Characters in Shadow of a Dark Queen

Erik von Darkmoor

Blacksmith's apprentice and illegitimate son of a baron, who flees Ravensburg and is recruited into a dangerous infiltration mission.

Roo Avery

Erik's friend, a quick-witted young man with a talent for scheming who flees the barony alongside him.

Emerald Queen

Ruler of a conquering army on the continent of Novindus, whose forces threaten to invade the Kingdom of the Isles.

Also in Rage of a Demon King

Stefan von Darkmoor

Erik's half-brother, the baron's chosen heir, whose assault on a friend sets the plot in motion.

Pug

Powerful Midkemian magician whose aid Miranda seeks, carried over from the earlier Riftwar books.

Also in Rage of a Demon King

Calis (Midkemia)

Half-elven captain who leads the company of condemned men sent to infiltrate the Emerald Queen's army.

Miranda (Midkemia)

Mysterious woman who aids Erik and Roo on the road to Krondor and later seeks the help of Pug.

Nakor the Isalani

Gambler from Isalani who becomes part of the story and has a hand in the company's mission.

Helmut Grindle

Merchant who aids Erik and Roo as they travel toward Krondor.

Rosalyn

Friend of Erik and Roo whose assault by Stefan drives them to flee.