Luke is a Jedi Knight carrying the burden of being the last trained Jedi in the galaxy following the deaths of his mentors. He feels overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the Jedi Order and protecting the fragile New Republic. Without his teachers, he questions his ability to instruct his sister Leia and worries about falling to the Dark Side.

Leia is a former princess and current political leader who serves as a vital diplomat for the New Republic. She is pregnant with twins and overloaded with diplomatic duties, preventing her from dedicating time to formal Jedi training. Because of her political expertise, she is essential to building alliances with planets considering joining the new government.

Han is a former general in the Rebel army who has surrendered his wartime title to assist the New Republic economically. He spends his time attempting to recruit independent smugglers into doing legitimate shipping work for the new government. He is deeply protective of his pregnant wife and frustrated by the political bickering within the council.

Thrawn is a Chiss officer and the only non-human to achieve the rank of Grand Admiral in the Imperial army. He controls the remains of the Empire's military fleet and conducts calculated, multi-pronged attacks against the New Republic. He studies the art of different species to understand their psychology and exploit their weaknesses in battle.

Pellaeon is the second-in-command aboard the Chimaera and a veteran of the Imperial navy. Having served under Darth Vader, he initially expects Thrawn to react with violent anger when plans fail. He acts as an observer to Thrawn's tactical adjustments, often struggling to keep up with the Grand Admiral's logical leaps and strategic foresight.

Joruus is a mentally unstable clone of a deceased Jedi Knight who guards the Emperor's secret storehouse on Wayland. He possesses immense Force abilities and desires to exert direct, face-to-face control over the populations he governs. He agrees to coordinate Thrawn's Imperial forces in exchange for the promise that Luke, Leia, and Leia's unborn twins will be delivered to him.

Karrde is a powerful, highly successful smuggler boss who stepped into the power vacuum left by Jabba the Hutt. He runs his operation from a hidden base in the Myrkr forest, gathering intelligence and prioritizing neutrality between the New Republic and the Empire. He values hospitality and honors debts, which places him in a difficult position when high-profile figures enter his territory.

Mara is a skilled operative and smuggler working for Talon Karrde on Myrkr. Before the fall of the Empire, she served directly under Emperor Palpatine as the Emperor's Hand, carrying out specialized missions that standard troops could not handle. The Emperor's death destroyed her position of power, forcing her to accept any job she could find until joining Karrde's crew.

Lando is a former administrator and old friend of Han Solo who now runs a legal mining operation using mole miner machines. He remains disconnected from New Republic politics but remains loyal to his friends when they need assistance. He provides crucial technical support to trick pursuers and protect his allies.

Mon Mothma is the leader of the New Republic council, working to establish the principles and laws of the old government. She manages diplomatic assignments and political strategy. She frequently denies Leia's requests for time off to study the Force, insisting that Leia's political expertise is too critical to spare.

Fey'lya is an ambitious and manipulative counselor in the New Republic. He frequently criticizes the actions of former military leaders like Han Solo and maneuvers politically to increase his own influence. His hunger for power creates internal instability within the fragile new government.

Ackbar is a high-ranking military leader within the New Republic. He focuses on practical defense and strategic security for the government. He frequently finds himself targeted by Fey'lya's political maneuvering and faces accusations of treason.

Chewie is a Wookiee warrior and Han Solo's loyal co-pilot. He possesses a deep sense of honor and gratitude toward the New Republic for freeing his people from Imperial enslavement. He utilizes his cultural ties to secure a safe hiding place for Leia on his home planet of Kashyyyk.

C-3PO is a protocol droid who assists Leia with translation and diplomatic duties. He is reprogrammed to mimic Leia's voice over communication channels to trick enemies into believing she is aboard the Millennium Falcon.

R2-D2 is an astromech droid who travels in Luke Skywalker's X-Wing fighter. He assists Luke in scanning environments, repairing equipment, and surviving in hostile territory. He acts as an early warning system against predators on Myrkr.

Wedge is an X-Wing pilot who fought for the Rebel Alliance in the Battle of Endor. He commands fighter squadrons to defend New Republic assets and escorts vulnerable shipping frigates. He observes unusual orders with suspicion, prioritizing the safety of his fleet.

Winter is Leia's trusted assistant. She helps manage Leia's schedules and stays behind on Coruscant, using coded language to pass sensitive political information to Han. She monitors political undercurrents while Leia is away.

Torve is a smuggler working for Talon Karrde. After Han Solo helps him escape security forces by creating a diversion, Torve feels a debt of honor. He repays this debt by transporting Han to Karrde's hidden base.

Aves is one of Talon Karrde's smugglers. He participates in the effort to rescue Luke and Han from Imperial troops but clashes with Lando over tactical decisions during an ambush.

Ralrra is a Wookiee who was formerly enslaved by the Empire before being freed by the Rebels. He has a speech impediment that makes his language easier for humans to understand. He helps guard Leia while she hides on his planet.

Salporin is a Wookiee warrior who provides his home as a safe house for Leia. He defends his guests when mysterious assassins attack in the middle of the night.

Emperor Palpatine is the deceased former ruler of the Empire whose legacy heavily influences the ongoing conflict. During his reign, he hid secret technology in a mountain on Wayland and used his Force presence to unify his massive military forces. His death left a power vacuum that Grand Admiral Thrawn now seeks to fill.

Darth Vader is a deceased Sith Lord whose presence still casts a long shadow over the galaxy. His past actions cause unexpected reactions from alien species, continuing to affect his children's diplomatic and survival efforts years after his death. His former officers remember him for his volatile temper.

Yoda is a deceased Jedi Master whose teachings and warnings constantly echo in Luke's mind. His previous battle with a Dark Jedi on Dagobah created a lingering Force presence that Luke travels to investigate.

Obi-Wan is a deceased Jedi Master who has guided Luke as a Force spirit. He visits Luke one final time to say goodbye before moving on from his intermediate, ghost-like existence, leaving Luke feeling truly alone in his quest to rebuild the Jedi Order.