The Mississippi-born wife of Reverend Price, who attempts to protect and nurture her daughters while confronting the immense challenges of life in the Congo under her husband's dominance.

A self-centered teenager with white-blonde hair and blue eyes, who yearns for American luxuries and remains largely unchanged by her experiences in the Congo, focusing on her own comfort and social status.

The outspoken, brunette tomboy and identical twin to Adah, who grows from hero-worshipping her father into a more nuanced understanding of justice and life, ultimately choosing a deeply committed life in Africa.

Leah's identical twin, who has hemiplegia and an acute intellect, which she uses to keenly observe the world. Her experiences in the Congo influence her path to becoming a medical doctor and epidemiologist.

The youngest Price daughter and an adventurous child, who quickly adapts to her new environment in Kilanga by making friends and learning the local language.