Bowman Hath

Bowman Hath is the son of Hanno and Ira Hath, and brother of Kestrel and Pinpin Hath. Kestrel is Bowman's twin sister, and each of the twins have a distinct personality, but are devoted to the other. Bowman is sensitive and quiet, and has the ability to read people's feelings. He is cautionary and kind, and urges his sister not to set things off-balance, though he despises Aramanth. When Kestrel is branded an outlaw, and his father is taken away by the wardens, Bowman resolves that he will do whatever it takes to reunite his family, even if it means destroying Aramanth itself.

Bowman uses his ability to feel and understand several times throughout the book, including to read the sad and angry memories of the Old Queen of the mud people. This encourages the Queen to gather an escort to guide Bowman, Kestrel, and Mumpo out...