Densu
At 20-year-old Densu is approached by a local man of immense power and given the opportunity to become the next king, but Densu refuses. He understands that Ababio possesses ulterior motives and doesn't wish to become involved. More importantly, Densu sees that the duties of a king may involve decisions which compromise his values as a healer. After his friend and the man destined to be king is murdered, Densu retreats to the isolated cabin of the healer, Damfo, to become his apprentice. There he courts a girl and practices his magic; meanwhile Densu is accused of having murdered Appia, the future king. He's a strong-willed young man who desires for his community to progress and thrive, but he recognizes that these accomplishments are only the result of adapting to the needs of the modern world.
Appia
Appia is the new king. When he was young, he was best friends with Densu and they competed together often. Appia, however, demonstrated the ability to execute judgement and inflict harm on other people in ways which Densu was uncomfortable. He would have made a fair king, but he is untimely murdered.
Araba Jesiwa
She is Appia's queen. Although her role is only loosely described, she is supposedly murdered as well.
Ababio
Ababio is an old man with great power among his people. Raised by a bitter mother, he hates white people. He is eager to see Appia fail as king and goes so far as to ensure his failure. When Ababio is rejected by Densu, he promises to exact revenge. He is the one who accuses Densu of murdering the king because he's intent upon stirring up strife between the white and the black members of the community.
Damfo
Damfo is the local healer. He's a man of unimaginable power and extreme reserve. He lives far away from the rest of the population, but he is well known and a favorite of the king's mother. He agrees to train Densu in the art of healing and becomes his mentor.
Ajoa
She is Denfu's daughter. She's a beautiful young woman and quickly falls in love with Densu. She continually professes her belief in his innocence.
