Characters in Golden Fool

FitzChivalry Farseer

Serving at Buckkeep under the alias Tom Badgerlock as bodyguard to Lord Golden and apprentice to Chade; tutors the prince in the Skill.

Also in Assassin's Apprentice, Fool's Errand, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest, Fool's Fate, Fool's Assassin, The Fool's Quest, Assassin's Fate

Prince Dutiful

Heir whom Fitz secretly trains in the Skill while shielding the secret of his Wit.

Also in Fool's Errand, Fool's Fate

The Fool

Maintains his Lord Golden persona, with Fitz posing as his servant; their relationship is the emotional core of the book.

Also in Assassin's Apprentice, Fool's Errand, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest, Fool's Fate, Fool's Assassin, The Fool's Quest, Assassin's Fate

Chade Fallstar

Spymaster and Fitz's mentor, directing his work at court.

Also in Assassin's Apprentice, Fool's Errand, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest, Fool's Fate, Fool's Assassin, The Fool's Quest

Thick

A dim-witted servant who proves to be unusually strong in the Skill.

Also in Fool's Fate

Civil Bresinga

A young Witted noble entangled with Prince Dutiful's circle.

Kettricken

Queen of the Six Duchies managing the delicate Outislander betrothal.

Also in Assassin's Apprentice, Fool's Errand, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest, Fool's Fate, The Fool's Quest

Nettle

Fitz's daughter, gifted with the Skill, whom he reaches through dreams while keeping his distance.

Hap

Fitz's adopted son, now pursuing an apprenticeship in Buckkeep Town.

Also in Fool's Errand