| Present Name | Original Name | Profession | Reason for joining The Shadow! |
| Ishamael |
Elan Morin Tedronai | philosopher | Believed that the war with the Shadow was ongoing. |
| Balthamel |
Eval Ramman | historian | Went for the promise of immortality |
| Aginor |
Isshar Morrad Chuain | biological scientist | In order to do the research he wanted to do |
Sammael |
Tel Janin Aellinsar | sportsman | He believed the Shadow would win; and He hated Lews Therin |
Rahvin |
Ared Mosinel | unknown??? | thirst for power that could not be satisfied elsewhere |
Be'lal |
Duram Laddel Char | lawyer | Envied and hated Lews Therin |
Demandred |
Barid Bel Medar | politician and author | never quite equaled Lews Therin, hated and envied him |
Asmodean |
Joar Addam Nessosin | musician | The promise of immortality, time to acheive recognition |
Lanfear |
Mierin Eronaille | researcher in the One Power | love and hate of Lews Therin, hate for his rejection |
Graendal |
Kamarile Maradim Nindar | psychiatrist | hate for a world that could not live up to her previously asthetic standards |
Semirhage |
Nemene Damendar Boann | doctor | went to the Shadow after the Hall of Servants discovered that she 'tortured' her patients |
Mesaana |
Saine Tarasind | researcher | was denied a place at the Collam Daan, top research facility |
Mogehdien |
Lillen Moiral | 'advisor for investments'(stockbroker?) | disciplined for violating ethics and laws in her work |