The Assassin and the Underworld
Characters in The Assassin and the Underworld
3 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Celaena Sardothien
The fourth novella strips away most of Celaena's usual bravado; her feelings for Sam, her awareness of Arobynn's manipulation, and her longing for a life outside the guild are all surfaced here more directly than anywhere before.
Also in The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Healer, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Empire, Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Kingdom of Ash
Sam Cortland
Sam's role expands from rival to co-protagonist; his decision to propose buying their freedom is the emotional hinge of the novella and establishes the stakes for the fifth and final story.
Also in The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin's Blade
Antagonists
Arobynn Ahamar
The King of Assassins and Celaena's guardian-captor; his manipulative hold over both Celaena and Sam is shown in sharpest relief here, as the consequences of defying him become increasingly clear.