Introduction
The The Wheel of Time series features a rich cast of characters. This guide covers everyone you need to know.
Main Characters
Main Characters:
- Rand al'Thor: The Dragon Reborn, prophesied savior who will either save or destroy the world at Tarmon Gai'don
- Matrim Cauthon: Trickster hero with incredible luck, memories of ancient generals, and the Horn of Valere
- Perrin Aybara: Blacksmith who can communicate with wolves and struggles with his violent nature
- Egwene al'Vere: Innkeeper's daughter who becomes the youngest Amyrlin Seat in Aes Sedai history
- Nynaeve al'Meara: Village Wisdom turned Aes Sedai, one of the most powerful channelers alive
- Aviendha: Aiel Maiden of the Spear who becomes a Wise One and one of Rand's loves
- Elayne Trakand: Daughter-Heir of Andor who becomes Queen and an Aes Sedai
- Min Farshaw: Seer who can read viewings of the Pattern and becomes Rand's constant companion
Supporting Characters
Supporting Characters:
- Moiraine Damodred: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah who discovers and guides the Dragon Reborn
- al'Lan Mandragoran: Last king of Malkier, Warder to Moiraine, uncrowned king seeking to reclaim his homeland
- Thom Merrilin: Court-bard and gleeman with a mysterious past as a spy and political manipulator
- Loial: Ogier scholar fascinated by human stories and the ta'veren he travels with
- Cadsuane Melaidhrin: Legendary Aes Sedai who becomes Rand's advisor in his final battles
- Siuan Sanche: Former Amyrlin Seat, deposed and stilled, later Healed and bonded to Gareth Bryne
- Gareth Bryne: Greatest general of his age, Captain-General of Egwene's army
Antagonists
Antagonists:
- The Dark One: Shai'tan, the source of all evil, imprisoned but seeking to break free and remake reality
- Ishamael/Moridin: First and most dangerous of the Forsaken, philosopher of nihilism who becomes Nae'blis
- Lanfear: Most powerful female Forsaken, formerly Mierin, who loved Lews Therin and desires Rand
- Rahvin: Forsaken who conquered Caemlyn and killed Morgase (or so it seemed)
- Sammael: Former military leader turned Forsaken, rules Illian until killed by Rand
- Padan Fain: Darkfriend peddler transformed by Shadar Logoth, becomes something beyond Dark or Light
Character Development
One of the strengths of The Wheel of Time is how characters grow and change throughout the series.
Character Relationships
The relationships between characters form the heart of the series, creating complex dynamics that drive the plot forward.
