Their names are too hard to remember which is which

Sylhan is the MC
Gjord is the blond knight (he's not just a knight but you get it) dude that loves him and protects him.
Lysbet is the woman
Lister is the asshole who keeps hitting him and abusing him, and wants MC to come back to serve him
idk which other names you're having a hard time with! hope this somewhat helps