Aminata's husband and father of her children, Chekura is a caring and persistent figure who finds ways to reconnect with Aminata despite the physical and social barriers of enslavement.

A British naval officer and abolitionist, Clarkson is depicted as a compassionate ally who plays a significant role in Aminata’s later life and provides support to her and her community.

The owner of an indigo plantation, Appleby is portrayed as a cruel slave owner who exerts control over Aminata and others under his ownership.

A Jewish indigo inspector and Aminata's second owner, Lindo offers her a more comfortable life and opportunities, though he remains complicit in the system of slavery.

A motherly figure to Aminata, Georgia is a healer and midwife who provides her essential support and knowledge during Aminata’s early years of enslavement.

Aminata and Chekura’s daughter, who grows up learning from her mother and becomes an important figure in Aminata's later life.