An investigator who questions the narrator about her actions during the disaster. She closely resembles the narrator and challenges her moral detachment, serving as a reflective manifestation of societal expectations.

The narrator's colleague on the night shift, who once aspired to priesthood and now finds solace in philosophy. He maintains a detached outlook on the tragedies they encounter at sea.

A Kurdish migrant on the ill-fated dinghy who communicates with the CROSS for help. He symbolizes hope and desperation, becoming the narrator’s primary connection to the victims.

The narrator’s young daughter, representing innocence and empathy. Her presence deeply influences her mother’s thoughts and emotions throughout the story.