Lord Alan of Trebond (p.1) - father of Alanna and Thom; his wife died when they were born turning him bitter and cold

Alanna of Trebond (p.1) - the redheaded, purple-eyed twin to Thom of Trebond. Of course, if you don't know who she is you are in big trouble.

Thom of Trebond (p.1) - Alanna's twin, a weakling who likes to study as much as his father

Maude (p.3) - the village healer of Trebond Proper who began the twins' teachings in magic

Coram Smythesson (p.11) - the man who helped raise the twins along with Maude, a retired Soldier of the King

George Cooper (p.18) - King of the Rogue in Corus

Stefan (p.20) - horse hostler at the palace

Timon (p.20) - head servant in the palace

Duke Gareth of Naxen (p.21) - advisor and cousin to King Roald

Ralon of Malven (p.26) - a noble who is training as a page at the palace when Alanna arrives