Characters in Black Powder War

William Laurence

Captain in His Majesty's Aerial Corps and Temeraire's captain, who leads the mission to Istanbul and is drawn into the Prussian campaign.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Temeraire

The Chinese-bred dragon of the title pair, who is eager to carry word of Chinese dragon society back to Britain.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Napoleon Bonaparte

The French emperor whose advancing armies and alliances drive the war around the mission.

Also in Throne of Jade, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, League of Dragons

Lien

A white Chinese dragon who blames Temeraire for her master's death and is tied to the forces opposing the mission.

Also in Throne of Jade, Victory of Eagles

Emily Roland

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Tenzing Tharkay

A guide of mixed British and Nepalese heritage who helps the party travel overland.

Also in Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Iskierka

A small, battle-hungry young dragon introduced in this book.

Also in Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants

John Granby

Laurence's first lieutenant, who travels with the crew on the long overland journey.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Empire of Ivory, Tongues of Serpents, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King