Drum

A wealthy plantation owner whose vanity and forceful authority drive the plot. He wields wealth to control people and passions, and his fear of losing status pushes him toward brutal decisions, including threats against Drum. His pursuit of social dominance ultimately exposes the fragility of his power.

A strong enslaved man who stands as a key ally to Drum. He endures false accusations and brutal treatment, becoming a symbol of resistance within the slave community. His defiance, even in chains, embodies the dangerous courage of those who resist oppression.

A gay French plantation insider whose advances spark conflict and cruelty. His sense of entitlement and predatory nature highlight the elitist mindset that sustains the plantation system. His actions escalate tensions and culminate in a violent confrontation during the revolt.

Purchased as a bedwench, Regine embodies the commodification of enslaved bodies within the slave hierarchy. Her presence exposes the sexual economy of the plantation and the ways in which power is exercised through intimate exploitation. Her experience reflects the intersection of race, gender, and control.

Maxwell's fiancée, whose jealousy and schemes influence the fate of Regine and the other enslaved people. She represents aristocratic ambition and the fragility of social order when faced with rebellion. Her plans reveal how personal relationships are weaponized in the power structure.

Maxwell's daughter who pursues Drum and accuses Blaise, triggering crucial conflict. Her actions illuminate the complexities of privilege, gender, and power within the master class. Her choices set off a chain of violent consequences during the revolt.

An elder enslaved figure who embodies the memory of past resistance and the endurance of the enslaved community. He offers perspective on the cruelty of the system and the fragile hope for freedom. His presence anchors the collective experience of oppression on the plantation.

Born to a white prostitute and raised among enslaved people, Drum is a formidable fighter drawn into leadership during the revolt. His loyalty to friends and his refusal of the master's advances set him on a collision course with the plantation hierarchy. Drum's courage ultimately drives the rebellion and his escape at its end.