A resilient and pragmatic nurse at the church hospital, who mentors Lucius and reveals depths of compassion and strength amidst the challenges of war.

A Hungarian soldier with profound psychological trauma, whose condition challenges the understanding of traditional medical practices.

A conscription officer who embodies the harsh, dehumanizing logic of the military, prioritizing duty over individual well-being.

Minor characters at the Lemnowice hospital, providing support, humor, and a sense of camaraderie amid the hardships faced by soldiers.

Lucius's early mentor in Vienna, representing the theoretical world of academic medicine that Lucius must move beyond in the progression of his career.