Mayor Bran al'Vere
Chapter 1 - An Empty Road
Bran / Bran al'Vere — aliases: Mayor, Master al'Vere
The Mayor and innkeeper of Emond's Field, wearing his silver scale medallion early for the festival. He greets Tam and Rand, deals with Cenn Buie's complaints, and reveals the surprise arrival of a gleeman and the rumor of fireworks to lift the villagers' spirits.
Chapter 2 - Strangers
Bran / Bran al'Vere / Master al'Vere — aliases: the Mayor
Bran al'Vere speaks in a low voice to the Village Council members in the inn's common room, emphasizing his words by tapping his finger into his palm.
Chapter 2 - Strangers
Mistress al'Vere
Mistress al'Vere brings fresh-baked bread, pickles, and cheese from the kitchen to the common room, earning praise from the men and delight from Rand and Mat. She invites the boys to eat honeycakes once they finish their chores.
Chapter 3 - The Peddler
Bran / Bran al'Vere — aliases: the Mayor
Mayor Bran al'Vere leads the Village Council out to confront the crowd and silence the panic. He escorts Padan Fain into the inn for questioning alongside Tam al’Thor and the rest of the Council, and shouts at the villagers to disperse, maintaining order amidst the chaos.
Chapter 7 - Out of the Woods
Bran / Mayor Bran al'Vere — aliases: Mayor, Master al'Vere
Busy with administrative tasks in the inn, Bran al'Vere reacts with alarm upon learning Tam is alive. He personally helps move Tam to a guest room, has the fire lit and Tam washed, and informs Rand that Aes Sedai can heal, suggesting Rand seek Moiraine's help.
Chapter 8 - A Place of Safety
Bran / Master al’Vere — aliases: the Mayor
Bran tends to Tam al’Thor before leaving the room to allow Moiraine privacy. He later returns with his wife, complains about the respect shown to Moiraine Sedai, and explains to Rand that the Trollocs seemed confused by the presence of the Aes Sedai.
Chapter 8 - A Place of Safety
Mistress al’Vere
Mistress al’Vere brings food to Rand, firmly manages the room's atmosphere to ensure Tam remains undisturbed, and instructs Rand to sleep while allowing him to stay by the fire to watch his father.
Chapter 9 - Tellings of the Wheel
Bran / Bran al'Vere — aliases: Mayor, Mayor al'Vere
Bran al'Vere steps out from the shadows with a cask maul to challenge Hari Coplin's threats. He lists the healing benefits Moiraine provided to the villagers, shaming Cenn Buie and the others before Moiraine begins her speech.