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MAJOR CHARACTERS

Richard St. Vier is the Swordspoint most talented and popular swordsman as well as its protagonist. According to Shira Daemon, St. Vier is an honorable man who does not appreciate to be extorted (3).

Alec is St. Vier’s instigating boyfriend. Ellen Kushner, author of Swordspoint, calls Alec “my terribly flawed, beloved character (2). Alec is also a noble; his title plays an important role later in Swordspoint when he rescues St Vier from further prosecution by the Council of Lords. Famous reviewer, Orson Scott Card says, “the relationship between St. Vier and Alec is fascinating, quickly winning the reader's sympathy” (1).

Duchess Diane Tremontaine is a beautiful lady with immense political power. Although she may seem trustworthy, Diane Tremontaine manipulates others to achieve her goals.

Lord Michael Godwin is a handsome and romantic man who is interested in swords play. Yet, his trouble with Lord Horn eventually sends him to Chartil for refuge.

Lord Basil Halliday, also known as Crescent Chancellor, is a politician who some nobles want dead. Lord Asper Lindley Horn is a nobleman who wants St. Vier to do murder Lord Godwin which ultimately becomes his downfall.

Lord Tony Ferris is a politician known as the Dragon Chancellor whose goal is to become the Crescent Chancellor. Although his plotting and scheming may seem that he will be successful, Lord Ferris is not able to fulfill his hopes.

MINOR CHARACTERS

Lynch is a swordsman that the Duchess hires to duel St. Vier which becomes his last fight.

de Maris is a swordsman who jumps into the fight with Lynch and St. Vier. Maris dies in this fight.

Marie is the superintendent, laundry woman, and whore.

The Duke of Karleigh is a nobleman and member of Council of Lords who hires St. Vier and suspiciously left town.

Lady Mary Halliday is the wife of Lord Basil Halliday and friend of the Duchess.

Lydia Godwin is the mother of Lord Godwin.

Brent is a swordsman who has a conflict with Alec and fights St. Vier.

Ginnie Vandall is a friend of St. Vier and works with swordsmen.

Hugo is a swordsman who works with Ginnie Vandall.

Lady Olivia Rosillion is Lord Michael’s lover and Bertram’s wife.

Lord Bertram Rosillion is friends with Lord Michael and husband of Olivia.

Felman is a librarian.

Master Vincent Applethorpe is Lord Michael’s swordsman instructor.

Nimble Willie is a thief. He often informs St. Vier about other people. Rosalie is the owner of Rosalie’s and friend of St. Vier.

Jessamyn is Richard’s ex-girlfriend who he murdered.

Katherine Blount is Lord Ferris’s mistress and his connection to St. Vier.

Lord Christopher Nevilleson is a nobleman who works with Lord Halliday.

Lord Montague is Raven Chancellor and member of the Council of Lords.

Lord Arlen is a nobleman on the Council of Lords.

Work Cited (1)	Card, Orson Scott. "Fantasy & Science Fiction - September 1988 - Books to Look For." Fantasy & Science Fiction - September 1988 - Books to Look For. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2015. .

(2)	Wagner, Wendy N. "Author Spotlight: Ellen Kushner by Wendy N. Wagner | Fantasy Magazine." Author Spotlight: Ellen Kushner by Wendy N. Wagner | Fantasy Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2015. .

(3)	Daemon, Shira. "Swordspoint." N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2015. .