The former game warden and Joe's mentor, respected by the townsfolk and known for his carefully crafted amicable persona, with a desire for power and wealth.

A fellow game warden and foil to Joe, known for his cowboy aura and moral grayness, aiming for personal ambition and closely linked to the story’s conflicts.

Joe and Marybeth's seven-year-old daughter, characterized by her emotional and solitary nature, and bears the weight of her father's responsibilities.

Joe’s supportive wife, once studying to be a lawyer, now focused on being a mother and homemaker, balancing family worries with steadfast support for Joe’s dreams.

A hunter known for illegal activities, with a demeanor reminiscent of old-time pioneers, whose death triggers key events in the plot.

Ote’s pregnant widow, symbolizing the struggles Joe fears for his own family, living in a precarious financial and familial situation.

An eccentric, loner photographer whose photographs provide key insights and evidence that drive the story forward.

A young, over-enthusiastic deputy eager for action, providing comic relief through his inexperience and overzealous nature.