Dawnshard
DawnshardBrandon SandersonThe Stormlight Archive, book 3.5
Characters in Dawnshard
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Rysn Ftori
A Thaylen merchant apprentice who uses a wheelchair following a climbing accident, whose journey to Akinah gives her access to knowledge that changes her role in the Cosmere.
Supporting characters
Lopen
A one-armed Windrunner assigned as Rysn's protection, whose cheerful energy and one-handed competence make him one of the series' most distinctive side characters.
Rushu
An ardent scholar assigned to accompany Rysn's expedition and investigate the secrets of Akinah.
Huio
A Windrunner assigned alongside Lopen to protect Rysn on her expedition to Akinah.
Cord
A Horneater who serves as cook aboard Rysn's expedition ship.
Minor characters
Nikli
A representative of the Sleepless who reappears aboard the ship during the story's climax.