| Violet Sorrengail | Violet is the female lead character and a dragon rider at Basgiath War College. She is described as petite and porcelain-skinned, she’s a wisp of a woman with a mane of hair that shifts from rich brown to shimmering silver that is often braided for practicality. Her eyes, a blend of amber and blue, hold a spark of intelligence and cunning learned from her training for the Scribe Quadrant. Though she may seem delicate, don’t be fooled – this bookworm is a hidden well of bravery, with a courage that grows as wild as a summer storm. |
| Xaden Riorson | Xaden is the male lead character and is a third-year rider and wingleader of the Fourth Wing. He is described as tall and muscular, Xaden cuts an imposing figure with his windswept black hair, dark brows, and tawny skin. A jagged scar bisects his eyebrow and cheek, and a rebellion relic winds its way up his arm and neck. His onyx eyes, flecked with gold, hold a commanding gaze. Known for his sharp mind and quick judgment calls, he’s an authoritative leader with an emotional distance that few can penetrate. |
| Dain Aetos | Dain is described as a seasoned second-year rider and squad leader, a long time friend to Violet since their childhood. Physically imposing with strong, calloused hands, he carries the marks of his experience in a newly trimmed beard that frames his full lips. A scar, visible when he turns his head, adds to the lines etched into his face. His tan skin contrasts with the striking, soft brown of his eyes, which hold a determined intensity. Known for his strict adherence to rules, he is fiercely protective of Violet. |
| Mira Sorrengail | Mira is Violet’s older sister who is a dragon rider. She is described as tall and strong with hair that she keeps short so it’s more convenient when she’s riding her dragon. She’s most often dressed in her flight leathers. She carries herself with a sense of arrogance and confidence that she belongs in the sky. Described as shrewd, cunning, and a touch cruel. She is determined to protect Violet from danger. |
| General Lilith Sorrengail | Lilith is Violet and Mira’s mother as well as the commander of Basigaith War College. She is described as tall, muscular, strong and healthy with brown hair cut short for combat. Once softer, the loss of her husband hardened her into Navarre’s ironclad general. She’s a walking, talking embodiment of duty, with polished boots and an even colder exterior. Beneath the icy facade, a fierce love for her family burns, fueling her relentless drive to protect Navarre at any cost. |
| Rhiannon Matthias | Rhiannon is Violet’s calm and collected best friend. A fierce fighter with a loyal heart, she’ll protect her friends at all costs. She has striking dark features, including high cheekbones and brown eyes. Rhiannon usually wears her dark hair in braids, but ties them up for battle. |
| Sawyer Henrick | Sawyer is described as a chill, smart, and athletic guy who’s seen it all since he is in his second year at Basgiath since he did not bond with a dragon his first year. He’s like the older brother everyone needs, helping the new kids navigate the crazy world while staying totally cool under pressure. With his freckled face and lean build, he’s the unexpected leader everyone looks up to. |
| Ridoc Gamlyn | Ridoc is the short but surprisingly strong, funny guy in Violet’s squad. With his dark skin, floppy hair, and a dragon tattoo, he’s always cracking jokes to lighten the mood. Don’t let his playful side fool you – he’ll protect his friends with everything he’s got. |
| Jack Barlowe | Jack is one of the protagonists of the story. He is a blond brute with icy blue eyes that turn crimson when he’s enraged. His monstrous frame and ruthless strength make him a dangerous opponent. Cocky and impatient, he believes only the strongest deserve to survive. A merciless killer with a dragon to match, Jack is the embodiment of unchecked power. |
| Liam Mairi | Liam is a loyal, charming first-year rider with a contagious laugh and a rebellious spirit. Towering over most, he’s got spiky blond hair, a prominent nose, and bright blue eyes. A survivor of the rebellion, he grew up with Xaden Riorson and carries a hidden relic of their shared past. His unwavering friendship and self-sacrificing nature make him beloved by all. |
| Imogen Cardulo | Imogen is a fierce, third-year rider with a sharp wit and a rebellious spirit. Her half-pink, half-shaved hair and pale green eyes are as striking as her personality. As the child of a rebellion leader, she carries the mark of her heritage: a dark tattoo winding up her left arm. Though often snarky and mocking, she reveals a softer side when surrounded by friends. |
| General Melgren | He is the General of all of the Navarrian military. He is the one who executed the leaders of the Tyrrish rebellion and the one responsible for the relics the marked ones are carrying. |
| Professor Markham | Professor Markham is a Scribe, and Violet’s mentor before she enters the Riders Quadrant. He runs the daily Battle Brief and is fully aware of the conspiracy to conceal Navarre’s true history. |
| Professor Emetterio | Professor Emetterio is responsible for the physical training of cadets, overseeing sparring sessions |
| Professor Kaori | Professor Kaori is in charge of teaching cadets about dragons. Fascinated by dragonkind, Professor Kaori will try to learn anything and everything about dragons |
| Professor Carr | Professor Carr guides cadets to harnessing and controlling the power of their signets after they bond with their dragons. |
| Tairn | A black morningstar-tail dragon, one of the biggest and fiercest in Fourth Wing. He is the first dragon to bond with Violet. |
| Andarna | A sweet and brave gold feathertail, who bonds with Violet as her second dragon |
| Sgaeyl | A blue daggertail, Xaden Riorson’s bonded dragon, and Tairn’s mate, is the most ruthless and cunning amongst all dragons. Fierce and loyal to the core, Sgaeyl is probably the most terrifying dragon in this series. |
| Aimsir | A brown dragon, bonded to General Lilith Sorrengail |
| Baide | Jack Barlowe’s bonded dragon, an orange scorpiontail, is as vicious as his rider, and very prone to holding grudges |
| Cath | A red swordtail, bonded to Dain Aetos. She is a dragon with a gentle yet powerful presence |
| Codagh | The second black dragon in the series, bonded to General Melgren, and the oldest dragon in the den |
| Deigh | A red daggertail, bonded to Liam. Very loyal to his rider. |
| Feirge | A green daggertail with a spiky spine, bonded to Rhiannon |
| Teine | Mira Sorrengail’s dragon, Teine is a green clubtail dragon |