Characters in An Ember in the Ashes

Laia

Elias Veturius

A Mask, one of the Empire's elite soldiers, secretly plotting to desert on the eve of his graduation from Blackcliff Academy.

Also in A Torch Against the Night, A Reaper at the Gates

Marcus Farrar

A sadistic Blackcliff cadet and rival to Elias, competing in the Trials to become the Empire's next Emperor.

Also in A Torch Against the Night

Helene Aquilla

Elias's best friend, the only female cadet at Blackcliff, fiercely loyal to the Empire.

Also in A Torch Against the Night, A Reaper at the Gates, A Sky Beyond the Storm

Keris Veturia

Also in A Torch Against the Night, A Sky Beyond the Storm