Eldan

Eldan Fentmilt is a halfling living in Bebbanburgh, and the oldest son of Serini Fentmilt. He is the chief clerk to King Uhtred of Bebbanburgh. He is literate, responsible, intelligent, competent, reasonable, trusted by the king, and not a continuing source of shame to his mother.

Eldan is married, although he does not yet have children.

He is constantly worried about his younger brother, Gerald Fentmilt, and has good reason to be worried.