Thomas’s love interest and steadfast companion, who is involved in the narrative primarily through his relationship with Thomas and their family life. He has some Native American heritage but experiences limited racial discrimination, likely due to being white-passing.

Thomas’s and John’s commanding officer, initially committed to justice and opposing excessive violence against Native Americans, but experiences moral conflict after personal tragedy.

The adopted daughter of Thomas and John, originally from the Oglala Sioux community, known for her intelligence and kindness as perceived by her adoptive parents.