The Rithmatist
The RithmatistBrandon SandersonRithmatist, book 1
Characters in The Rithmatist
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Joel Saxon
A student at Armedius Academy who is not a Rithmatist but is desperate to study Rithmatic magic, and who is drawn into the mystery of the disappearing students.
Supporting characters
Professor Fitch
A smart, reserved Rithmatics teacher at the academy who investigates the strange events alongside Joel and Melody.
Melody Muns
A red-haired Rithmatist student at the academy who becomes Joel's friend and partner in the investigation.
Andrew Nalizar
A Rithmatist professor at the academy with combat experience from the war in Nebrask.
Inspector Harding (The Rithmatist)
A federal investigator sent to the academy to look into the disappearances.
Thomas York (The Rithmatist)
The principal of Armedius Academy, who knew Joel's father.