The Witcher 3 Character Guide#
Every ally, adversary, and fellow witcher you will meet across the Continent — who they are, what they bring to the story, and whether their fate rests in your hands.
Main Characters#
Geralt of Rivia#
Geralt of Rivia, the legendary witcher — a mutated warrior out of the School of the Wolf. Milk-white hair and amber cat eyes are his unmistakable trademarks. Cold and analytical on the surface, kind and loyal underneath, he holds a deep father’s love for his adopted daughter Ciri.
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Full name | Geralt of Rivia |
| Original name | Geralt Rogwen |
| School | School of the Wolf |
| Weapons | Steel sword + silver sword |
| Signs | All 5 |
| Lover | Yennefer |
| Voice actor | Doug Cockle |
Ciri#
Geralt’s adopted daughter, princess of Cintra, and inheritor of the Elder Blood. She can travel through time and space, which makes her the prey the Wild Hunt never stops chasing. Stubborn and fearless, Ciri refuses to be sheltered and is determined to shape her own destiny.
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Full name | Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon |
| Alias | Ciri |
| Parents | Pavetta + Duny |
| Abilities | Elder Blood, traveling through time and space |
| Sword style | Unique — swift and agile |
| Key relationships | Geralt (adoptive father), Yennefer (adoptive mother) |
Yennefer#
A sorceress of tremendous power and the great love of Geralt’s life. Violet eyes, raven-black hair, and a signature black-and-white wardrobe. Shrewd, decisive, and at times ruthless — yet her love for Geralt and Ciri is genuine.
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vengerberg |
| Occupation | Sorceress |
| Mentor | Tissaia de Vries |
| Magic specialties | Transmutation, healing magic, teleportation |
| DLC storyline | Can be invited to Toussaint in Blood and Wine |
Triss Merigold#
A young sorceress and one of Geralt’s love interests. Red hair, green eyes, gentle and kind-hearted. She is a close friend of Yennefer, yet romantically entangled with Geralt. During the Novigrad arc she helps fugitive mages escape the witch hunts.
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Origin | Maribor |
| Occupation | Sorceress |
| Signature color | Red — red hair, red dress |
| Key quest | A Matter of Life and Death |
| Ending | Can depart for Kovir |
Key Supporting Characters#
| Character | Identity | Story role | Fate up to the player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion | Bard | Geralt’s best friend and source of intel | No |
| Vesemir | Wolf School mentor | Father figure — dies at the Battle of Kaer Morhen | No — always dies |
| Bloody Baron | Lord of Crow’s Perch | Core figure of the Velen main story | Yes — 3 endings |
| Lambert | Wolf School witcher | Sharp-tongued but loyal companion | No |
| Eskel | Wolf School witcher | Quiet, steady companion | No |
| Zoltan Chivay | Dwarf friend | A loyal, dependable dwarf | No |
| Keira Metz | Sorceress | Key to a major Velen side quest | Yes |
| Avallac’h | Elven sage | Ciri’s protector and guide | No |
Main Antagonists#
Eredin#
King of the Wild Hunt and ruler of the elves. He hunts Ciri to harness her Elder Blood and save the elven world from ruin. A cold, ruthless warrior who leads his riders from the front.
Imlerith#
A warrior of the Wild Hunt, brutal and merciless — the living image of the Hunt’s revelry after battle. He crosses blades with Geralt face to face at the Battle of Kaer Morhen.
DLC Characters#
| Character | DLC | Identity | Key info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olgierd von Everec | Hearts of Stone | The undying swordsman — bound by a pact with Master Mirror | Can be saved or killed |
| Master Mirror | Hearts of Stone | Mysterious merchant — in truth a demon/evil deity | The final game of wits — one of the game’s toughest foes |
| Shani | Hearts of Stone | Field medic — a returning character from the first game | Romance option / key to the wedding quest |
| Regis | Blood and Wine | Higher vampire — an old friend of Geralt | One of the smartest characters, ally in the final battle |
| Dettlaff | Blood and Wine | ||
| Anna Henrietta | Blood and Wine | Duchess of Toussaint | The quest’s patron — tied to the ending |
Secondary Characters#
| Character | Identity | Related quest | Fun fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Baron | Lord of Crow’s Perch | The quest line that bears his name | Players call his story “one of the best narratives in gaming” |
| Keira Metz | Sorceress | Fyke Island tower | Romanceable — but mind her ambition |
| Phillip Strenger | The Baron’s real name | Same as above | Three endings: alive, dead, or mad |
| Vernon Roche | Blue Stripes commander | Redania’s Most Wanted | An old friend from The Witcher 2 |
| Sigismund Dijkstra | Head of Redanian intelligence | A Deadly Plot | Formerly the court’s spymaster |
| Philippa Eilhart | Leader of the Lodge of Sorceresses | Lodge-related quests | Radovid had her eyes gouged out — still dangerous |
| Emhyr var Emreis | Emperor of Nilfgaard | Runs through the entire game | In fact Ciri’s biological father, Duny |
| Berengar | Cat School witcher | Cat School gear quest | One of the few surviving Cat School witchers |
Geralt’s Fellow Witchers#
| Witcher | School | Personality | Alive? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesemir | Wolf | The old guard — a mentor and elder | Fell at the Battle of Kaer Morhen |
| Lambert | Wolf | Biting sarcasm — but kind at heart | Yes |
| Eskel | Wolf | A man of few words — steady and reliable | Yes |
| Leo | Wolf | The youngest witcher back in the first game | Dies in the first game’s story |
| Gaeten | Cat | Hot-tempered — once slaughtered a village | Depends on player choice |
| Coën | Griffin | Outside aid during the Northern Wars | The game never says |
Character Relationship Map#
| Relationship | Pair | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Father-daughter | Geralt ↔ Ciri | The deepest emotional bond in the game |
| Lovers | Geralt ↔ Yennefer | A destined bond (djinn) |
| Lovers | Geralt ↔ Triss | The other possible path |
| Mentor and student | Vesemir ↔ Geralt | A father-like tutelage |
| Friendship | Geralt ↔ Dandelion | Partners through thick and thin |
| Motherly bond | Yennefer ↔ Ciri | Mother and daughter in name |
| Enemies | Eredin ↔ Ciri | The hunter stalking Ciri’s power |