Tam al'Thor
Chapter 1 - An Empty Road
Tam / Tam al'Thor — aliases: Master al'Thor
Tam leads the journey to Emond's Field, ignoring the bad weather and wildlife dangers to keep his word. He maintains a stoic, practical demeanor while delivering their goods.
Chapter 3 - The Peddler
Tam / Tam al'Thor
Tam accompanies Bran and the Council, standing firm against Cenn Buie's provocations. He quietly advises Bran in the inn, then moves to lead Fain inside, gruffly defending Ewin Finngar from Cenn's aggression.
Chapter 4 - The Gleeman
Tam — aliases: father
Tam explains to Rand why the Council controlled the narrative about the false Dragon to prevent panic. He reveals that other youths have also seen the black-cloaked rider, validating Rand's fears, before they depart for the farm.
Chapter 5 - Winternight
Tam
Tam inspects the farmyard for tracks, locks the house doors, and retrieves a sword he purchased long ago from a hidden chest. He defends the farmhouse against a horde of Trollocs, shouting orders for Rand to hide, and later leads the remaining creatures away from Rand to protect him, sustaining a wound in the process.