The Name of the Wind

Main Characters and Their Development

• Kvothe - the main character of the book, a talented musician and magician who tells his own story. As a child, he was part of a troupe of traveling performers, but after their death at the hands of mysterious beings called the Chandrian, he goes to the University to learn more about magic and find answers to his questions. Along the way, he faces many challenges, but his intelligence and talent help him overcome them.
• Denna - a mysterious and beautiful girl whom Kvothe encounters throughout the book. She is also a talented musician and has a complex relationship with Kvothe. Her past and motives remain largely enigmatic.
• Bast - Kvothe's student and friend who lives with him at the inn. He is a fae and possesses magical abilities. Bast cares for Kvothe and seeks to restore him to his former life.
• Kilvin - a master arcanist and teacher at the University who instructs students in the art of sympathy (magic). He is a strict but fair mentor who helps Kvothe develop his skills.
• Elodin - an eccentric master namer who teaches Kvothe the art of naming things by their true names. He plays a crucial role in the development of Kvothe's magical abilities.
• Ambrose - a student at the University and Kvothe's main antagonist. He is an arrogant and wealthy young man who constantly clashes with Kvothe and tries to harm him.
• Simmon and Wilem - Kvothe's friends at the University. Simmon is a good-natured and loyal friend, while Wilem is more pragmatic and witty. They support Kvothe in his adventures and studies.