After Tonight

A captain in the Austrian Ministry of War tasked with counter-espionage against Russian spies, especially the elusive K-14. He is clever, instinctive, and capable of bending rules when trust is on the line. His investigation becomes personal as he falls for a nurse he suspects might be more than she seems.

A Gypsy contact who threads through the spy network, providing crucial leads and access. He is quick-witted, resourceful, and willing to take risks to connect disparate parts of the intelligence operation. He remains an enigmatic ally whose loyalties stay uncertain until the climax.

Head of the unit developing the flamethrower, a stern but capable officer who values results. He notices unusual signs in a nurse's behavior that hint at deeper treachery, pushing Rudy to scrutinize the case more closely. He represents the rigid, cautionary side of wartime science and security.

A nurse who becomes entangled with Rudy and is later revealed to be K-14. She uses intimacy and charm to navigate the dangerous game of espionage, yet her choices are driven by a blend of loyalty, fear, and love. Her true allegiance remains a central tension in the story.

A Russian agent involved in the clandestine liaison with K-14, masquerading to advance the spy operation. He is shrewd and dangerous, but his plans risk exposure when Rudy begins to see through the disguises. He becomes a casualty of the trap Rudy orchestrates.

A Russian-speaking private who signals to K-14 and facilitates her contacts under the cover of war. His actions initiate a chain of events that lead to K-14's arrest and the unraveling of the spy ring. He embodies the hurried, opportunistic moves of wartime espionage.

A minor contact who appears in the espionage milieu, contributing to the web of information and requests that drive the plot. His role is compact but positioned within the network of spies and counter-spies.

A sergeant in the unfolding military backdrop who participates in the chase and capture of suspects. He represents the disciplined, procedural side of war-time operations and the pressure of meeting intelligence deadlines.