An ascetic, battle-hardened Republican soldier fighting in the Irish Civil War. He operates under constant threat of death and calculates his physical movements based on strict risk assessment. His fanatical dedication to his cause leaves him isolated in the war-torn city, where he must suppress his physical needs and emotions to survive the night.

A Free State marksman stationed on a rooftop across from the protagonist. Seen only in silhouette against the dark June sky, he serves as a direct mirror to the protagonist's own situation. He possesses similar combat skills and operates under the identical dangerous conditions of the Dublin street warfare.

An anonymous combatant operating the machine gun opening of a Free State armored car. He represents the heavily armed military presence patrolling the dark, nearly deserted streets of Dublin during the civil war.

A seemingly unassuming civilian moving through the combat-heavy streets of Dublin. She subverts expectations of a harmless bystander and actively participates in the conflict by acting as an informant for the Free State forces. Her actions bridge the gap between civilian life and active military engagement.