Gwalchmai, whose name translates to "Hawk of May", turns away from his mother's evil sorcery and fights to help bring Arthur's dream of peace in a war-ridden land to fruition.
Agravain starts out as a typical bully who looks down on Gwalchmai for his initial lack of fighting skill. He is a young, gifted warrior eager for battle and impatient towards his brother. However, Agravain grows and matures and becomes a loyal brother who is willing to stick up for Gwalchmai, even when most of Arthur's warband are suspicious of him.
Lot is the father of Gwalchmai and Agravain (and supposedly Medraut). He is a great war leader, but less of a tactician.
Morgawse, Gwalchmai's mother and Uther's legitimate daughter, is the brain behind Lot’s brawn. She is later revealed to channel a spirit called the Queen of Air and Darkness. She hates Arthur, at least in part because she believes that Lot, through her, has a better claim to be High King.
Medraut is the younger brother of Gwalchmai. As a young child, he looks up to Gwalchmai. Medraut eventually replaces Gwalchmai in Morgawse’s schemes and becomes enthralled by the darkness.
Arthur is the bastard son of Uther Pendragon. Other than his unexplained anger towards Gwalchmai, Arthur is an honorable and farsighted leader who dreams of a united, peaceful Britain.
Cei is Arthur's infantry commander, a large, powerful red head of violent temper, but with a keen sense of honor.
Bedwyr serves as a foil to Cei. He is patient and bookish, preferring wisdom over strength. He is one of the few knights to initially listen to and trust Gwalchmai.
Lugh of the Long Hand is an immortal who lives on the Land of the Blessed.
Ceincaled is Gwalchmai’s powerful steed, believed by Gwalchmai to be from the Land of the Blessed.
Taliesin is the Merlin character in Bradshaw’s trilogy. He’s a mysterious bard with an otherworldly aura and wisdom. Gwalchmai believes he is from or at least has been to Land of the Blessed.
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