Character guide · Dark Fantasy

The Blacktongue Thief Characters

by Christopher Buehlman · By E. M. Larkin

Who's who in The Blacktongue Thief — every major character, explained.

Spoiler warning. This page discusses the entire book, including the ending.

first-person thief, cipher and debtor to the Takers Guild.

Spanth warrior and handmaiden of death searching for her missing queen.

witch whose magic and relationship with Kinch reshape the journey.

Galva’s missing queen, captured amid the giants’ northern attack.

creditor, trainer and hidden director of Kinch’s mission.