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'''Kaladin''' was an Alethi slave and soldier on [[Roshar]]. <!--- He was one of two known [[Windrunner]]s. ... As far as TWoK ends he did not become a Radiant yet, so to state he "was" a Windrunner is untimely; and second: who is the second Windrunner? Szeth? He's no windrunner. --->

DuringIn aanother battle, Kaladin killed a [[Shardbearer]] to save the life of the armiesarmy's leader, Amaram, but instead of claiming the fallen man's armaments, he givesgave them to one of his subordinates. Amaram, on the advice of his advisors and [[Restares]] laid claim to the priceless weapon and armor for himself, executed all witness to the event and branded Kaladin a slave.

In Highprince Sadeas' army at the Shattered Plains, Kaladin served as a bridgeman in [[bridgeBridge fourFour]]. He attracted the attention of what he believed to be an unusual [[Windspren]] named [[Sylphrena]]. She followed him around, aiding him, and the two becomebecame good friends. A bond between Kaladin and Syl gave rise to Surgebinding abilities in Kaladin which he used periodically to protect himself and bridgeBridge fourFour from [[Parshendi]] arrows during bridge runs, and later to secure Parshendi carapace which he used to anger the Parshendi and draw their fire away from the bridge crews.

His honor also attracted the attention of Highprince [[Dalinar]] when Kaladin rescued him and his army from certain death at great risk to himself and to his bridgecrew. DalinarAt rewardedthe Kalidin'send braveryof bythe purchasingday theDalinar freedomtraded ofhis Shardblade for all of Sadeas's bridgemen, appointingwho themwere asadmitted hisinto honorDalinar's guardforces.{{ref|b|twok|c|69}} Kaladin and Bridge Four were assigned to be Dalinar's Honor Guard and Kaladin himself was appointed as their Captain.{{ref|b|twok|c|73}}

At the age of nineteen, fighting in [[Amaram]]'s army Kaladin described as having dark brown eyes, a strong chin, and being fairly tall, with black [[Alethi]] hair that is shoulder-long and wavy. During his months of slavery and bridgeman status, he had a beard that he eventually shaved with the help of [[Rock]].

His personality varied with the events of his life, as a child he was enthusiastic and had a strong sense of justice and responsibility, wishing at various stages to become a soldier to protect his country and a surgeon to heal the people of his town. In Amaram's army he became a strong and confident leader, leading his squad through the battles, he cared deeply for his men, bribing the armies surgeons to treat his men before all except the wounded lighteyes. After being sold into slavery Kaladin became frequently withdrawn and depressed, as it seemed to him that he lost everyone who he tried to save, he maintained a rebellious streak, making frequent escape attempts and possibly planning to kill the leader of the slave caravan with a poisonous leaf he found. After joining bridgeBridge fourFour Kaladin attempted to gain back his former confidence and leadership from his soldiering days, and trying to inspire the other bridgemen. However the continual setbacks they suffered still left him sometimes depressed and pessimistic about their situation, Sylphrena usually pulled him out of these episodes, offering him hope for the future. By the time bridgeBridge fourFour rescued DalinarsDalinar's army Kaladin had more or less regained his former leadership and confidence, bolstered further by his new Surgebinding abilities.

Kaladin learned knowledge of surgery from an apprenticeship with his father. He was an extremely skilled spearman, who was possibly the best in Brightlord Amaram's army.{{ref|b|TWoK|c|1}} He is in the process of discovering the extent of his abilities as a [[Windrunner]] and has effectively used both a Reverse Lashing and Full Lashing as well as being able to inhale Stormlight which improves his speed, strength and healing.