The heroes, villains, and legends of the Red Rising trilogy. Each carved their name into the history of the Society.
Darrow of Lykos / Darrow au Andromedus
The Reaper
Born a Red in the mines of Mars, Darrow was transformed into a Gold to infiltrate and destroy the Society from within. He becomes the legendary Reaper, a symbol of revolution and hope for the lowColors.
Allegiance
Sons of Ares / The Rising
Virginia au Augustus
Mustang
The brilliant daughter of Nero au Augustus, Virginia earned her nickname 'Mustang' at the Institute. She is one of the most intelligent and capable Golds of her generation, eventually becoming a key ally to Darrow's revolution.
Allegiance
House Augustus / The Rising
Sevro au Barca
The Goblin
Small, feral, and fiercely loyal, Sevro is Darrow's most trusted friend and the leader of the Howlers. Despite his unhinged appearance, he possesses a cunning mind and unwavering dedication to the cause.
Allegiance
Sons of Ares / The Rising
Cassius au Bellona
The Morning Knight
The golden son of House Bellona, Cassius is considered one of the finest warriors of his generation. His friendship with Darrow turned to bitter enmity after discovering Darrow killed his brother Julian at the Institute.
Allegiance
House Bellona / Sovereign
Adrius au Augustus
The Jackal
Virginia's twin brother and one of the most dangerous minds in the Society. The Jackal is a sociopathic genius who will stop at nothing to claim power, including betraying his own family.
Allegiance
House Augustus / Himself
Eo of Lykos
The Persephone
Darrow's first wife, whose execution for singing a forbidden song sparked the flame of revolution. Though she appears only briefly, Eo's dream of freedom for the lowColors drives Darrow throughout the series.
Allegiance
The Dream of Freedom
Nero au Augustus
ArchGovernor of Mars
The powerful ArchGovernor of Mars and father to Virginia and Adrius. A cunning political player who commands respect and fear in equal measure throughout the Core.
Allegiance
House Augustus
Fitchner au Barca
Ares
The secret leader of the Sons of Ares and Sevro's father. As a Proctor at the Institute and later as the revolutionary Ares, Fitchner worked to tear down the Society from within.
Allegiance
Sons of Ares
Roque au Fabii
The Poet
A sensitive poet and brilliant naval tactician, Roque was one of Darrow's closest friends at the Institute before betraying him to the Sovereign, unable to accept the revolution's chaos.
Allegiance
The Society / Sovereign
Tactus au Rath
The Wild One
A hedonistic and unpredictable Gold known for his wild behavior and appetites. Despite his flaws, Tactus showed the capacity for growth and redemption before his death.
Allegiance
House Mars (Institute) / Darrow
Victra au Julii
The Fury
A fierce warrior from House Julii known for her beauty, violence, and sharp tongue. Victra becomes one of Darrow's most loyal allies and eventually finds love with Sevro.
Allegiance
The Rising
Ragnar Volarus
The Shield of Tinos
A giant Obsidian warrior enslaved as a bodyguard, Ragnar discovered the truth about the gods his people worshipped and became a powerful ally to the Rising, fighting to free his people from Gold lies.
Allegiance
The Rising
Gold
Rulers, warriors, leaders
Red
Miners, laborers
Obsidian
Elite warriors, bodyguards
Gray
Soldiers, police
Blue
Pilots, navigators
Silver
Financiers, businessmen
White
Priests, judges
Pink
Servants, entertainers