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Sword CatcherCassandra ClareThe Chronicles of Castellane, book 1

Characters in Sword Catcher

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Kel

    An orphan raised at the palace as the double of Prince Conor, trained to take his place at public events and to take any blow meant for him.

    Also in The Ragpicker King

  • Lin Caster

    An Ashkar physician from a community ostracised for its rare magical abilities, who is determined to find knowledge forbidden to her people.

    Also in The Ragpicker King

Supporting characters

  • Conor Aurelian

    The charming, reckless Prince of Castellane, pressured to marry for political advantage, and the man Kel is bound to protect.

    Also in The Ragpicker King

  • Ragpicker King

    The mysterious ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld, whose web draws Kel and Lin together.

    Also in The Ragpicker King

  • Mayesh Bensimon

    The King's Ashkar counselor, pragmatic and torn between loyalty to the throne and to his own people.

  • Prosper Beck

    A slumlord who operates in Castellane's criminal underworld.