The rose and the thorn
Characters in The rose and the thorn
4 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Royce Melborn
A cynical, ruthless thief with a mysterious past and lethal skill, one half of the Riyria partnership.
Also in The Crown Tower, The Viscount and the Witch, Death of Dulgath, The disappearance of Winter's daughter, Drumindor, Avempartha, Heir of Novron, Nyphron Rising, Percepliquis, Rise of Empire
Hadrian Blackwater
A principled, warm-hearted master swordsman who balances Royce's colder instincts.
Also in The Crown Tower, The Viscount and the Witch, Death of Dulgath, The disappearance of Winter's daughter, Drumindor, Avempartha, Heir of Novron, Nyphron Rising, Percepliquis, Rise of Empire
Supporting characters
Gwen DeLancy
A refugee running a brothel in Medford who holds a dangerous secret and becomes central to Royce's story.
Also in Death of Dulgath, Heir of Novron, Rise of Empire, Theft of Swords, Wintertide
Reuben Hilfred
A young palace guard devoted to Princess Arista, caught up in the court conspiracy.