Angela's great-grandmother and her first host upon returning to Adam's Rib, Agnes is a widowed woman characterized by her storytelling, slovenly appearance, and eventual death during a significant journey.

Angela's great-great-grandmother, Dora-Rouge is the eldest in the family and exudes warmth and resilience while nurturing a connection with nature and providing historical insight through her stories.

The woman who saved Angela as a baby, Bush is quiet and intuitive, deeply connected to nature, and maintains strong convictions about peace amidst community struggles.

Angela’s mother, who is remembered for her red hair and spiritual malaise, she is disconnected and harmful, exhibiting coldness and cruelty towards her daughter.

Angela's love interest and eventual husband, Tommy is known for his responsible nature, pride in his Native-American heritage, and skills in providing for the community.

A taxidermist who evolves from a war veteran with disharmony with nature to someone more vulnerable and softened, developing an interest in Bush.

A wise judge living in the land of the Fat-Eaters with a keen appraisal of people and a deep connection to nature, providing shelter and insight to the visiting women.

These characters collectively represent the adversarial force to the Native American community's environmental protests and are characterized by their impersonal obedience to orders.

A nearly 70-year-old man at Adam's Rib with a passion for science and nature, he is involved in a somewhat private romantic relationship with Agnes and stands against the white authorities.

A colorful and flamboyant character known for her exuberance and fashionable style, Frenchie reveals a deeper capacity for emotion following the personal tragedy of losing her daughter.