Characters in Tower of Dawn

Chaol Westfall

The former Captain of the Guard, seeking healing and military aid on the Southern Continent.

Also in Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Kingdom of Ash

Yrene Towers

A gifted healer at the Torre Cesme whose path helps Chaol confront his wounds.

Also in The Assassin and the Healer, The Assassin's Blade

Nesryn Faliq

Chaol's military companion and former Adarlan guard; her arc in the Southern Continent takes her in a different direction from Chaol, giving Tower of Dawn two interleaved storylines.

Sartaq

A prince of the Khagan and leader of the rukhin — riders who bond with giant ruk birds; his storyline with Nesryn explores the ruk clans and the Valg threat reaching the Southern Continent.

Hafiza

The Healer on High of the Torre Cesme, Yrene's mentor and one of the most powerful healers alive; her knowledge of ancient magic becomes crucial to the war.

Hasar

One of the Khagan's children; her political maneuvering to protect her position is part of the court intrigue Chaol and Nesryn navigate at Antica.

Kashin

A prince of the Khagan who backs Yrene's efforts and grows close to her over the course of the book.