Characters in Tongues of Serpents

William Laurence

Former Royal Navy and Aerial Corps captain, exiled to New South Wales for treason, who leads the expedition into the interior.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Temeraire

Laurence's dragon and closest companion, who shares his exile and the search across the Australian interior.

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

John Macarthur

The leader of the colonial rebellion against Bligh's governorship.

William Bligh

The deposed governor of New South Wales, who wants his office back.

Iskierka

A fiercely competitive dragon travelling with Temeraire's party.

Also in Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants

Kulingile

A sickly runt dragon cared for by Demane.

Also in Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants

John Granby

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Emily Roland

Also in His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Crucible of gold, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King

Tenzing Tharkay

Laurence's guide and companion, who pursues a smuggling ring in the colony.

Also in Black Powder War, Victory of Eagles, Blood of tyrants, League of Dragons, Temeraire: In the Service of the King