The acting chairman of the Miners Union, Patrick is a strategist deeply committed to his people, facing internal conflicts between his duties and personal loyalties.

An agent of the House torn between family loyalty and personal convictions, Theo navigates a path of moral rebellion and complex relationships.

A charismatic but self-interested revolutionary leader whose actions and betrayals profoundly impact his family and the Union’s cause.

A calculating and manipulative leader of the ruling class, using strategic exploitation to maintain power and influence.

A Scribbler whose skills and personal struggles place her at pivotal points in the narrative, leading to crucial decisions and alignments.

Representing the resilience and heart of Kenton Hill, this family navigates personal and collective challenges amidst the rebellion.

Nina’s uncle and a foreman in the mines, whose opportunism and intimidation highlight internal class struggles.

Nina’s mother, whose fate serves as a catalyst for Nina’s transformation and connects personal sacrifice to broader themes.

A survivor of a razed town, offering a ground-level view of war's human cost and the motivations behind rebellion.

A young miner with a latent ability, introduced late as a potential game-changer in the unfolding conflict.