Characters in Pillars of Creation

Jennsen

Ungifted, magic-immune half-sister of Richard Rahl, who has spent her life hiding from her father's reach.

Oba Rahl

Richard's cruel half-brother, drawn under the influence of a dark voice.

Emperor Jagang

Leader of the Imperial Order, whose armies press against D'Hara.

Also in Blood of the Fold, Temple of the Winds, Faith of the Fallen, Naked Empire, Chainfire, Confessor

Richard Rahl

The current Lord Rahl, who appears but is not the lead of this book.

Also in Stone of Tears, Blood of the Fold, Temple of the Winds, Soul of the Fire, Faith of the Fallen, Naked Empire, Chainfire, Confessor, The Omen Machine, The Third Kingdom

Kahlan Amnell

Richard's wife, a Confessor, drawn into the danger around the Pillars.

Also in Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears, Blood of the Fold, Temple of the Winds, Soul of the Fire, Faith of the Fallen, Naked Empire, Chainfire, Phantom, Confessor

Tom (Sword of Truth)

A stranger who helps Jennsen on her journey.

Darken Rahl

Jennsen's late father, whose legacy shapes her life.

Also in Wizard's First Rule