The primary antagonist whose anarchist actions steer the plot's conflict, initially aligning himself with Rye and his brother before his true violent intentions are revealed.

Rye's charismatic older brother who is well-read and passionate about theater, forming strong connections with unions but also battling personal demons that affect his decisions throughout the story.

A headstrong union organizer and sidekick to Rye based on a real-life historical figure, whose compassion and advocacy for workers make a lasting impression on him.

A mining baron and secondary antagonist who employs others to orchestrate public conflicts and tries to manipulate people around him to achieve his goals, revealing flaws in his supposed mastery.