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The following characters from Tarkir are only mentioned in flavor text, or appear as minor characters in the storyline.

Name Title Description Cards
Abek

An ancestor of Fec.[1]
Ajuf

A young, curious female Dromoka soldier who discussed Anafenza's spirit defending their ranks.[2]
Allek Allek, Atarka hunter

Anchin

A sabertooth who was Yasova Dragonclaw's companion.[1][3]
Arel Arel, the Whisperer
Arel, Unseen Whisperer

In the old timeline, a young Temur shaman that was recently initiated.
In the new timeline she is a dissenter among the Atarka.
She believes that the dragonlords are abusive tyrants and secretly searches for those who would oppose them.[4]
Asmala Asmala, bloodfire mystic
Asmala, Silumgar sorcerer

Backstabber

A Mardu warrior who was part of the horde that attacked Riza's Abzan patrol in the desert.[5]
Baihir Marza Baihir Torn-of-Ear
Baihir, Dromoka mage

In the old timeline, an Ainok that resented human dominance within the Temur, and plans to take over the clan should Surrak fall. She has a child with the Mardu-aligned ainok rogue Kharkhel.[6]
In the new timeline, an Ainok master mage of both the sunbringer and sandbringer traditions among the Dromoka.[4] She was compleated by the New Phyrexia's green-aligned Copper Host.[7][8]
Barzeel

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha. Presumably an ancestor of Gvar Barzeel.[9]
Benzir Benzir, archdruid of Temple Might

Beril

A female ainok soldier serving under Daghatar after the Khanfall.[3]
Chanyi Chanyi, mistfire sage
Chanyi, Ojutai monk

Cliffleaper

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha.[9]
Doshiyn Doshiyn Eye-Piercer

Bodyguard of Khan Alesha of the Mardu.[3]
Faiso Faiso, Dromoka commander
Commander Faiso

Youngest commander among the Dromoka, whose tactical knowledge is valued even by the dragonlord herself.[4] In the new timeline, Oret works for Faiso as a cartographer. [2]
Fangbreaker

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha.[9]
Feyomsi

The rakshasa chief of the Sultai and teacher of Sidisi. He ruled the necropolis of Ukud in the original timeline.[10]
Gaiza Gaiza, Mardu raider

Gedruk Gedruk Wingbreaker

A dragonslayer of the Mardu.[9]
Gerrak Gerrak First Father

A member of Clan Atarka.[1]
Ghelesh Ghelesh Shadowmane, rakshasa mage

Golran Golran, dragonscale captain
Golran, Dromoka captain

Goton Goton, Qal Sisma shaman

Hakrez

In the original timeline, she was the kin-tree warden of Anafenza's house tree. She was killed when Oret betrayed their family and toppled their fortress.[11]
Headsmasher

A Mardu warrior who claimed their name on the same day as Alesha received hers.[9]
Headtaker

A male human of the Mardu, named by Zurgo after being blooded. Witnessed his clan's rebellion against their Khan.[12]
Heartpiercer

A female human of the Mardu, named by Zurgo after being blooded. Witnessed her clan's rebellion against their Khan.[12]
Houn Houn, Jeskai elder

Ilagra

The first khan of the Mardu. Their edicts, inscribed on dragon-hide scrolls, govern the rules of honor and combat for the modern Mardu in the original timeline.[6]
Jaidar Sharptusk

A Mardu warrior.[6]
Jalasha Jalasha Impaler

A Mardu warrior who was saved by Jagun Wingmate before he received his name.[9]
Jhinu

In the original timeline, he was a slave of Sidisi. He was tormented by her for years until he staged a failed assassination attempt and was killed for it. [13] In the new timeline, he remained independent of Sidisi. [14]
Jilaya Jilaya, Temur whisperer

Kadri Kadri, Dromoka Warrior
Kadri, Abzan caravan master

Kassur Kassur, Sultai hunter

Kerai Kerai Suddenblade, Mardu hordechief
Kerai Hatesinger, Kolaghan warrior

Kharkhel

In the old timeline, an Ainok runt who was abandoned by his pack. He joined a tribe of Mardu-aligned orcs, eventually killing its leader and taking control of the tribe. Today, he and his ainok mate Baihir, with whom he has a child, seek to reduce the power of humans within the Temur, and wrest control of the clan should Surrak ever fall.[6]
Khibat Khibat the Revered
Khibat, Kolaghan warrior

Khurz

A skeptical Dromoka soldier who discussed Anafenza's spirit defending their ranks. He is an old, stern-faced ainok, missing several teeth.[2]
Kiarka

Daughter of Yasova Dragonclaw, and mother of Baishya and Naiva. Killed by Atarka because she was a Temur Whisperer.[1][15]
Kirada Kirada, Qarsi Overseer
Kirada, Silumgar Enforcer

Custodian of Qarsi Palace. A native of the Sargu Jungle, she often travels with her trained baboons.[10]
Kneecleaver

A Kolaghan goblin sufferting "The Crave"
Korolar

A dragon of Dromoka's brood, with a wingspan of twenty feet, killed by Abzan warriors shortly before the Khanfall.[16]
Krowg Krowg of Qal Sisma

Kunh Mei

Kurtar Kurtar, Sultai necromancer

Kuru Vashar

An orc woman and Mardu warrior who was saved by Jagun Wingmate before he received his name.[9]
Kyu Kyu, Sage-Eye Mystic

Lotse Taring

An original timeline villager of Jigme Village, who was judged twice by the Arbiter Twins, Kela and Dar Chensal. He was proven guilty of stealing apples from the village, but innocent of murdering Elder Ngabo with poison. [17]
Magran Magran Backbreaker

A Mardu warrior who was saved by Jagun Wingmate before he received his name.[9]
Marrit Marrit of House Emesh

In the original timeline, she was Captain of the Abzan's elite Dragonscale infantry. She swore an oath of kinship to khan Anafenza[11]
Merel

Daghatar's uncle, who witnessed his nephew swearing allegiance to Dromoka and the abandonment of the old ways of the Abzan.[16]
Mevra

A nice of Yasova. Leader of a hunting band and presumably killed by Nicol Bolas.[1]
Mogai Mogai, Sultai scout
Mogai, Silumgar noble

Mytha Mytha, Temur Shaman

Neckwringer

A male human of the Mardu, named by Zurgo after being blooded. Witnessed his clan's rebellion against their Khan.[12]
Nightrider

A Mardu warrior who was part of the horde that attacked Riza's Abzan patrol in the desert.[5]
Nitula Nitula, the Hunt Caller

Hunt Caller of the Temur, who earned her title by fending off a pair of ogres singlehandedly.[6]
Qorin Skullcracker

A Mardu warrior.[6]
Quan

Scribe of Khan Shu Yun of the Jeskai. Preserved scrolls that detailed the events of the Khanfall.[3]
Rufaz

A female orc, and one of Zurgo's three Mardu wing-leaders. Joined Varuk in the rebellion against their Khan.[12]
Rushka

A Temur shaman in the original timeline, who fell afoul of Sorin Markov and lost his head.[18]
Sakta Sakta, Atarka hunter

A young Atarka hunter and of the few surviving shamans among her clan. As the whisperer with the greatest sensitivity to the Wide Whisper, she functions as the de facto leader of the hidden shamans. She advises Surrak as the chief scout.[4]
Shensu Shensu, Riverwheel mystic
Shensu, Kolaghan rider

Siara Siara, the Dragon's Mouth

A female human and chief among Silumgar's dragonspeakers.[19]
Skullcleaver

A Mardu soldier who claimed their name on the same day as Alesha received hers.[9]
Sohemus

A spokeperson of Dromoka, who witnessed Daghatar swearing allegiance to the dragon, and the abandonment of the old ways of the Abzan.[16]
Tailrider

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha.[9]
Taklai Taklai, Mardu ragesinger
Taklai, Kolaghan warrior

Taram

A Dromoka soldier who talked about Anafenza's spirit defending their ranks. A gaunt man, the skin of his face bronzed by the sun, his eyes averted when speaking, and he does not wish to talk about necromancy.[2]
Turuk

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha.[9]
Ulnok Ulnok, Temur shaman
Ulnok, Atarka shaman

Urdnan Urdnan, the Wanderer
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior

Urut Barzeel Urut Barzeel, Mardu hordechief

Ancestor of Gvar Barzeel.[4]
Vallash Vallash, Mardu warrior

A Mardu warrior who received their battle name by Alesha.[9]
Xathi Xathi the Infallible

A female human dragonslayer employed to kill Silumgar's rivals. The dragonlord also employs a host of ministers to watch her, fearing potential betrayal.[19]
Yala

A dragonslayer of the Sultai. She was framed for a poisoning attempt on Tasigur by the rakshasa and therefore executed.[20]
Yeffa

A Dromoka veteran who witnessed Anafenza's spirit defending their ranks. A broad woman with a broad grin and a penchant for storytelling.[2]
Yeran

A young male warrior serving under Yasova Dragonclaw after the Khanfall.[3]
Yikaro Yikaro, Atarka warrior

Zhiada Zhiada, Dirgur protector

The female human head warrior at Dirgur Sanctuary. She the teeth of an orc raiding party leader she slew strung on a necklace. Under her leadership, security at Dirgur is tight, outsiders are dealt with harshly.[19]
Zogye Zogye, wandering sage
Zogye, Ojutai mystic

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