Alain is one of Roland's original ka-tet, and along with the gunslinger and Cuthbert is evacuated to Mejis in Wizard and Glass for safety, due to the ongoing war against John Farson. Alain is strong in the 'touch', which appears to be a Mid-World form of telepathy or other mental power.

After Mejis, Alain joined Roland, Cuthbert and Jamie on their quest for the Dark Tower.

Shortly before the battle of Jericho Hill, the last stand by the gunslingers of Gilead against Farson's men, Alain was accidentally killed by Roland and Cuthbert, mistaking him for an assassin.