The Gathering Storm
Characters in The Gathering Storm
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Rand al'Thor
The Dragon Reborn, approaching psychological breaking point under the weight of prophecy, battle, and the demands of the Last Battle.
Also in The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, Lord of Chaos, A Crown of Swords, Crossroads of Twilight, Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light
Egwene al'Vere
The Amyrlin Seat-in-exile working to end the White Tower's schism through courage and political cunning.
Also in The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, The Path of Daggers, Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light
Supporting characters
Matrim Cauthon
Ta'veren trickster and general, leading a daring rescue mission while pursued by the gholam.
Also in The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, A Crown of Swords, Winter's Heart, Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, Towers of Midnight
Perrin Aybara
Wolfbrother lord pursuing his kidnapped wife while struggling with the prophetic role thrust upon him.
Also in The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, Lord of Chaos, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart, Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, Towers of Midnight
Nynaeve al'Meara
One of the most powerful Aes Sedai, loyal to both Egwene and Rand, whose skills in Healing are crucial to the arc.
Also in The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, Lord of Chaos, A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light