Once Paine's peer as a fishing guide, Dusty is now a successful casino owner known for questionable business practices, particularly regarding environmental care.

A teenager and the story's narrator, Noah is preoccupied with curbing his father's extreme actions while trying to expose illegal activities harmful to the environment.

Noah's younger sister by three years, Abbey is known for her spirited temperament and shares a close bond with her brother in their mission to protect the environment.

The pragmatic wife of Paine and mother to Noah and Abbey, Donna is the family's stabilizing force and a legal secretary whose income supports the family during turbulent times.

Presumed dead after a decade-long disappearance, Paine's father reappears to aid Noah and Abbey at a critical juncture, before embarking on a personal quest.

A capable bartender with a strong-willed personality and a barbed wire tattoo, Shelly steps up to assist Noah and Abbey in gathering evidence against Dusty.

Formerly a crew member on the Coral Queen, he is Shelly's boyfriend known for his dubious character and bargaining tendencies to aid Paine's cause.

Dusty's intimidating bodyguard, Luno is recognized for his aggressive nature and attempts to thwart Noah and Abbey’s efforts.

Dusty's son, characterized by his hostility towards Noah, he often acts antagonistically alongside his friend Bull.

Jasper Jr.'s friend, who occasionally harasses Noah but shows a capacity for remorse and honesty compared to his companion.