The Stormlight Archive · Character
Tozbek
Also known as Captain Tozbek
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
Tozbek is a minor character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Tozbek is a Thaylen ship captain whose striking eyebrows and jaw scar make him an unmistakable presence. He is married, and his wife handles the ship’s undertext while he tends to his duties, including writing a letter. He remains associated with the ship and its crew throughout his brief appearances.
Description
Tozbek is short and even-shouldered, with darkly tanned skin from working in the sun. His most striking feature is a pair of long white Thaylen eyebrows, each about a foot long and lifted into curious, spiked shapes like waving fans. A scar marks his jaw, and he wears a simple knit cap with a black coat fastened by silver buttons. His practical clothes and steady captain’s bearing give him a weathered, workmanlike presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Shallan Davarpassenger
Tozbek is a trusted business connection of Shallan’s father who has carried her by ship for months and patiently supports her search for Jasnah.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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