jonathan during his coronation. Nealon's father.
Balduin of Disart
Senior page/squire during Keladry's years.
King Barnesh
The king of Maren, mentioned only in passing because he was hosting a tournament Alanna considered attending.
Queen Barzha
A stormwing queen, she allies herself with Daine and the Tortallians, after they help free her from Ozorne's menagerie.
Belden
Yolane's husband, he commits suicide after the rebellion in Dunlath is tumbled to.
Benek
Daine's grandfather and Sarra's father. After he was killed by the bandits, he went ot the Realm of the Black God.
Blackthorn
Captain of the mercenaries that Yolane hires to aid the rebellion in Dunlath.
Blueness & Scrap
The cats that Daine uses to explore the castle of Dunlath.
Bother
Coram and Alanna's ill-tempered packhorse.
Brokefang the Wolf
Leaderof the wolfpack that Daine knew in Snowsdale. They move to Dunlath, where the aid in the thwarting of Yolane's uprising.
Buriam Tourakom
Thayet's personal guard and familial servant of Kalasin and Thayet; member of the K'miri Hua Ma. She aids in her escape from Sarain with Alanna. She helps found the Queen's Riders, becoming their Commander. She becomes involved with Raoul after Kel does a bit of matchmaking.
Master Chioke
Head of the Carthaki University Mages. One of the most powerful mages in Carthak.
Chirp
Banjiku slaves' male cheetah. Answers to Tano, helps Zek find Daine after Ozorne imprisons her.
Cholombi
One of the Banjikou slaves in Ozorne's palace. His wild magic is with dogs.
Chubby
Alanna's pony from Fief Trebond
Cleon of Kennan
A page and squire at the same time as Kel, although he is two years older. He develops a strong attachement to her, which results in love. However, his fief is impoverished and he is engaged to marry a neighbouring heiress.
Captain Chesli
Leader of the Eldorne men at the Coronation Day Battle.
Princess Chisakami
The original Yamani princess intended to marry Roald. She was killed in an earthquake.
Cometfern
Another one of the oldest dragons.
Conal of Mindelan
Kel's brother, also a Knight. he is remembered as a menace at court.
Coram Smythesson
One of the twins' guardians from Trebond, manservant to Alanna during her page-years. Former swordsman who saved Duke Gareth of Naxen in the Battle of Joyous Forest.
Lady Cythera of Elden
The most beautiful lady at Court, before Thayet. She becomes wife.
Sir Dain of Melor
An arrogant Tusaine knight Alanna defeats as a squire.
Daine Sarrasri
Daine comes to Tortall after the murder of her mother by bandits. She comes from Snowsdale, in Galla, where she is considered a bastard. Later she finds out that her father is Weiryn. She went wild, living amongst the wolves to get revenge on the bandits, and fled once she realised what had happened. She was hired by Onua to become Assistant Horsemistress in the Queen's Riders. Numair discovers her Wild Magic and becomes her teacher. She is instrumental in the downfall of Emperor Ozorne in Carthak, and eventually kills him. Numair and her become lovers, and live together in the Palace. She has adopted a baby dragon and has powerful magic (the wild kind) with all animals.
Dalil al Magarit
A Sarajit agent who investigates Claw's true identity for Sir Myles.
Darkmoon
Alanna's horse by the time of Wild Magic. Descendent of Moonlight.
Darkness
Jon's horse, purchased from George Cooper at the same time as Moonlight.
Delia of Eldorne
Lover of Duke Roger, she plans the downfall of Jonathan with him. She is defeated and imprisoned for life.
Demon Grey
The child-killing wolf magicked by Duke Roger that attacked Alanna during a hunt.
Deniau
High Admiral of the Copper Islanders fleet, allied with Ozorne during the Immortals War. Son of King Oron.
Dermind of Josu's Dirk
A page in Kel's time.
Diamonflame
Kitten's ancestor. Accompanies Daine and Numair back to Tortall, and helps finish the Immortals War.
Sergeant Domition of Masbolle
Neal's cousin, whom he calls Meathead. He is one of Kel's first friends in the King's Own. She develops a bit of a crush on him.
Douglass of Veldine
Palace page/squire with Alanna. Squire to Raoul (or Gary; debatable). Later becomes the knight-protector of Maura of Dunlath.
Drifter
The large-boned grey mount that Liam rides.
The Duchess of Naxen
Duke Gareth's wife, Gary's mother. Imposes order during the panic of the Coronation Day Battle.
Eda Bell
The Shang Wildcat. She was Liam Ironarm's teacher in kick-boxing, carrying his final letter to Alanna. She then signs up to teach the pages hand-to-hand combat in Kel's time.
Eleni Cooper
George Cooper's mother, a healer and former temple priestess. Later she becomes the wife of Sir Myles.
Elnore
One of the Rider recruits.
Emry of Harse
Neal's grandfather, he was a famous general in King Jasson's time. He wrote many books about his days in command.
Ercole
Member of the court of the Rogue in House Azik, Port Caynn.
Esmond of Nicoline
A page in Kel's time. One of her friends.
Duke Etiakret
Head of the Carthaki negotiators during Emperor Mage.
Evin Larse
Another one of Daine's first friends in the Queen's Riders. He is recommended to the Riders by George, who knows his father. Evin was a Player before joining the company, and has risen to command one of the Groups himself.
Sergeant Obafem Ezeko
Previously Captain of the Carthki Guard, Ezeko is employed in the Palace as the page's teacher in staff and swordwork in Kel's time.
Faithful
Alanna's cat. He is a black cat with purple eyes that match Alanna's, and he can talk to her. He saves her life, but dies in the process. He then becomes a god (we think) living in the Divine Realms, and becoming a constellation at the foot of the Goddess Constellation.
Faleron of King's Reach
A page in Kel's time. One of her friends.
Farant
One of the Rider recruits. Bit of a flirt.
Farda
Midwife in the Bloody Hawk tribe; oversees Kara's and Kourrem's education in herbology.
Princess Fazia
Kadder's mother and Ozorne's sister.
Flicker
A squirrel that Daine first heals, and then uses to help her count the opposition in Dunlath.
Captain Flyndon
Captain of the Third Company of the King's Own. He is also Raoul's second in command.
Francis of Nond
A page during Alanna's page-years. Shy "shadow" of Raoul who died during the Sweating Sickness. (related to Sir Paxton of Nond?)
Gammal
Blacksmith for the Bloody Hawk tribe who remembered Alanna as "the Burning-Brightly One" who, with "the Night One," freed the Bahzir of the Black City.
Duke Gareth of Naxen(Snr)
Prime Minister and King's Champion during King Roald's time, as well as Royal Training Master to the pages and squires. Father of Gary, brother of Queen Lianne of Conte; unmatched swordsman.
Garvey of Runnerspring
A page in Kel's time. One of Joren's clique. He manages to survive his Knighthood Ordeal.
Gary of Naxen
cousin to Prince Jonathan, son of Duke Gareth. He is the humorous friend of Alanna, and one of the few people she tells about her sex before her Knighthood Ordeal. He later becomes Prime Minister under Jonathan and the husband of Lady Cythera of Elden.
Geoffrey of Meron
A page with Alanna, and the son of Lord Martin. He is squire to Alexander of Tirragen.
George Cooper
The King of the Thieves in Tortall and eventual Baron of Pirate's Swoop. Lover and husband of Alanna; close friend and supporter of Prince Jonathan. Reckoned to be associated with the Spying Service run by Myles.
Gissa of Rachne
One of the Mages that Tristan brings to Dunlath to help the rebellion.
Gower Isran
The servant originally assigned to Kel. He brings Lalasa to her, hoping Kel'll protect her from the evil men that lurk in the palace.
Gwynnen
One of the Queen's Ladies present when Alanna nearly drowned while ice-skating.
Hakim Fahrar
Tribesman of the Bloody Hawk who initially speaks out against allowing Alanna to join. He fights her (and loses) in her trial-by-combat. He later joins the King's Own, rising to become onw of their sergeants, in Daine's time.
Hakken Falconer
A man who lived in Snowsdale, Daine's home village. She trained his hawks, and he tries to trap her when she has gone wild.
Hakuin Seastone
The Shang Horse. A Yamani that Kel finds inappropriately cheerful, he teaches the pages the art of hand to hand combat.
Halef Seif, Headman of the Bloody Hawk
Befriends Alanna when she joins his tribe, sending her on the quest that leads her to the Dominion Jewel.
Hallec of Fief Nenan
Killed by Skinners.
Earl Hamrath of King's Reach
Commander of the forces at the end of the Drell River during the Tusaine War. (father of Faleron?)
Harailt of Aili
Dean of Tortallan Magic University. Accompanies the peace party to Carthak.
Hassam
Bloody Hawk tribesman wounded in the hillmen's raid.
Hasse Redfern
One of the Mages that Tristan brings to Dunlath to help the rebellion.
Squire Henrim
Alex's squire during the Coronation Battle; correspondant between Alex and the captains of the Eldorne and Tirragen troops.
Duke Hilam
Brother of King Ain, of Tusaine. Prime Minister of Tusaine. Sees himself as a conqueror; mobilizes troops on the Drell River, thus starting the Tusaine War.
Huntsong
An eagle that Daine uses to scout out Dunlath.
Hugo Longleigh
A clerk in Palace Stores, makes a pest of himself with Lalasa.
Iakoju
An ogre. Originally brought to Tortall by Tristan, Iakoju joins the battle for Dunlath on Daine's side, helping her defeat Yolane. Now lives in Dunlath and farms when not advising Maura.
Icefall
Called Scamp by his elders, is one of the young dragons sent to guide Daine through the Dragonlands.
Iden of Vikison Lane
Kinsman to Owen, he asks Kel to help him with his staff practice as he isn't very good at it.
Ilane of Mindelan
Kel's mother. She is a tall woman, skilled with the glaive. She is very fond of the Yamani, as they are of her. She rescued their most precious religious artefacts from pirates and has been honoured by the people ever since.
Imrah of Legann
Knight-master to Prince Roald, he holds Port Legann as his fief. The decisive battle in the Immortals War was fought here, where he took part. he appears cruel, but is actually very kind, surprising Daine by feeding his darking.
Inar Hadensra
Scanran Mage with a ruby for a left eye. Very powerful, is only defeated by Numair during the final battle of the Immortals War.
Inness of Mindelan
Kel's second oldest brother. Knight-master to Cleon.
Iry
Teeu's son, helps Daine hunt Ozorne.
Ishak
A boy that Alanna starts to train to be a Shaman in the Bloody Hawk tribe. He is jealous of her power and steals her magical sword. It kills him.
Jachull of Mortal Fear
Dead-eyed Stormwing Queen. Supporter of Ozorne and killed by Barzha in the final battle of Port Legann.
Jasson of Conte
Jonathan's grandfather, referred to as the Old King. he conquered the Bazhir desert and surrounding area, greatly expanding Tortall's lands.
Jem Tanner/Count Jemis
A footsoldier at Fort Drell. A Royal spy (Count Jemis) from Tusain who cooperates with Duke Roger. Brother of King Ain and Duke Hilam.
Jewelclaw
An old, bitter dragon.
First Daughter jian Cadao
Thayet's cousin, on her father's side, who is forced to refuse sanctuary for Thayet or Buri at the Mother of Waters Convent in Rachia.
Joesh
A Shang Warrior - the Falcon - who is a friend of Rispah and visits her in House Azik, Port Caynn.
Jokhun Foulreek
A stormwing, King of the Stone Tree Nation. Jokhun is in league with Ozorne, having persuaded him to lock up Queen Barzha. He is later killed by Ozorne for his corwn.
Jonathan of Conte
First Prince, who trains as a page and squire whilst Alanna is a page. He finds out about Alnna's sex during the fight for the Black City. After his knighting, she becomes his squire, as well as his lover. The sole child of King Roald and Queen Lianne. Gifted warrior and monarch of Tortall. He marries Thayet jian Wilima, from Sarain, in the first year of his reign. Progressive ruler.
Joren of Stone Mountain
Joren, although very handsome, is hostile to Kel from the start and makes life a misery for her, giving her weighted weapons and bullying her. He pays men to kidnap Lalasa to prevent Kel making her exams, but is finally caught. He is killed in the Chamber of the Ordeal.
Princess Josiane of the Copper Isles
A princess from the Copper Isles, she originally intends to be Jonathan's bride. However, he sees her cruelty and her madness, and drops her. She therefore joins in with Delia's plotting. Alanna kills her in the end, after she kills Faithful and Master Si-cham.
Josua
Captain of the Pirate Swoop's Guard.
Jump the Dog
Kel's pet, she saves him from a butcher after he stole some sausages. Although reluctant to keep him at first, Jump decides she needs looking after and stays with her. He is a firece wee dog, even if he isn't very handsome, and attacks bandits and hunts rabbits. He also warns Kel of danger.
Kadder of Carthak
The nephew and heir of Ozorne, Kaddar befriends Daine when she comes to Carthak. He becomes emperor when his uncle turns into a Stormwing. He has to deal with lots of rioting and protesting at his rule.
Kalasin of Sarain
Thayet's mother, Kalasin is the K'Miri wife of the Warlord of Sarain. Disgusted at her husband's treatment of hre people, she commits suicide, leaving Thayet and Buri to flee Sarain and make their way to Tortall.
Princess Kalasin
Although originally intending to be a Knight, Kalasin, Jonathan and Thayet's oldest daughter is sent to stay with a Countess where she learns to be a lady. She is named after Thayet's mother.
Kara
One of the girls that Alanna trains to be a shaman whilst she stays with the Bloody Hawk tribe.
Keel
A soldier who was captured with Alanna at Fort Drell.
Keladry of Mindelan
The youngest daughter of Piers and Ilane of Mindelan, Kel accompanies them to the Yamani Isles when she is only four. She grows up there, learning weapons skills with Nariko. She is the first 'official' female page in living memory, and is therefore bullied throughout her training. She becomes Raoul's squire, and is much in favour as she knows all about the Yamani Isles and their customs. Her best friend is Neal, whom she has a crush on whilst she is a Page. She falls in love with Cleon, whilst she is a squire. She gains her shield eventually, after being given a task by the Chamber of the Ordeal. She is especially skilled at jousting.
The Killmaster
An assasin working under Claw to kill Jonathan.
Kourrem
One of the girls that Alanna teaches to become a Shaman whilst with the Bloody Hawk tribe. She enjoys weaving, teaching Alanna how to do it.
Mistress Kuri Tailor
A healing woman who assists Eleni Cooper. She is later in charge of the women in the Queen's Riders, in a domestic sense.
Kylaia al Jmaa
The Shang Unicorn, who is, according to Liam, "the most beautiful thing on two feet."
Lalasa Isran
Gower's niece, Lalasa is a quiet and shy country girl, who comes to the palace after her family is killed by bandits. She becomes Kel's maid and friend. She is skilled with a needle, and can open her own dressmakers shop when Kel becomes a Squire. She is twice traumatised whilst she is with Kel, being attacked by Vinson and kidnapped to make Kel late to her exams.
Laughing Nell
A pretty flower girl at the Dancing Dove. (possibly also known as Red Nell,/a>, who is killed by Claw's men?)
Liam Ironarm
The Shang Dragon. Liam meets up with Alanna in Maren, and accompanies her to Sarain and the Roof of the World. He becomes her lover, but because he is afraid of her Gift, they break up. He still ocmes to Tortall with her, helping save the day during Jon's eventful coronation.
Lindhall Reed
Numair's old teacher in Crthak, Lindhall is there to aid the escape of slaves. He returns to Tortall when Kaddar becomes emperor, and teaches at the palace.
Queen Lianne
Queen of Tortall; mother of Jonathan and sister of Duke Gareth of Naxen. Victim of the Sweating Sickness and other illnesses induced by Duke Roger, her nephew.
Lightfingers
A member of the court of the Rogue, patron of the Dancing Dove. Is killed by Claw's men. One of Myles' drinking companions. George sends him into the desert to find Alanna while she is with the Bazhir.
Lord Provost
Common-born minister of crime, feared and/or respected by members of the court of the Rogue. Foreign Rogues apparently make the sign against evil when his name is mentioned.
Lory & Rand
Sarra's friends, whom Daine is visiting when the Bandits hit Snowsdale.
Mahaud ibn Shaham
Second-in-command of the King's Own during the time of Jonathan's ascension to the throne.
Mahman Fadul
Umar Komm's co-shaman, who would like to be the head shaman of his tribe. (thus allowing Umar Komm to stay with the Bloody Hawk and teach).
Makil Eddace
The so-called 'Lord of Free Corsairs' who attacks Pirate's Swoop, probably in the pay of Carthak.
Mammoth
Daine's boss dog back on the farm in Snowsdale.
Lord Mandash
A miserly Lord that Alanna has often told to arm his peasants. Is killed by diversionary ogres while Pirate's Swoop is being attacked.
Daine, first to pull the wagon to Summer Camp at Pirate's Swoop, and later as her and Numair's packhorse.
Marek Swiftknife
A burglar in the court of the Rogue, he rises to become George's second-in-command. A patron of the Dancing Dove and a friend of Sir Myles.
Mari Fahrar
Mother of Hakim, the Bloody Hawk's finest weaver and the first woman of the tribe to welcome Alanna.
Lord Martin of Meron
Governor of Fief Meron in the Great Southern Desert. A stern, fair man who greatly dislikes the Bahzir tribes. Father of Geoffrey.
Maude
The village healer at Trebond, eventually the healer and caretaker of the children at Pirate's Swoop. Gives Alanna and Thom their early lessons in magic and healing.
Maura of Dunlath
Maura is the second daughter of the previous Lord of Dunlath, from his second marriage to a commoner. Her half-sister, Yolane plots against the crown, and when she discovers this, Maura runs away to tell the King. Daine and Numair help her defeat Yolane, and Maura is now in charge of Dunlath, with help from her guardian, Douglass of Veldine.
Merric of Hollyrose
Page/Squire at the same time as Kel. Bullied by Joren, embarassed when Kel helps him. Eventually becomes her friend.
Mi-chi
A Doi tribeswoman who has the Gift of Sight and shares her fortune-telling skill with Alanna's group at the Roof of the World.
Mikal
Bloody Hawk tribesman wounded in the hillmen's raid.
Mikal of Danne
The Tusaine Ambassador to Tortall before the Tusaine War; a particularly arrogant diplomat
Micah
A soldier who was captured with Alanna at Fort Drell.
Miri
Daine's first friend among the Queen's Riders, Miri is from a fishing family. She had never rode a horse until she joined the Riders, and is a bit scared of them to start with. She makes it through her training, however.
Mogrul of Razor Scream
Stormwing King who suffers heavy casualties on Ozorne's side.
Moonlight
The mount Alanna (and Jon) bought from George Cooper.
Moonwind
A 59,000 year old dragon, who opposes Daine's guardianship of Skysong/
Myles of Olau
Knight, scholar, and teacher, as well as the court drunk. He went into trade to mend the finances of his Fief, and did quite well. Later he becomes the adoptive father of Alanna, husband of Eleni Cooper, and King Jonathan's spy-master.
Nahom Jendrai
A scholar-friend of Sir Myles who translates Alanna's map to the Roof of the World.
Nariko
The arms-mistress at the Emperor's court in Yamani. She taught Kel how to fight, and how to use a glaive, whilst she was at the Yamani court.
Nave the Fence
A rogue who worked with Claw in opposition of George Cooper.
Nealon of Queenscove
The oldest page in living memory, Neal (as he is more commonly known) was fifteen when he entered the service. It is probable that he did this in order to fulfil his family's duty to the throne. He befriends Kel, becoming her sponsor, and showing her around the palace, even though he is in the same year as she is. He is squire to Alanna, who teaches him to use his healing Gift as well as his knightly skills. He becomes a Knight the same Midwinter as Kel. His father is Duke Baird. Neal loves books.
Nightbreath
A curious dragon, who materialises close to the ground and other dragons.
Numair Salamin
Born in Carthak as plain old Arram Draper, Numair learned his magical craft at the side of Ozorne. Originally friends, Ozorne grew jealous of Numair's power and his status as one of only seven black robes in the world. He tried to kill him, leading to Numair fleeing to Tortall where he changes his name. He comes to the attention of King Jonathan who brings him to court. On a spying mission, Numair is captured, and is rescued by Daine and Onua. He becomes Daine's teacher, her companion and, finally, her lover. He currently lives at Court, where he teaches the pages about magic. He and Daine are not married.
Onua Chamtong
A K'miri from Sarain, Onua came to Tortall to escape her abusive husband. She becomes the Horsemistress for the Riders as she has Wild Magic. She hires Daine as her assistant and brings her too to Tortall. She has the gift too, and is skillful at hiding things.
Oranie of Mindelan
Another one of Keladry's sisters. She is currently engaged, aftre being shown about at court.
Orem Member of the court of the Rogue in House Azik, Port Caynn. Brother of Shem. Killed by Claw's men.
King Oron
King of the Copper Isles. Presumably Josiane's relative.
Owen of Jesslaw
A page in the year below Kel. Kel rescues him from being tormented by Joren and cronies, and he becomes one of her friends. His mother was killed by bandits. Once he becomes a Squire, he has trouble finding a knight-master, being left in Palace service until Myles gives him as post. As a desk knight, this is against all of Owen's dreams. Once Wyldon leaves his post, he takes Owen on as his squire at Kel's suggestion.
Emperor Ozorne
Numair's friend at University, he becomes the feared Emperor Mage of Carthak. He is a tyrant, and a red star burned ominously at his coronation. He is a jealous and cruel man, trying to kill Numair when he becomes better than him at magic. He plots to destroy Tortall, yet never openly declares war. His mages re-open the gates to the Divine Realms that let the Immortals back into the world. He kidnaps Daine when she comes to Carthak as part of the peace process, and brings about his own downfall as Daine destroys his palace. He turns into a Stormwing, turning himself into their king, and fully attacking Tortall. He is the pawn of Usuore, and eventually Daine kills him, stopping the war amongst the gods and in Tortall.
Padrach
One of the Rider recruits. Calls his pony Minchi. has a mountain burr.
Parlan
Innkeeper in Dunath village. Brother to Tait the huntsman.
Pathom Tourakom
Buri's brother, laid to rest next to Kalasin. He and his mother protected Kalasin from the warlord's guards as she sang her death chant in protest of jin Wilima's anti-K'mir laws.
Peachblosson & Hoshi
Peachblossom is a gelding that Kel chooses when she first becomes a page. He is bad tempered and grumpy. Badly treated by previous owners, Kel takes care of him. Peachblossom is bought as a gift for Kel by her 'mysterious benefactor' when she becomes a squire.

Hoshi is a mare. She is given to Kel by Raoul as a second mount. She is named Hoshi, which is Yamani for star, as she has a white star on her face.

The Peddlar
Betrayed and killed by Claw's men, along with Scholar, Orem, Shem, Lightfingers, and Red Nell.
Perrin the Clerk
Most persistant of Daine's swains. Has kissed her a few times.
Piers of Mindelan
Kel's father. He is a diplomat, who lived with his family in the Yamani Isles for six years and aided in the drawing up of the treaty between Yamani and Tortall. He also wrote books on Yamani etiquette.
Prettyfoot
One of Tait's dogs.
Prosper of Tameran
A page in Kel's year. He possesses magic, which he used to helped defeat the bandits in their second year.
Qirev
Stormwing that protests at Ozorne's casual dismissal of Stormwing casualties.
Quickmunch
A Marmot that Daine uses to communicate with Numair when they are seperated in Dunlath.
Quinden of Marti's Hill
A page in Kel's year, he joins Joren's clique. He is therefore not nice, and even when Joren graduates to Squire, still makes trouble for Kel.
Rainbow Windheart
The oldest dragon, often called Ancestor. Rules the Dragonmeet.
Ranulf
Sir Myles's major domo at Barony Olau
Ralon of Malven/Claw
A bully among the pages and squires in the palace in Alanna's time. Leaves court after Alanna defeats and shames him. Re-appears as Claw, a usurper in the court of the Rogue. Works for Delia of Eldorne and Duke Roger of Conte. Refuses to challenge George for his throne as King of the Rogue, but is killed by him in a fair fight anyway.
Raoul of Goldenlake & Malorie's Peak
Known as the Giant-killer after his exploits during the Immortals War. Friend of Alanna, training at the same time as her. Knight and, recently, Lord of the Realm. Commander of the King's Own and knight-master to Kel. Lover of Buri, but relatively shy, save his temper. Noted for his hatred of parties and social gatherings.
Rebel
A horse that Daine 'borrows' frm Dunlath village to get her to the pass quickly. An unsightly nag, scraggy, Rebel has won many bets for his master.
Red Nell
Betrayed and killed by Claw's men, along with Scholar, Orem, Shem, Lightfingers, and Peddlar.
Rikash Moonsword
A Stormwing, Rikash first starts by opposing Daine in Dunlath. They come to a sort of truce, and when she meets him again in Carthak, he plots against Ozorne, aiding in his downfall. During the Immortals War, he is ont he Tortallian side, only to be killed by the Chaos Creature that Raoul eventually slays.
Rispah
Queen of the Ladies of the Rogue; George's cousin. Active fighter in the Coronation Day battle, love-interest of Coram Smythesson.
King Roald
"The Peacemaker." King of Tortall and father of Prince Jonathan. A Gifted, peace-loving man set in traditional ways. Uncle to Duke Roger of Conte, husband of Lianne.
Prince Roald
A page at the same time as Kel, although two years older. Roald appears to be a model of his grandfather - peaceloving and quite shy. He is betrothed to Shinkokami. He feels that as royalty, he must be scrupulously polite, unswervingly fair and unbiased.
Duke Roger of Conte
The charming cousin of Prince Jonathan. He's the most powerful sorceror in the land, and uses his power to threaten the succession of the Tortallan throne, along with his co-conspriators, Delia of Eldorne and Alexander of Tirragen. Alanna knows him for her enemy the very first time they meet, and kills him twice.
Lady Roxanne
Mentioned in passing, she is the not-so-pretty noble Gary kissed as part of a bet.
Sacherell of Wellam
A page with Alanna, and once of the best ice-skaters in the palace. He's also fairly natural with a sword. Squire to Gary (or Raoul--debatable).
Salma Aynnar
The chief servant in charge of the pages. She is very understanding of Kel and is firendly towards her.
Sarra
Daine's mother and wife of Weiryn. She was a minor healer in her village of Snowsdale, when she was killed by bandits. This precipitated Daine's madness. She was taken by Weiryn, Daine's father, to live with him in the Realm of the Gods, where she becomes the Green Lady, looking after childbirth and gardens in the north of Tortall.
Sarge
A former Carthaki slave, Sarge ends up working for the Queen's Riders. He is in charge of the men, and also of some weapon's training.
Scholar
A member of the court of the Rogue; patron of the Dancing Dove, forges for a living. A friend of Sir Myles. Later is killed by Claw's men.
Seaver of Tasride
A page in Kel's year. His mother was killed by spidrens.
Selda
One of the Rider recruits. Bit of a bitch, and a drop-out.
Shem
Member of the court of the Rogue in House Azik, Port Caynn. Brother of Orem. Killed by Claw's men.
Princess Shinkokami
Also known as Shinko, and known as Cricket during her childhood. Shinkokama is the niece of the Yamani emperor and is sent to Tortall as a bride for Roald. She cements the treaty drawn up by Kel's father. Her family was in disgrace whilst Kel was in the Yamani Isles, and associated with her freely. This has given her an understanding of Tortallian manners and language. She is very beautiful, and quite skilled in the use of her glaive and shunksen.
Master Si-Cham
Chief of Masters at the Mithran Cloisters in the City of the Gods. Mutilated by Roger (and killed by Princess Josiane) in order to save Thom, Alanna, and Jon from Duke Roger. Travelled widely in his younger days, and knows Myles and Liam.
Lord Sinthya
A Lord in league with Carthak. Numair escapes from his dungeons after spying, disguised as a hawk.
Skysong the Dragon
Also known as Kitten. Daine adopted the baby dragon after her mother was killed by Carthaki raiders. Her mother was accidentally sucked into the Human Realms in the wake of Stormwings, and Skysong grows up in Tortall. The dragon learns to whistle locks off doors, and make rocks flash. She varies in colour, although her neutral colour seems to be a pale sky blue, and is more advanced than her comparable agegroup, as a result of staying with Daine.
Solom
Implied member of the Court of the Rogue, innkeeper of the Dancing Dove, where the King of Thieves lives.
The Sorceress of Alois
A friend of Halef Seif who died by the will of the fanatic people she loved. She also gave Alanna the idea to merge the crystal sword with Lightning.
The Sparrows
After living in the courtyard outside the quarters that Kel is giving as a Page, they accompany her, first on Summer Camps, warning her of trouble, and then as Raoul's Squire. They are useful as lookouts. Very few of the Sparrows are ever named, although Crown, who is their leader, and Freckle, her mate, are named, and both die in Persepolis during the Royal Progress.
Spots
Numair's horse.
The Spy
An assasin working under Claw to kill Jonathan.
Steelsings
Called Grizzle by Scamp, is one of the young dragons sent to guide Daine through the Dragonlands.
Stefan Groomsman
Hostler. Works for George, alerting him to things happening in the palace. Becomes Chief of the Palace Hostlers, after Numair trains him in the use of Wild Magic.
Summerwing
Last dragon to visit Human Realms before such visits were banned.
Sunclaw
An eagle that Daine uses to carry a message to the King.
Sunstone
A turtle that belongs to Lindhall Reed in Carthak.
Tano
Head of the Banjiku slaves who work in the palace. Tano helps Daine a few times. His wild magic is attarctive to cats.
Tahoi
Onua's dog - resuced her when she was being beaten by her husband. Accompanies her to Tortall. His name means "ox" in K'miri.
Tait
A hunstman in Dunlath. He taught Maura how to hunt and track, and is well liked by Daine after he helps her foil the rebellion.
Tarrus
Another Rider recruit. Doesn't listen when Daine tells him to fix his stirrup, adn is caught by Buri.
Teeu
The female hyena that Daine uses to track down Ozorne when she is destroying his palace. Sons are Aranh and Iry
Tereze
A maidservant in the estate Sir Myles keeps in Corus.
Thayet jian Wilima of Sarain
Born in Sarain, the only child of the ruling Warlord and his K'miri wife, Kalasin, she runs away with Buri her guard. They run into Alanna, who first takes them to the Roof of the World, and then takes them to Tortall. Thayet and Jonathan fall in love, and she becomes Queen. She starts schools across Tortall, and the Queen's Riders, an irregular army that takes women as well as men. She is also accompanied by the Royal Ladies, a special chosen group of ladies-in-waiting who can ride and shoot like Thayet. She is very beautiful, known as the most beautiful woman in Tortall, and very strong-willed. She buys a dress from Lalasa.
Thom of Trebond
Alanna's brother. He trained as a sorcerer in the Mithran Cloisters in the City of the Gods. Seen as a very powerful sorcerer, he comes to court when Alanna becomes a Knight, and stays when she leaves. He raises Duke Roger from the dead, and his gift becomes corrupted. He eventually helps Alanna defeat Roger, but dies at the time.
Thor
A big footsoldier at the River Drell known as "Big Thor"; betrayed and wounded by Jem Tanner; mercifully killed by Alanna.
Tianine Plowman
Maid to Adalia, Kel's sister. Best friend of Lalasa, helping her with her sewing projects.
Tilaine of Mindelan
Kel's sister-in-law. Married to Anders. Has quite a few children. Doesn't think much of Kel's wish to become a Knight, likening her to an Ox, who'd never get married anyway.
Timon, Head of the Palace Footmen
Timon starts off as Duke Gareth's personal manservant, showing Alanna in and out of his room. he then rises to be head of the palace footmen, announcing Thayet, Alanna and Buri on their appearance at court. He's now head of the palace servants.
Tkaa the Basilisk
Accidentaly comes into the Human Realm after Tristan summons Stormwings. He first stops a Coldfang from killing Daine and Kitten, then aids them in defeating the traitors in Dunlath. He is present at the siege of Port Legann, nursing Kitten, and helps in the defeat of Carthak. In Kel's time, he is found at the palace teaching the pages about Immortals.
Tolon Gardiner
One of the Mages that Tristan brings to Dunlath to help the rebellion.
Tristan Staghorn
Mage from Carthak, he aids Yolane in her rebellion against the crown. Friend of Numair from his Carthak days. Battles against Numair in the fight for Dunlath, and is turned into a tree.
Duke Turomot of Wellam
Lord Magistrate. Old and stuffy, disapproves of anything going against the law. He presides over the trial of Joren, imposing the harshest fine he can on him. He also supervises Kel during her Ordeal of Knighthood, so that no one can accuse her of cheating.
Uline of Hannalof
Beautiful girl. Engaged to Kieran haMinch. Nealon has a crush on her for a great deal of Page. She becomes one of Thayet's Royal Ladies, trained to hunt and ride with Thayet.
Ulmer of Greenhall
Villager sent to tell Jonathan about the Skinners attacking his village.
Umar Komm
Oldest and most respected Bahzir shaman; in charge of the Shamanic "school." Offers to look after Kara and Kourrem once they become shamans so Alanna can leave.
General Valmar
Third son of King Oron. Fights witht he Copper Islanders on Ozorne's side.
Varice Kingsford
Ex-lover of Numair, she take the opportunity to restart the romance whilst the Tortallians are in Carthak. She is most upset by his apparent death. She works for Ozorne as his hostess.
Vekkat
Stormwing King who protests at Ozorne's casual dismissal of Stormwing casualties.
Vinson of Genlith
Page/squire (K). One of Joren's cronies. Tried to rape Lalasa and was rejected by the Chamber of the Ordeal for raping and killing women in the lower city.
Volney Rain
Well-known court artist. Paints Numair's charm of Daine.
Warric of Mandash
Kinsman of Owen of Jesslaw. Two years below Kel, needs help from her with staff work.
Windfield
The innkeeper of the Wandering Bard in Berat, Maren. A friend of Sir Myles.
Wingjade
Scamp's father.
Wingstar
Kitten's grandmother. Accompanies Daine and Numair back to Tortall, and helps finish the Immortals War.
Lord Wyldon of Cavall
Training Master for the pages in keladry's time. Breeds dogs. Nicknamed The Stump by Neal, conservative and not entirely fond of Keladry. Leaves after Joren is killed in the Chamber of the Ordeal. Quite handy with the lance - last person to knock Raoul of Goldenlake from his horse.
The Wolf
A Shang Warrior who taught at the palace a month after Alanna left.
Yancen of Irenroha
Older page/squire (K). Whilst not one of Kel's group, "a good sort".
Yolane of Dunlath
Traitor. She plots with Carthak to steal the throne from Jonathan, sending Ozorne opals that were found in her lands. Her plans foiled by Daine and Numair, she tries to escape, only to be captured by Brokefang and his wolves. Her lands were taken from her, and Maura, her half-sister, granted the fief.
Zahir ibn Alhaz
Page/squire (K). One of Joren's cronies.
Zek
A pygmy marmoset that Daine rescues from the River Zekoi in Carthak.
Zhaneh Bitterclaws
Stormwing Queen, first threatens Daine and Onua when they are helping Numair hide. Daine shoots out her eye during this incident. Later, she shows up at Pirate's Swoop, where Daine kills her.
Dusan zhir Anduo
Desendent of the former rulers of Sarain, the zhirit Kaufain. Usurper to the Saren throne.
zhir Rayong
A noble in Sarain who is sworn to zhir Anduo, and after Thayet for zhir Anduo's political purposes.
Zia the Hedgewitch
Betrayed and killed by Claw's men, along with Scholar, Orem, Shem, Lightfingers, and Red Nell.
Zorina the Witch
A rogue who worked with Claw in opposition to George Cooper.
Zusha
One of Rikash's contemporaries, who calls him a 'mortal-lover'.