List of NPCs

General Description: Even though he was born human, Eragon looks more like an elf thanks to both the dragon's magic and the magical change that makes human Riders appear more like elves. His ears are pointed, although not as much as an elf, with almond-shaped eyes and upswept brows, broad forehead and having retained the ability to grow a beard (elves cannot), overall he looks more handsome than any human, and more rugged than any elf. He has few scars, due to his to his transformation at the Agaetí Blödhren removing all his physical wounds, past and present. However, battles after that event have left him with some new scars. He appears to be a man in his mid-twenties. His magic and swordsmanship have not faltered or faded in all this time. In fact, they have improved, along with his mind skills.

Background: When Eragon became a Rider, he was a mere farm boy, out hunting when a dragon egg appeared magically before him. After the dragon Saphira hatched for him, Eragon became the first Dragon Rider to be born in a hundred years and was subsequently trained by Brom and later Oromis. He became an accomplished swordsman and magician in a relatively short time, and became the Varden's last hope, and best warrior.

Eragon was also the frequent traveling companion of the elven princess Arya, the Dwarven king Orik, and the Lady Nasuada; as well as being the half-brother of the Dragon Rider Murtagh Morzansson and the cousin of the great warrior Roran Stronghammer. He was also named an Elf Friend and as a full member of Dûrgrimst Ingeitum, effectively binding him to more races than any other Rider in history.

After many bloody battles and much heartache, the Varden and their allies finally attacked Galbatorix at Urû'baen and Eragon fought his greatest enemy once and for all. After defeating Murtagh in single combat, having Murtagh betray the dark king directly afterwards, Eragon fought Galbatorix head on and overpowered the ancient enemy of his order by casting a spell on him, trying to make him understand his wrongdoing. Feeling all the pain, suffering, and misery he had caused over the last hundred years Galbatorix was driven to commit suicide, destroying a part of his palace and nearly killing Eragon and his companions in the process.

Afterward both Alagaësia and Eragon were finally allowed to live in peace and freedom. He and Saphira left Alagaësia, heading into the lands to the east with several elven spellcasters, in order to look after and raise the dragon eggs they had discovered in a secret vault on Vroengard, as well as protect the last of the Eldunarí, the dragon's heart of hearts, which contained the minds of the dragons of old, still alive but almost helpless, only able to defend themselves with mind and, occasionally, magic.

To this day he dwells within the mysterious lands to the east, leader of the Riders and teaching, instructing the new Riders as they rise once more.

Personality: Mostly mysterious, being a dragon. She is proud, and also vain at times. Protective of her Rider, Eragon. In battle she is a blood-thirsty killing machine, although her bond with Eragon has lessened her blood-thirsty battle-hungry nature.

Though Saphira was young, she was very wise and often comforted and guided Eragon, and sometimes others, when they were upset or needed advice. Saphira was very proud, and it's been mentioned that she had never bowed to anyone except Islanzadí and several dwarves (while drunk). She also felt she was bending her pride slightly by calling Oromis and Glaedr "Master". Saphira was quite vain, thinking herself the most beautiful and magnificent creature in the world. While in Ellesmera, Saphira submitted to Glaedr. After refusing to mate with her, she attacked him, injuring both of them and becoming depressed. Eragon found her huddled up in a cave on the Stone of Broken Eggs, upset because she thought Glaedr didn't find her comely enough.

Saphira would not hesitate to give people her blunt opinion and even threatened Ajihad by telling him that if he had tried to kill Eragon, she would have destroyed Farthen Dûr and torn him apart. Saphira also enjoyed fighting, but claimed that it was a good thing that Eragon didn't share her love of fighting, as they balanced each other out. In battle she was ferocious, and Eragon once told her that he was very glad they weren't enemies. It's likely that her ferocity came from her mother.

As Eragon's dragon, Saphira had a deep emotional bond with him. As such, she would do anything to keep him alive. As a result, she went with him in most ventures, though not always agreeing with them. Her main goal was to keep Eragon safe, even stating that should Eragon be captured, she would go so far as to give herself up to Galbatorix, dooming Alagaësia, just to save Eragon. She was very protective of him and always looks out for his needs. In addition, Saphira's bond to Eragon was so strong that it could go to the point where sometimes Eragon and Saphira consider themselves as not as two beings but one.

In Brisingr, Saphira and Eragon's bond was developed to point where they were able to finish the others' sentences and to be able to anticipate what each other would say. Most of the time they did this without even realizing it.

When they were separated, Saphira seemed to handle it much better, probably due to her being alone many years of her life, but still felt sick when separated from Eragon, and is always reluctant to leave him, because she knew that he nearly always got into trouble without her there.

Personality: Arya was usually stoic, impassive and reserved; giving no hint as to what her emotions might be. When she did show them they tended to be very strong. She refused most questions about her past to people who did not know her identity already, and even then treated most of them coldly and indifferently, including Eragon and her mother, and with a very serious attitude. Her span of tolerance was short, and she frequently became annoyed or impatient with Eragon. She also tended to be opinionated and outspoken, often arguing with the dwarves because of their difference in beliefs, stating that unlike them, the elves do not mutter to the air for help.

Arya appeared to hold traditional human gender roles in distaste, and reminded Eragon on more than one occasion that she was not a "helpless female". She also mentioned during Brisingr that even after seventy years among them, she still didn't understand why humans believe men and women should wear different things.

Perhaps because of her seventy year separation from her people and the death of her companions at the hands of Durza, Arya became solitary, aloof, and withdrawn. She said herself that she had always been of a "solitary disposition". When among the Varden, or even the elves, she not to have company and, on occasion, appeared uncomfortable among other elves. Most of the time she kept to herself and out of other peoples' company. After the hatching of Fírnen in Inheritance, she seemed much happier, presumably because she now has a constant companion.

After returning to the elves, she opened up more to Eragon and became happier. In Brisingr they talked all night, and talked more openly about their feelings and past experiences with each other.

In one instance, Arya healed a minor wound of Eragon's, though he could have easily healed it himself. This showed Arya might be beginning to feel the same way about Eragon that he does for her. Before Eragon and Murtagh engage in Brisingr, she pauses before telling Eragon something important.

In Inheritance, Arya reacted positively towards a second fairth made of her by Eragon and exchanged true names with him. In the last chapter of the book, she dropped all pretense for a few brief moments, revealing that she does have feelings for him.

Unlike the rest of her people, she was direct and practical in speech, rarely wasting breath with expressions or similes, and was not bothered with the idea of using animal products such as leather. Despite her solitary disposition, she was very dedicated to her people and cause, enduring endless tortures to keep the secrets of the elves out of the Empire's hands, and even willing to die for no reason other than to deny Galbatorix. She also seemed to feel a sense of duty in protecting or helping Eragon and Saphira at any opportunity. This was largely due to the yawë that she took upon herself, which was her pledge of unconditional service towards her people. (Will be edited/shortened/more added later on)

Background: Arya removed herself from the elves presence because she chose to become an ambassador of the Varden. In an effort to hatch Saphira, she spirited it between the elven cities hidden deep within the vast forest Du Weldenvarden, in an effort to resurrect the Dragon Riders of old, and reunite the races, to take fight of the evil king Galbatorix. Arya was named a friend of the elves (symbolized by her acceptance of the Yawë), and to the cause of the Varden. She was the elven ambassador to the Varden for seven decades. She was appointed the courier of the dragon egg Brom and Jeod had managed to recover from Galbatorix's clutches. She spent 20 years conveying the precious egg back and forth from Farthen Dûr to Ellesméra, in the hopes that eventually a new Dragon Rider would be found. (More to be added later)