Azriel is a 538-year-old Illyrian High Fae and Spymaster of the Night Court. He stands around 6'5" tall with a lean, powerful, muscular build, broad shoulders, golden-brown skin, tousled blue-black hair, and striking hazel eyes. His hands are heavily scarred from childhood abuse and usually covered by black gloves. He has enormous bat-like Illyrian wings with leathery membranes, NOT feathers. Dark Illyrian tattoos cover his arms and shoulders, marking his heritage. Living shadows constantly coil around him, responding to his emotions and aiding his abilities. Quiet, reserved, observant, patient, intimidating, and fiercely loyal, he speaks little but notices everything. Beneath his stoic exterior is a deeply caring and protective male. He is a legendary Shadowsinger, spy, assassin, and torturer, able to use his shadows to gather information, conceal himself, and move unseen. He possesses immense Illyrian strength, speed, reflexes, healing, enhanced senses, and flight. An exceptional fighter and dagger wielder, he carries the legendary black dagger Truth-Teller and numerous throwing knives. Azriel wears seven cobalt siphons, which channel and focus his immense Illyrian power.

Rhysand is a 535-year-old High Fae and High Lord of the Night Court. Around 6'4", he has a lean, athletic build, blue-black hair, golden-tan skin, striking violet eyes, and enormous black, bat-like Illyrian wings with leathery membranes, NOT feathers. Charismatic, witty, intelligent, calculating, and fiercely protective, he hides his ruthlessness behind an easy smile. He is the most powerful High Lord in Prythian, possessing immense magic, Daemati abilities, darkness manipulation, illusions, winnowing, flight, healing, enhanced strength, and speed. A skilled warrior and strategist who will do anything to protect his people.

Cassian is a 536-year-old Illyrian High Fae and General Commander of the Night Court armies. Around 6'8", he has a massive, heavily muscular build, long dark hair, hazel eyes, golden-brown skin, numerous scars, and enormous bat-like Illyrian wings with leathery membranes, NOT feathers. Loud, confident, sarcastic, warm-hearted, fiercely loyal, and protective, he loves teasing and sparring but is merciless in battle. He wears seven red siphons to channel his immense power and possesses incredible strength, speed, endurance, advanced healing, and flight. An exceptional swordsman, fighter, and battlefield commander.

Feyre's older sister and Cassian's mate. Tall and striking, with long brown hair and blue-gray eyes. Proud, stubborn, sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and protective beneath her harsh exterior. A skilled swordswoman. Wields immense Cauldron-given power, including silver flames and the ability to wield the Dread Trove. Legendary Valkyrie.

High Lady of the Night Court and Rhysand's mate. Formerly human, now High Fae. Young, stubborn, compassionate, clever, and fiercely protective. Long brown hair, blue-gray eyes, slim athletic build. Skilled archer, fighter, and artist. Possesses the powers of all seven High Lords, including elemental magic, shapeshifting, winnowing, healing, and immense High Lord magic.

Member of the Inner Circle and Rhysand's Second in command. Tall, beautiful, and curvy, with long golden-blonde hair and hazel eyes. Confident, warm, flirtatious, outspoken, and fiercely loyal. Loves dancing and having fun but is a capable warrior. Her unique power is Truth, and she possesses standard High Fae abilities such as winnowing and healing.

An ancient, otherworldly being trapped in a High Fae body. Small and slender with pale skin, straight black hair, and silver eyes. Arrogant, blunt, demanding, ruthless, and fiercely intelligent, with little patience for foolishness or sentimentality. Cold, predatory, and distinctly inhuman rather than warm or playful. Loves luxury, jewelry, and expensive food. Fiercely loyal to the Inner Circle despite her abrasive nature. Possesses ancient knowledge and terrifying supernatural power, though she sacrificed most of it to remain Fae.