Characters in Heir to the Empire

Luke Skywalker

The last Jedi, who stands against Thrawn's plans while trying to find his own way as a teacher.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Star Wars - Allegiance, Star Wars - Choices of One, Star Wars - Crosscurrent, Star Wars - Crucible, Star Wars - Death Star, Star Wars - I, Jedi, Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire, Star Wars - Survivor's Quest

Grand Admiral Thrawn

A brilliant Imperial strategist who returns from the Unknown Regions to rebuild the Empire and topple the New Republic.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Star Wars - Outbound Flight

Han Solo

Smuggler turned New Republic officer, drawn into the effort to resist Thrawn.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Star Wars - Allegiance, Star Wars - Choices of One, Star Wars - Crucible, Star Wars - Scoundrels, Star Wars - Shadow Games, Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire, Star Wars - Tatooine Ghost, Star Wars - The Crystal Star

Princess Leia Organa

A leader of the New Republic who becomes a target of Thrawn's forces.

Also in Dark Force Rising, Star Wars - Allegiance, Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire, Star Wars - Tatooine Ghost, The Truce at Bakura

Lando Calrissian

A former mining operator who helps resist Thrawn.

Also in Dark Force Rising, Star Wars - Crucible, Star Wars - Scoundrels, Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire

Mara Jade

A skilled operative working with the smugglers, who becomes a key figure in the story.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Star Wars - Allegiance, Star Wars - Choices of One

Gilad Pellaeon

A Star Destroyer captain serving as Thrawn's subordinate.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command

Wedge Antilles

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire

Talon Karrde

A smuggler whose network becomes entangled with both the Empire and the New Republic.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command

Khabarakh

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command

Joruus C'baoth

A cloned Jedi Master who guards a key Imperial storehouse.

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command

Borsk Fey'lya

Also in Dark Force Rising, The Last Command