TiganaGuy Gavriel Kay

Characters in Tigana

7 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Devin (Tigana)
A young singer who joins Alessan's band of travelling musicians and learns something of his own origins.
Alessan (Tigana)
The last prince of Tigana, who leads a band of wandering musicians across the Peninsula to restore his lost country's name.

Antagonists

Brandin
The sorcerer-king of Ygrath, driven by grief for his slain son, who erased the name and history of Tigana with magic.
Alberico of Barbadior
A sorcerer and warlord from Barbadior who holds the eastern provinces of the Peninsula and rivals Brandin.

Supporting characters

Dianora
A survivor of Tigana's destruction placed in Brandin's court with a purpose set against him.
Baerd
The son of a sculptor whose works were destroyed, and a loyal companion who travels with Alessan.
Catriana
A fiery member of Alessan's travelling band who carries a heavy burden of her own.