Sword Catcher Study Guide

Older Princess of Sarthe, beloved of her people. Conor believed that he was to marry Aimada, and signed a contract to marry a Sarthian Princess, but was duped by the Sarthian ambassadors who betrothed him to Princess Luisa instead. 

Owner of the Caravel, a pleasure house on Hourglass Street, older sister of Merren. Artal Gremont became obsessed with her and offered to make her his official mistress, which her father refused. Gremont then had her father thrown into prison, later raping Alys, which caused her father to commit suicide and Gremont to be exiled. She was paid a settlement by his family.

The Ragpicker King, Holder of the secret twelfth Charter (crime). Has an agreement with the King of the Hill, that he will never be imprisoned but will make sure crime in the city stays civilized. Employs Ji-An and Merren, Lin agrees to help him with a task, and offers Kel a job to find out who Prosper Beck's patron is. 

Delegate from Sarthe who arranges the marriage contract for Conor. When she feels that Sarthe is dishonored after finding out about Conor's long betrothal to the Malgasi Princess, she tricks Conor and brings a much younger princess for him to marry, while not breaking their contract. She is killed by a crossbow bolt in the attack on Marivent. 

Deceased

Princess of Kutani. 

Lin's patient and retired merchant on the gold roads. Hid many treasures below his floorboards, incluidng a Source-Stone and Qasmuna's book. Slips the stone to Lin without her knowing, and disappears, likely killed.

Deceased?

Daughter of the Head of the Alleyne Family, holding the silk Charter. Friend fo Conor, who was given a grass ring by Kel when they were young, which she holds in a locket she always wears. Her mother wanted her to marry Conor, but changed to a marriage with Artal Gremont after Conor was set to marry Princess Luisa. Antonetta wants to stay unmarried and hold the Charter herself. She helps Kel with several things, including smuggling Lin into the palace and escorting Princess Luisa. 

Legate of the Arrow Squadron, previously Sword Catcher to King Markus. He knows that Kel has been seeing the Ragpicker King and asks him to make sure the tie between the two remains unbroken, but tell him what is discussed. 

Son of the Head of the Gremont Family, holding the tea and coffee Charter. Was sent away because he raped Alys Aster and had her father imprisoned, leading to Alys' father's suicide. Is being called back to Castellane due to his father's age and Lady Alleyne wants to arrange a marriage between him and Antonetta. 

Son of the Maharam, who was exiled for trying to learn magic in order to return his mother from the dead. 

Exiled

Leader of the House of Women, who raised Lin after her parents were killed and Mayesh was unable to take care of her. Skilled at making talismans. 

Son of the Head of the Roverge Family, holders of the dye Charter. Friend of Conor. His family wona dispute against a family of ink makers, likely by bribing the judges, which ruined the other family and drives them out of the city. On Ascension Day, Roverge ships are blown up in revenge. 

Crown Prince of Castellane, Duke of Marakand, Potentate of Sarema. Son of King Markus and Queen Lilibet, originally of Marakand. All of his debts were purchased by Prosper Beck, which forced him to enter a marriage contract with Sarthe and use the advanced dowry to pay his debts. Was whipped for this and healed by Lin. Gives Lin Qusmana's book for healing Kel. Cannot stop thinking about Lin, no matter how much he wishes to. 

Maharam of the Castellane Sault, who leads the Ashkari people within the Sault. Hates magic of any kind, partly because it caused him to exile his own son, partly because it could bring danger to the Ashkar people.

Princess of Malgasi, betrothed to Prince Conor before either of them was born. 

Crawler who works for Prosper Beck. 

Confidante to the Ragpicker King, prodigal noble of the Kang family who is very good at killing, possibly killing several members of Han family before disappearing to Castellane. 

Lin's younger brother and Mayesh's grandson, currently traveling with a caravan on the Gold Roads.

Head of the Falconet House, holding the spice Charter. A friend of Conor and Kel, who insists he is loyal to Conor.

Orphan with Marikand heritage, who becomes Sword Catcher for Prince Conor. He is stabbed by Prosper Beck's Crawler Jerrod and is healed by Lin, they become almost friends. Refuses to accept that he is in love with Antonetta and has been since they were children. Works for Andreyen to try to find Prosper Beck's patron but is unsuccessful. Agrees to work with him again after the attack on Marivent. 

Queen of Castellane, originally from Marikand. Conor's mother and Markus' wife. 

Ashkari physician, the best in Castellane, older sister of Josit and granddaughter of Mayesh. She heals Kel after he is attacked by the Crawlers and later heals Conor after he is whipped. She knows that Kel is Conor's Sword Catcher. Mayesh would like her to become the next Ashkari Counselor, but she has not accepted the position. Starts working for the Ragpicker King to find Qusmana's book, which Conor finds and gives to her. After the Maharam confiscates the book, Lin declares herself as the Goddess reborn in order to get it back. 

Head of the Alleyne Family, holders of the silk Charter. Mother of Antonetta. When she believed that Kel was interested in Antonetta romantically, she let him know in no uncertain terms that he was unworthy of her daughter, or of any nobles on the Hill.

Younger Princess of Sarthe, who is betrothed to Prince Conor in a marriage contract without being seen first. Sarthe duped Conor into believing that he would be marrying Luisa's older sister. Luisa was killed in the attack on Marivent. 

Deceased

Member of the Montfaucon Family, which holds the textile Charter. Friend of Conor. 

Ashkari girl whose parents died in Malgasi and best friend of LIn, who suffers from a mysterious illness that does not respond to treatment. Lin became a physician and is constantly trying to find new medical information in order to heal Marian. 

King of Castellane who is more interested in reading the stars than ruling. Was fostered in Malgasi, where he was tutored by Fausten, who has followed Markus since. Betrothed Conor to the Malgasi Princess before either was born. Did something terrible in the Malgasi court, although it is not clear what that was. Believes that whatever he did is going to cause his downfall and the downfall of Castellane. Had Fausten executed for treason and Conor whipped for entering a marriage contract without council. 

Astronomer and tutor from Malgasi, who has counciled King Markus since he was fostered in the Malgasi court. Knows of some wrong that Markus did in Malgasi. After the Malgasi delegates reveal Conor's betrothal to Princess Elsabet, King Markus believes that Fausten betrayed him and has him imprisoned, and later executed, for treason.

Deceased

Ashkari Counselor to the palace, grandfather of Lin and Josit. Wants Lin to follow him as Counselor. 

The best poisoner in Castellane, younger brother of Alys Asper, working for the Ragpicker King. Has a vendetta against Artal Gremont for causing his father's death.

Crime lord in Castellane who is being funded by a member of the nobility, who bought up all of Conor's debts, forcing him to sign a marriage contract with Sarthe and use the advanced dowry to pay his debt back. One day, suddenly disappears from Castellane without notice. 

Delegate of Malgasi, who reveals that King Markus betrothed Conor to Princess Elsabet before Conor was even born. Leaves Castellane irate after finding out the Conor had signed a marriage contract with Sarthe instead. 

Head of the Gremont Family, who holds the coffee and tea Charter. Has been having secret meetings in the Maze. His son was sent way after raping Alys Aster, but is being brought back due to Gremont's age. Warns Kel, believing he was Conor, not to trust anyone before he dies from the attack on Marivent. 

Deceased

Member of the Black Guard and guard of Princess Luisa, vowed to guard Luisa until her death. After Luisa was killed in the attack on Marivent, Vienne went on the warpath and attacked Conor, fighting Kel. King Markus came in and threw Vienne against the wall, killing her. 

Deceased

• Falconet - spice Charter

• Roverge - ink Charter

• Alleyne - silk Charter 

• Raspail - timber Charter

• Uzec - wine Charter

• Montfaucon - textile Charter

• Cazalet - banking Charter

• Gremont - coffee and tea Charter

• Esteve - horse Charter

• Sardou - glass Charter

• Gasquet - oil and perfume Charter

• King or Queen - "Your Highness"

• Prince - "Monseigneur"

• Nobleman - "Sieur"

• Married Noblewoman - "Chatelaine"

• Unmarried Noblewoman - "Demoselle"

• Marakandi Nobleman - "Amirzah"