Characters in Empire of Ivory

William Laurence

Aerial Corps captain and Temeraire's handler, sent to Africa to find a cure for the dragon plague while pressing for dragon rights at home.

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

Temeraire

Chinese-bred Celestial dragon who champions dragon rights and, being immune to the plague, is key to the search for a cure.

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

Napoleon Bonaparte

French emperor preparing to invade a Britain weakened by the epidemic.

Also in Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, League of Dragons

Jane Roland

Aerial Corps admiral, Emily's mother, partnered with the dragon Excidium.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Victory of Eagles

Moshoeshoe

African prince whom Laurence wins a measure of respect from while the expedition is held captive.

John Granby

Laurence's loyal first lieutenant and captain of the dragon Iskierka.

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

Emily Roland

Young ensign serving as a runner in Temeraire's crew.

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

Iskierka

Fiery, headstrong Kazilik dragon who flies patrols alongside Temeraire.

Also in Black Powder War, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants

Catherine Harcourt

Longwing captain of Lily, who travels with the expedition and grows close to Tom Riley.

Tom Riley

Captain of the Allegiance, who carries the expedition to the Cape and clashes with Laurence over slavery.

Hannah Erasmus

Former slave and missionary's wife whose ties to the Tswana make her an important intermediary.

Maximus (Temeraire)

Regal Copper dragon of Captain Berkley, who joins the expedition weary of the search.

Demane (Temeraire)

Young African boy who helps the expedition hunt for the healing fungus.