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| Rating | 4.29 |
| Reviews | 4,397 reviews |
| Total Ratings | 24,701 |
| 5 Star Rating | 11,808 |
| Genres | Fantasy |
| Pages | 550 |
Below is a complete list of The Devils characters from Joe Abercrombie’s dark fantasy novel. It includes all named, supporting, minor, and cameo figures.
The Devils Characters
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Brother Eduardo “Lopez” Diaz | Monk from Leon appointed Vicar of the Chapel of the Holy Expediency by Cardinal Zizka. Out of his depth leading a band of dangerous “flock” members. |
| Princess Alexia “Alex” Pyrogennetos | Street thief from the Holy City, claimed by Duke Michael as heir to the Serpent Throne of Troy. Foul‑mouthed and cunning; torn between survival instincts and the role of princess. |
| Duke Michael of Nicaea | Alex’s supposed uncle, dispossessed Eastern duke seeking to restore her to Troy’s throne. Skilled swordsman, charismatic figure, loyal to the cause. |
| Jakob of Thorn | Scarred, ancient Knight Templar cursed with immortality. Grim, skilled warrior bound to protect Alex. |
| Baptiste | Flamboyant, witty former “lay minister” of the chapel. Knife‑expert and con artist with vast “experience” in many shady fields. |
| Balthazar Sham Ivam Draxi | Arrogant necromancer bound to the chapel by Papal magic. Vain, scheming, desperate to break the binding. |
| Baron Rikard | Charming, centuries‑old vampire. Master of glamour and manipulation; feeds “gently” to regain youth and strength. |
| Sunnithilien “Sunny” Darktooth | Elven woman adept at vanishing. Dry humor and stealth make her an invaluable but mistrusted ally. |
| Vigga Ullasdottr | Towering Norse werewolf. Tattooed with runes and warnings. Violent, unpredictable, and lethal in wolf form. |
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Supporting Characters
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Zizka | Head of the Earthly Curia. Politically ruthless; assigns Diaz to lead the Chapel of the Holy Expediency. |
| Cardinal Bock | Head of the Celestial Choir; powerful magician. Oversees Alex’s magical binding. |
| Pope Benedicta I | Child Pope; magically gifted, whimsical, and unpredictable; imposes the binding on the chapel members. |
| Eusebius | Loyal servant to Duke Michael. |
| Papa Collini | Holy City crime boss; one of Alex’s creditors. |
| Queen of Clubs | Loan shark to whom Alex owes money. |
| Little Suze | Card cheat and another of Alex’s creditors. |
| Gal the Purse | Criminal mentor who taught Alex street scams. |
| Bostro | Enforcer for Papa Collini. |
| Shitty Teeth | Bostro’s henchman with rotten teeth. |
| Failed Pirate | Third thug in Bostro’s crew. |
| Duke Marcian | Youngest son of Empress Eudoxia; leads beast‑men in ambush against Alex’s party. |
| Constans, Sabbas, Arcadius | Marcian’s brothers, dukes of Troy; rivals for the throne. |
| Lady Severa | Ally in Troy mentioned by Duke Michael as trustworthy. |
| Bishop Apollonia of Acci | Charismatic leader of the “Blessed Company” pilgrimage; betrays Alex to Duke Constans’s agents for relics and reward. |
| Herr Karl‑Heinz | Language instructor from Jakob’s past. |
| Hobb | Prison keeper under the chapel; watches over “the devils.” |
| Eudoxia | Michael’s sister, deceased Empress of Troy; sorceress who created human‑animal hybrids. |
| Irene | Alex’s mother, slain rightful Empress of Troy. |
| Theodosia | Alex’s grandmother, former Empress of the East. |
| Oracles of the Celestial Choir | Blind, chained prophetic pair who verify Alex’s “born in the flame” legitimacy. |
| Sunny’s circus master | Mentioned in Sunny’s backstory; kept her as a chained spectacle. |
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Minor & Cameo Characters
| Character / Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Saint Beatrix | Diaz’s patron saint; vial of her blood carried as talisman. |
| Saint Aelfric, Saint Barnabus, Saint Evariste, Saint Natalia, Saint Justine | Saints referenced in ceremonies, relics, or dialogue. |
| Han ibn Khazi | Figure from Jakob’s past in desert campaigns. |
| Borys Droba | Soldier from Jakob’s history with a grim battlefield injury. |
| Halfdan, Olaf, Erik | Names from Vigga’s past; several implied victims. |
| Marcian’s Beast‑Men | Genetic/hybrid creations of Eudoxia: bull‑man, fox‑man, squirrel‑woman, ram‑man, hare‑woman, cat‑man, pig‑woman, others. |
| Pyromancer (Eudoxia’s coven) | Red‑robed sorceress who attacks Alex’s group at the inn; killed in the fight. |
| Blessed Company Pilgrims | Mix of wealthy, pious, and criminal types in Bishop Apollonia’s escort. |
| Moneylender & Thugs | Traveling lender with guards; later allied with Apollonia in treachery. |
| Convicted penitent pilgrims | Criminals serving religious sentences. |
| Merchants & prostitutes | Seen in pilgrimage camp. |
| Squirrel‑woman, Pig‑woman, Hare‑archer, Cat‑man knife wielder | Individual beast‑men killed in the Rolling Bear Inn battle. |
| Marcian’s crossbowman | Kills the wagon driver in ambush. |
| Stable boy (Rolling Bear) | Survives attack; later accompanies survivors. |
| The wagon “cargo” monster | Vigga in wolf form; unleashed to annihilate Marcian’s beast‑troops. |
| Street crowd / fish market sellers | Appear in Alex’s early chase scene. |
| Mounted Papal Guard | Majority killed in ambush at the inn. |
| Dead maid | Alex’s traveling maid, slain in Eudoxia’s coven attack. |
| Holy City prostitutes, pilgrims, beggars | Populate the opening chapters’ crowd scenes. |
| Portable pulpit crew | Bishop Apollonia’s transport aides. |
| Miscellaneous saints/relic sellers | Mentioned in world‑building of the Holy City. |
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