AT CAMP NATALON

Cristov, son of Tarik

Natalon, Masterminer

Tarik, Natalon’s uncle, a miner Kindan, son of Danil the wher-handler

AT THE HARPER HALL

Murenny, Masterharper

Zist, Masterharper

Cayla, Zist’s wife

Pellar, adopted son of Zist and Cayla

AT CROM HOLD

Fenner, Lord Holder

CHILDREN OF THE SHUNNED

Halla, a young girl

Tenim, a young lad

AT HIGH REACHES WEYR

D’vin, wingleader, bronze Hurth

Sonia, daughter of the Weyr Healer