Characters in Alanna: The First Adventure

Alanna of Trebond

A nobleman's daughter who trades places with her twin to train as a page under the name "Alan," hiding her sex through years of knight's training.

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Ralon of Malven

An older, bullying page who torments Alanna during her first year at the palace until she defeats him in combat.

Duke Roger of Conté

Prince Jonathan's cousin, a powerful and charming sorcerer whom Alanna distrusts from their first meeting at the palace.

Thom of Trebond

Alanna's twin brother, who trades places with her to study sorcery at the convent instead of training as a knight.

King Jonathan of Conté

The crown prince, three years older than Alanna, who becomes her closest friend and training companion among the pages.

George Cooper

The King of Thieves in the capital's lower city, who befriends Alanna and teaches her street fighting and survival skills.

Sir Myles of Olau

A rumpled, absent-minded knight who teaches history to the pages and becomes Alanna's mentor and confidant.

Coram Smythesson

The Trebond family's loyal manservant and former soldier, who trains Alanna in combat before her palace years and continues to watch over her there.