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Character Role Analysis

Alanna and Thom of Trebond

These siblings could hardly be more different from each other…unless you count their stubbornness, in which case they're very, very similar. Oh, and having red hair and violet eyes, too.

Otherwise, though, Alanna and Thom are worlds apart. Alanna loves hiking, hunting, fighting, and riding, and she just can't wait for her chance to become a knight. Thom loves magic and reading. Alanna basically hates magic, while Thom loathes having to do anything physical. Alanna has a big heart, while Thom is selfish: the only other human being he gives a flip about is his sister. Hm. Wonder what's going to happen with this duo in the sequels?