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The Stormlight Archive Character Names

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Kaladin /KAL-uh-din/ A darkeyed spearman haunted by his past, who becomes a Windrunner. Shallan /shuh-LAN/ A lighteyed noblewoman with a troubled past and the ability to Soulcast. Dalinar /DAL-ih-nar/ A highprince and brother of the assassinated king, known as the Blackthorn. Adolin /AD-uh-lin/ Dalinar's son, a skilled duelist and a charming noble. Jasnah /JAZ-nuh/ A brilliant and skeptical scholar, and Shallan's former ward. Szeth /Seth/ An assassin bound by stone to obey and carrying a Shardblade. Navani /nuh-VAH-nee/ A skilled artifabrian and the wife of Dalinar. Renarin /REN-uh-rin/ Dalinar's younger son, plagued by illness but blessed with unusual insight. Wit /Wit/ A mysterious and witty storyteller with knowledge spanning the Cosmere. Teft /Teft/ A former soldier struggling with addiction, who becomes a Windrunner squire. Syl /Sil/ A Windspren and Kaladin's constant companion, also her cognitive form name. Lift /Lift/ An Edgedancer who can manipulate friction and lives on the streets. Rock /Rock/ A Horneater who serves as a cook and archer. Taravangian /TAR-uh-VAN-jee-un/ The king of Kharbranth, known for his extreme shifts in intelligence and empathy. Venli /VEN-lee/ A Listener who bonds with a stormspren, becoming a Singer. Elhokar /EL-ho-kar/ King of Alethkar who struggles with leadership, political intrigue, and personal insecurity. A tragic figure whose flaws drive significant conflict throughout the series. Sadeas /suh-DAY-us/ A cunning Highprince whose political maneuvering and battlefield strategy make him a major antagonist. Known for his ruthlessness and manipulation of power. Amaram /AM-ar-um/ An ambitious Alethi officer driven by the pursuit of power and becoming a Knight Radiant. Ruthless in methods and corrupt in his advancement through military ranks. Moash /mo-ASH/ A talented soldier and Bridge Four member struggling with vengeance, duty, and moral complexity. His character arc spans multiple books with significant emotional depth. Lopen /LO-pen/ An energetic and optimistic Herdazian soldier and Bridge Four member with distinctive speech patterns and surprising emotional depth beneath humor. Dunny /DUN-ee/ A spearman and member of Bridge Four who shows courage despite limited combat abilities. Faces tragedy and demonstrates the vulnerability of common soldiers. Dabbid /DAB-id/ A mute member of Bridge Four who communicates through gestures and expressions. Despite his inability to speak, he contributes significantly to the group's survival. Kabsal /kab-SAHL/ A scholar-spy in Kharbranth with mysterious connections to greater powers. His role intersects knowledge, ambition, and larger political forces affecting the realm. Yalb /YALB/ A sailor from Kharbranth who serves as a connection between distant parts of Roshar. Though minor in appearance, he aids in transporting key characters across waters. Gaz /GAZ/ A sergeant and leader of bridge crews known for harsh discipline and brutal methods. Serves as a minor antagonist in the bridge crew narrative sections.

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