Mistborn · Character
Jendel
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 5 · Ch. 8
Jendel is a supporting character in Mistborn (Book 5).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 5 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 1
Jendel is a laborer whose story is recalled through the lasting burden of debt on his sons. Eight years later, he dies by jumping from a bridge, while the family’s obligations to the bank remain. The brief account makes his absence feel as enduring as the debt he leaves behind.
Description
Jendel is identified as a laborer, but the text does not describe his physique or features. His age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, and face are unspecified. No particular clothing or distinguishing marks are given.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Waxillium Ladrianbenefactor
As a child, Wax gave Jendel a valuable misprinted coin and urged him not to sign predatory loan papers. Jendel signed anyway, and his family remained in debt; the memory later fuels Wax’s guilt and reflection on his motives.
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Edwarn Ladriancreditor
Edwarn’s bank lends to Jendel on exploitative terms that bind him and his sons to debt. Edwarn secures the documents after Wax tries to intervene.
Story so far
BOOK 5Shadows of Self
Appearances
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