Main characters
Eragon- He finds a dragon egg while out hunting in the dreadful spine. When the egg hatches he names her Saphira. He raises her in secret until he is forced to reveal her presence. He is the protagonist along with Saphira.
Brom- He is a dragon-rider-in-hiding. His dragon was killed by the evil rider Morzan. He becomes Eragon's teacher.
Saphira- She is Eragon's dragon. She is very wise.
Galbatorix- He is the evil ruler of Algaesia which is where the story takes place. Although he is not directly in the book he is a very important character.
Durza- Durza is a shade which means that he is possessed by evil spirits. Shades are really strong and only three people have ever survived encountering one. He is the main antagonist in the story.
Murtagh- He is a huge character in the other books. He saves Eragon's life many times. He has a secret that could destroy him.
Urgals- They are creatures who are in treaty with Galbatorix. Thy are evil creatures whose only joy come from killing.
The Varden- They are the only rebellion against Galbatorix.
Brom- He is a dragon-rider-in-hiding. His dragon was killed by the evil rider Morzan. He becomes Eragon's teacher.
Saphira- She is Eragon's dragon. She is very wise.
Galbatorix- He is the evil ruler of Algaesia which is where the story takes place. Although he is not directly in the book he is a very important character.
Durza- Durza is a shade which means that he is possessed by evil spirits. Shades are really strong and only three people have ever survived encountering one. He is the main antagonist in the story.
Murtagh- He is a huge character in the other books. He saves Eragon's life many times. He has a secret that could destroy him.
Urgals- They are creatures who are in treaty with Galbatorix. Thy are evil creatures whose only joy come from killing.
The Varden- They are the only rebellion against Galbatorix.