Wizard of the Pigeons
Wizard of the PigeonsRobin Hobb
Characters in Wizard of the Pigeons
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Wizard
A homeless Vietnam veteran in Seattle with memory loss and PTSD; possesses the magical gift of Knowing and feeds the city's pigeons. His real name is deliberately withheld.
Antagonists
Mir
A malevolent dark entity, known only as Mir, that emerges from Wizard's forgotten past to prey on his power and threaten the city.
Supporting characters
Cassie
An enigmatic fellow magic-user who introduced Wizard to Seattle's hidden magical life and acts as his mentor, speaking in roundabout, fairytale-like stories.
Lynda
An ordinary woman who becomes entangled in Wizard's life; her presence tests the rules and taboos that govern his magic.
Rasputin
One of the city's other street wizards, whose magic expresses itself through music.