A tough-minded veteran and tactician who becomes an authority figure for Jonathan, embodying the harsh realities of war.

A group of elite German soldiers hired by the British, including the three who capture Jonathan and reveal unexpected humanity.

The leader of the Hessian trio, he is a war veteran who communicates with Jonathan through gestures and demonstrates fairness.

A strong, silent soldier who is part of the trio capturing Jonathan, known for his competence and role as a deterrent to Jonathan's escape.

Possibly a teenager himself, he forms a tentative bond with Jonathan, serving as a symbol of shared humanity in war.

A small child found by Jonathan who cannot speak English, highlighting communication challenges and the innocence harmed by war.

A serene and wise man from the local area who aids Jonathan and represents peace within the chaotic environment of war.

Citizens accused of espionage by the Corporal and found dead by Jonathan, reflecting the war's impact on civilians.

Local villagers, including Jonathan, who fight against enemy forces, representing inexperience and naivety in wartime.

A war-wounded man who opposes Jonathan's involvement in battle, symbolizing those exhausted by ongoing conflict.

A patriot who cautions Jonathan about war's realities, serving as a voice of wisdom that Jonathan initially ignores.