This is a semi-complete list of characters in the original Source. They are all fictional characters who have appeared at several points throughout the novel.
Main Characters[]
The following characters are either cast members chosen by Mr. Ergot or Lozenge's permanent traveling partners or contacts. They are listed in the order that they are introduced.
- Lozenge
- Lozenge, introduced in Chapter 1, is an earth pony mare and the lead protagonist of Source. She is a Church apothecary living in Baltimare, annoyed at being chosen to have a foal in the annual lottery, when she is murdered by apostate terrorists, setting the events of the story in motion.
- Breakbeat
- Breakbeat, .
- Dr. Helix
- Dr. Helix .
- Apple Peel
- Apple Peel, .
- Double Down
- Double Down, .
- Syntax
- Syntax, .
- Sirocco
- Sirocco, .
- Cameo
- Cameo, .
- LOYAL-T
- Lozenge's ship, stolen from the Church of Medical Sciences Deep Well laboratories.
Supporting Characters[]
The following characters are listed by faction in the order that the faction is discovered and their importance within that faction.
Baltimare[]
Baltimare is a center of scientific and medical learning, and the most advanced city remaining in Equestria. It's patron saint is Saint Scootaloo.
- Golden Hoop
- Golden Hoop is the unicorn Bishop of Baltimare, and one of the primary antagonists of the story.
- Silver Ring
- Silver Ring is the earth pony Bishop of Baltimare.
- Copper Bar
- Copper Bar is the pegasus Bishop of Baltimare. He is Sirocco's father, insofar as he is his guardian and commissioner.
- Blueberry Syrup
- Palette, first introduced in Chapter 1, is a mare who serves Stable 2 as a painter.
- Platinum Discipline
- Palette, first introduced in Chapter 1, is a mare who serves Stable 2 as a painter.
- Dr. Needleminder
- Head of the Church of Medical Sciences.
- Dr. Straight
- Palette, first introduced in Chapter 1, is a mare who serves Stable 2 as a painter.
- Nurse Heartspark
- [[Lozenge|Lozenge's co-conspirator and Apostate agent infiltrating the Church of Medical Sciences.
- Clip
- Diamond Dog Underwell mercenary.
- Sizzlestick
- Unicorn with fire-related talent. [[Underwell] mercenary.
- Hush
- Church of Whispers agent. First poses as archeologist to observe Lozenge.
- Murmur
- Church of Whispers enforcer. Attempts to assassinate Lozenge.
The Autonomous City-State of Bittsburgh[]
Bittsburgh is a former Church mining facility that recently claimed independence.
Manehatten[]
Las Pegasus[]
Root City[]
The Society of Corun[]
The Society of Corun is a secretive unicorn supremacist society existing within the Church.
Beacon[]
The Bleam City Bandits[]
The Sol Invictus[]
Tartarus' Bowl[]
Tundra Raiders[]
The Saddle Arabians[]
The Snow Dogs[]
- Sleeves
- Female Diamond Dog, and leader of the Snow Dogs. Hired by Razorberry to protect the homesteaders in Root City. Pup of Hobble.
Other[]
Major Second Era Characters[]
The following characters lived before the Hoarfrost claimed Equestria. They are listed by faction in order of importance.