A linguist and one of the protagonists, he becomes fascinated with Hiruko and her language journey and forms connections with those who speak different languages.

A transgender woman from Pune, India, studying in Trier, who develops a crush on Knut and uses clothing to express her cultural and gender identity.

Originally from Europe and living in Trier, Germany, she becomes involved with Nanook and is challenged by her assumptions about his identity.

An Indigenous Greenlander who adopts a mistaken identity, reflecting on his search for a more stable identity while traveling across Europe.

A foil to Hiruko, he shares a similar background but loses his ability to speak, representing communication beyond language.

Seen by Knut as overbearing, she is a character worried about the independence of Greenlanders and acts as a guardian to Nanook.