The Elder God of the seas. Also masquerading as the manservant Bugg, servant of Tehol Beddict.

The Elder God of the Warrens, the source of all magic. Created the Warrens of his own being, his blood being Magic. Has chosen the human Kruppe as his servant.

Spawn of Tiamat, one of the True Dragons. Forger of the sword Dragnipur, and slain by it.

A mysterious Elder God, walking the borders of Kurald Emurlahn, the realm of Shadow.

One of the four founding races. Believed extinct, but recent events have disputed that fact.

One of the four founding races. Reptilian race who comes in two castes: Longtails, the warrior caste, and shorttails, the more advanced leading caste.

One of the four founding races. An ancient race with close ties to Omtose Phellack, the Elder Warren of Ice.

One of the four founding races. Underwent a ritual causing the whole race to become immortal to fight their wars against the Jaghut.

Treach, also known as Trake, The Tiger of Summer and Battle.

King of High House Death.

Lady of the Earth, the Sleeping Goddess.

Children of Mother Dark.

The Azath, an entity of vast power, manifesting as Houses created as prisons for entities of power.

These Houses possibly exists on every continent, are also portals, and a possible way to Ascend. They are also repositories for the hitherto unknown Lost Elementals.

The Twins, sister and brother, the Twins of Chance. He who pushes, she who pulls.

Shadowthrone, also known as Ammanas, King of High House Shadow .

Formerly Kellanved, ruler of the Malazan Empire before being betrayed by Laseen, Master of the Claw.