Characters in Ashes of Man

Hadrian Marlowe

The narrator, rumored dead after the disaster that ended Kingdoms of Death, now grieving and broken as he tries to understand his role in the war against the Cielcin.

Also in Empire of Silence, Howling Dark, Demon in White, Kingdoms of Death, Disquiet Gods

Valka Onderra

The Tavrosi witch and xenologist who brought Hadrian through alive, and whose strength carries him back to his feet; this volume is as much her story as his.

Also in Demon in White

Syriani Dorayaica

The Prophet-King of the Cielcin, who has united the clans under one banner and learned to track the Emperor's movements along the Imperial borders.

Also in Kingdoms of Death

William XXIII

The Sollan Emperor, Lord of Man, who believes Hadrian is chosen and who is himself in danger as Cielcin legions close in on his progress through the borderlands.

Bassander Lin

The Mandari Imperial officer Hadrian first met on Emesh, now a solid and dependable ally in the war.

Also in Empire of Silence

Lorian Aristedes

Lorian the Misborn, a sharp-tongued commander of Hadrian's Red Company and one of his most loyal friends.

Hector Silva

Sir Hector Silva, a young knight new to the series in this book, who reminds Hadrian of the man he was when he started out.

Kaim-Olorin du Otranto

Prince Kaim, a Jaddian prince who is among the new figures Hadrian comes to know in this book.