Characters in The Name of the Wind

Kvothe

Legendary arcanist and musician recounting his own life story to a chronicler.

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

Chronicler

The scribe who tracks Kvothe down and records his story.

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

Denna

An elusive, independent woman Kvothe is drawn to throughout the story.

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

Bast

Kvothe's fae student and companion at the inn where the story is being told.

Also in The Wise Man's Fear, Narrow Road Between Desires

Ambrose

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

Simmon

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

Wilem

Also in The Wise Man's Fear

the Chandrian

Devi

Also in The Wise Man's Fear, Narrow Road Between Desires

Auri

Also in The Wise Man's Fear, A Slow Regard of Silent Things

Fela

Also in The Wise Man's Fear