An eighteen-year-old with red hair and a gap-toothed grin, he starts as a prankster on Papa’s ship and later becomes a brave and protective soldier who is deeply loyal to Nate.

A kind and hardworking woman who is enslaved by Nate's uncle, Storch, she serves as a mother figure to Nate, offering him care and encouragement.

A legendary pirate hero in the stories passed down to Nate, known for his bravery and acts of robbing the rich to aid the needy, inspiring Nate during critical moments.

Nate’s abusive uncle and a Loyalist supporter who runs a wealthy household in Connecticut, notoriously ill-mannered and cruel, particularly toward Nate, Eliza, and Theo.

A historical leader depicted in the story through Nate's perspective, known for his elegant blue uniform and calm, powerful voice, leading the Continental Army with confidence.