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The Ragpicker KingCassandra ClareThe Chronicles of Castellane, book 2

Characters in The Ragpicker King

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Kel

    Kel Saren, the Sword Catcher: Prince Conor's body double, bodyguard and confidant, who hunts the traitors behind a court massacre.

    Also in Sword Catcher

  • Lin Caster

    An Ashkar healer who has claimed to be the Goddess Reborn and is called to treat the ailing King.

    Also in Sword Catcher

Supporting characters

  • Conor Aurelian

    The Prince of Castellane, Kel's childhood friend, trying to take his duties seriously and find a suitable match.

    Also in Sword Catcher

  • Ragpicker King

    The ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld, whose clues Kel must follow.

    Also in Sword Catcher

  • King Markus

    Conor's father, the King, afflicted by a mysterious illness and kept out of public view.

  • Princess Anjelika

    A possible match for Conor, described as more than she seems.