Those are SUPER good choices. :lol I won't be dropping any spoilers, though. :nono
It happens often around here. I mean... there's a reason that we're all hanging out online where we don't actually have to be around people. :lol
Welcome Laurien! :welcome
Like it's been said above, I don't think anyone ever really dislikes Lan. :lol He's a stand up guy.
My favorite through the series is actually usually Rand. People give him a hard time, but I like him. Though Perrin was up there on my list during my last re-read...