Yup. The characters continue on in the other novels. However, more new characters are introduced in each successive novel. Jordan has so many characters in his storylines that I often can't keep them straight and have to back up to find out who he's talking about. I have no idea how he keeps all of the characters and their respective stories going and intertwined with the rest of the main storyline straight!?
The only thing that I'll caution you on is that some of the later novels get a bit boring for some period of time. Just be prepared for the storyline to slow down a bit in the future. It starts fast but slows just a bit...
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Now where did I leave that doughnut?!