Mehring
He is the protagonist, an antihero of the novel. In his middle age, he is an attractive figure and has already had a number of mistresses. He is a frequent traveller and a calculating businessman.
Antonia Mancebo
She is the mistress of Mehring with olive complexion and dark hair. She is a revolutionary activist and has often a brush with law. She has to leave Africa as her life is in danger.
Terry
Son of Mehring who has left him long ago.
Jacobus
Works as a foreman at Mehring's farm. He breaks the news of the dead body to Mehring.
