Searchers

The band’s leader, whose decisions and temper spark the group’s banishment. He embodies a conflicted authority, balancing hunger, jealousy, and the survival needs of a harsh Arctic world.

One of Kupak’s followers, driven by desire and a willingness to abduct, which sets the crisis in motion. He is a capable hunter but morally compromised, contributing to the family’s peril.

A follower who assists in the abduction and threatens the family. He represents the faction within the group that acts on passion and impulse rather than communal ethics.

Another member of Kupak’s circle, involved in the pursuit. He participates in the kidnapping and pursuit, highlighting the group’s dynamics and the consequences of their choices.

The family patriarch who leads the hunt to save his wife and daughter. He embodies leadership, resourcefulness, and resilience in the Arctic wilderness.

Kuanana’s wife, abducted along with her daughter and fighting to survive and escape. She shows courage and agency even in captivity.

Kuanana’s hunting partner who accompanies the search. He aids in the escape and helps safeguard the family as events unfold.

A member of the broader group, whose actions intersect with the main chase. He represents the male cohort moving through a landscape of threat and duty.

An elder who decrees exile and passes on the totem that summons a spirit guide. His wisdom and impending death catalyze the quest that follows.