An American soldier in his early twenties, known for his exaggerated toughness and a surprising sensitivity, who becomes more enlightened after his death.

An American soldier, slightly older and more combat-experienced than Kev, driven by personal desires and challenges, displaying vulnerability as the story unfolds.

An Iraqi gardener and translator for the U.S. military, previously employed by Uday Hussein, balancing his artistic aspirations with the realities of his environment.

Saddam Hussein’s son, depicted as a brash and unremorseful ghost, who interacts with the other characters with a sense of vitality.