A princess from the northern country of Teod, who is clever, outspoken, and politically savvy. She seeks to form an alliance with Arelon and finds herself working against the king's policies.

A gyorn of the Derethi religion, known for his logical thinking and disciplined demeanor. He aims to convert Arelon to his faith using reason and strategy rather than force.

A passionate Derethi priest whose intense emotions and past losses fuel his actions. He opposes Elantris and its people, driven by his personal grievances and ambition.

A pessimist from Duladel with a thoughtful and fair-minded nature. He becomes an ally to Raoden, supporting efforts to revitalize Elantris despite his own skepticism.