* Does not appear in book, but is referred to.
Aenon* - mystical being and Creator of the world, according to legend.
Amacet – custodian and academic.
Arvica – councillor of Naerun.
Betharad (Betha)– elder sister of Jessa and Sarnd. Steward of Naerun.
Caldos – councillor of Naerun.
Davain – resident of Naerun.
Elian (Eli) – grandmother of Betharad, Jessa, and Sarnd. Wife of Torma, mother of Veric.
Elmal – cloth merchant who frequently trades at the Naerun market.
Ferran – councillor of Naerun.
Garel* – a child. Deceased.
Haveld – councillor of Naerun.
Ilparad – councillor of Naerun.
Jessa – Twin sister of Sarnd, younger sister of Betharad.
Karrti – demon from another world.
Kavilas – Marshal of Naerun.
Larya* – resident of Naerun.
Leadra* – custodian. Friend of Veric, Maenna and Relchen.
Lehir – resident of Naerun, former refugee.
Maenna* – custodian, mother of Betharad, Jessa and Sarnd. Wife of Veric. Deceased.
Menodin (Meno) – resident of Naerun. Friend of Sarnd, brother of Farodin.
Mirul – resident custodian of Naerun.
Niedde – custodian and academic.
Oreno – Protector of Naerun.
Orydneth* – wise woman of ancient times, revered for aiding humans in learning to control the Lifespring.
Pavena – deputy marshal of Naerun.
Relchen – custodian. Friend of Maenna and Veric.
Sarnd – teacher in Naerun. Twin brother of Jessa, younger brother of Betharad.
Talenon* - mystical being and adversary of Aenon, according to legend.
Taric* – worker at the Naerun market.
Tormas* – custodian, grandfather of Betharad, Jessa and Sarnd; father of Veric. Deceased.
Tuvan – custodian, friend of Veric, Maenna and Relchen.
Urzed – leader of the Enjeb. Deceased.
Veric* – custodian, father of Betharad, Jessa and Sarnd. Husband of Maenna, son of Elian and Tormas. Deceased.
Yskolian* – custodian, friend of Veric, Maenna and Relchen. Deceased.