A white fur trader who marries Crow Mary, he struggles to reconcile his colonial beliefs with his love for Crow Mary as they build a life together in Cypress Hills.

Crow Mary's great-uncle, who becomes her mentor and instills in her the Crow values of bravery and cultural resilience.

A Métis woman who becomes Crow Mary's close friend, guiding her through cultural differences and providing support during her transition into white society.

An antagonist in the story, he is a former war comrade of Abe Farwell who embodies the harmful effects of settler colonialism and poses persistent threats to Crow Mary.