Major characters that will be appearing in Netflix’s The Witcher adaptation have been revealed recently via Twitter courtesy of the series’ writer and showrunner, Lauren S. Hissrich.
A confirmed list of characters (outside of protagonist Geralt, of course) include Yennefer, Ciri, Triss, Milva, Regis, and even Roach. The show and the popular gaming series both draw from the novels of the same name, so you’ll no doubt see other names you’re familiar with if you’re a die hard fan of the franchise.
All of Hissrich’s Tweets can be found below alongside a set of characteristics defining each personality set to appear in the show. Keep in mind that the series is still in its early stages of development and that a lot of these characters may change in the future:
And now, all in one handy thread… #TheWitcher characters.
GERALT IS:
Stoic.
Circumspect.
Balanced.
Fierce.
Soft-and-squishy-in-a-tiny-place-in-his-heart-that-he’ll-never-reveal-until-maybe-the-end-and-even-then-it-will-just-be-a-hint— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
YENNEFER IS:
Fiery.
Proud.
Shrewd.
Contradictory.
Seeking-to-fill-a-family-sized-hole-in-her-heart-even-though-she-resents-it-and-swears-she’s-just-fine-on-her-own-but-she-is-not-and-we-love-her-for-being-both-independent-and-vulnerable.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
CIRI IS:
Resilient.
Relentless.
Brazen.
Growing.
She’s-going-to-change-the-world-and-what-the-hell-is-she-supposed-to-do-except-be-scared-and-be-bold-and-learn-and-adapt-and-find-a-family-who-can-walk-by-her-side-no-matter-what-and-maybe-just-maybe-teach-her-the-meaning-of-love.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
ROACH IS:
Ladylike.
Faithful.
Extrasensory.
Steady.
Really-annoyed-with-this-game-because-we-can’t-pretend-all-Roaches-are-the-same-so-she’d-prefer-some-singularity-and-individual-recognition-instead-of-all-being-lumped-together-by-blatantly-horsist-people. 🐴— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
JASKIER (!) IS:
Extravagant.
Caddish.
Loose-lipped.
Loyal.
Hides-behind-the-exterior-of-an-idiot-when-in-actuality-he-is-the-keeper-of-Geralt’s-realities-(even-if-he-exaggerates-his-own-heroics)-AND-the-truths-of-the-world-which-means-he’s-far-more-important-than-we-realize…— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
TRISS MERIGOLD IS:
Spunky.
Idealistic.
Insecure.
Conflicted.
Young-and-naive-and-lacking-the-confidence-of-sorceresses-which-means-she-is-ripe-for-manipulation-but-when-she-finally-transcends-the-crap-she-has-a-chance-to-be-loved-as-herself-and-not-as-“the-third-wheel-with-Yen”— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
CAHIR IS:
Conflicted.
Charismatic.
Haunted.
Pure of heart.
Despite-being-young-he’s-like-a-relic-of-a-simpler-time-when-knights-in-shining-armor-always-won-the-girl-but-now-in-the-face-of-harsh-reality-he-must-learn-what-it-means-to-actually-be-heroic-and-brave-for-others.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
REGIS IS:
Eloquent.
Ensconced.
Worldly.
Haunted.
The-worst-of-the-worst-who-transforms-into-the-best-of-the-best-or-at-least-he-strives-to-be-and-it’s-the-most-incredible-journey-to-watch-as-an-evil-addicted-monster-becomes-the-essence-of-“humanity-personified”-in-the-hansa.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
VILGEFORTZ IS:
Mercenary.
Conspiratorial.
Power-hungry.
Ruthless.
Handsome-as-all-get-out-which-is-important-because-(as-Geralt-says-“one-could-expect-anything-from-a-man-looking-like-this”)-he-is-the-essence-of-evil-hidden-behind-beauty-which-makes-him-very-very-dangerous.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
EMHYR IS:
Imperialistic.
Ruthless.
Monarchical.
Masquerader.
Above-all-he’s-a-survivor-having-spent-most-his-life-running-and-pretending-so-it’s-no-wonder-he-craves-power-because-what’s-more-stable-than-being-on-top-(and-what’s-better-than-a-villain-whose-head-you-kinda-get.)— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
MILVA IS:
Saucy.
Savage.
Conciliatory.
Commonsense.
The-epitome-of-the-novels’-shades-of-grey-who-embodies-unrequited-romance-and-also-unbelievable-strength-and-also-the-skills-to-kill-and-also-the-ability-to-crusade-for-peace-and-also-and-also-and-also.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
LEO BONHART IS:
Sadistic.
Ghoulish.
Ruthlessly efficient.
Hedonistic.
His-depth-lies-in-his-lack-of-depth-because-we-keep-searching-for-reason-or-redemption-and-in-fact-there-is-none-just-a-cold-brutal-soul-who-desires-to-be-colder-and-what’s-more-terrifying-than-that?— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 23, 2018
BORCH THREE JACKDAWS/VILLENTRETENMERTH IS:
Perceptive.
Protective.
Merciful.
The most beautiful.
An-observer/-philosopher/-seeker-of-freedom-which-means-he-didn’t-kill-just-because-he-could-but-rather-sought-to-understand-why-others-wanted-to-kill-him-which-is-EVERYTHING.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) February 27, 2018
Netflix’s Witcher series doesn’t have an air date as of the time of this writing.
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