Bear Island

An American biologist whose curiosity about the old U-boat base and his own family history drives him into danger. He is pragmatic and persistent, and his suspicions about the expedition force him to question allies and enemies alike.

A Norwegian psychiatrist who anchors the multinational team with analytic insight. She uncovers subtle clues, forms wary alliances, and becomes a trusted partner to Lansing as tensions escalate.

A German scientist who carries responsibility for his country’s wartime past. He reassesses loyalties as the plot reveals neo-Nazi plots, and his conscience weighs heavily on his choices.

A NATO expedition member whose outward professionalism masks a ruthless drive for gold. He manipulates events and commands subordinates, leading to dangerous confrontations with Lansing and Lindquist.

A German colleague whose loyalty wavers as the conspiracy about Zelda and the Nazi network unfolds. He is instrumental in the escalation of tensions and the pursuit of gold.

A deputy who collaborates with Jungbeck and Hartman, revealing the internal rifts within the expedition. He embodies the opportunistic side of the plot.

A seasoned crew member who appears loyal to Lansing but survives in the shadows, ultimately facing danger as the gold loot drives a vicious power play.

Lansing’s former colleague and ally who is killed in an avalanche triggered by the expedition’s perilous meddling, highlighting the stakes of hidden agendas.