From what I recall, the series was originally conceived as a 7 book series.
But it was decided it should be 12 and there's a bit of padding. But you're right. I really liked Rand until around that point.
( Edd: The Unfunny Try-Hard Edgelord, Fri 10 Jul 2009, 12:41, archived)

I like the wolf chap
I can't remember his name.
( jenpots, Fri 10 Jul 2009, 12:43, archived)

Perrin
I liked him until Winter's Heart. He gets a bit mopey after that
( Theoban What of it, Fri 10 Jul 2009, 12:45, archived)

That's him
he's is a bit, but he's still one of me favourite characters.
( jenpots, Fri 10 Jul 2009, 12:47, archived)