The competitive and intelligent Iron sisters share a bond as volleyball players and confidantes, each possessing distinctive features inherited from their parents. Snow is taller and more serious, while Josette is known for her sharp intellect and struggles with self-image.

The father of the Iron family, Landreaux grapples with personal demons and past traumas while striving to be a good father. With warm brown eyes shared by some of his children, he bears the weight of his experiences from boarding school and substance dependencies.

The older sister of Dusty and LaRose in the Ravich family, Maggie navigates the consequences of family trauma. Known for her pale complexion and volatile temper, she transforms from a joyful child into a more hardened individual after personal loss.

An ex-marine priest at the reservation's Catholic church, Father Travis balances his scars from war with his roles in the community, offering martial arts classes and AA meetings. He is characterized by his movie-star attractiveness and a complex relationship with violence and spirituality.

The youngest Iron child, LaRose holds a mysterious presence and is noted for his warm brown eyes and cultural knowledge. Though central to the narrative's themes of healing, he is often seen in connection to others rather than standing alone.

A beautiful, blonde maternal figure in the Ravich family, Nola struggles with the impact of her son's death and displays vulnerability alongside her intense love for LaRose. As Emmaline's half-sister, Nola becomes a foil, contrasting with Emmaline's own approach to motherhood.

Once a close friend of Landreaux, Romeo is a complex figure seeking redemption for his troubled past, marked by a hunching walk and piercing eyes. Known for his tumultuous relationship with the Irons, he strives for personal growth and reconnection with his son Hollis.