Slayer

A high-ranking military leader who spearheads the Agua Caliente mission with cool calculation and fierce resolve. She prioritizes eliminating the vampire threat while keeping her team intact, and she deeply cares about her goddaughter Laurie. Her strategic mind drives the operation, especially when plans go awry.

A capable, battle-tested leader whose loyalty to his squad and to Laurie guides his actions. He balances decisive action with a moral impulse to save Grieves, even as the platoon faces brutal losses. His romance with Laurie adds emotional stakes to the mission.

A hulking, no-nonsense soldier who falls under the vampires’ bite and becomes one of their kin. His transformation tests loyalty and exposes the ruthlessness within the nest. He becomes a personal threat to Hawk, catalyzing the climactic confrontation.

A vampiress and Javier’s ally with a dangerous allure. She fights alongside the nest and targets Laurie, showing the seductive danger vampires bring. Her ultimate fate underlines the lethal stakes of vampire politics in the jungle.

A former soldier turned vampire who embodies the creeping threat within Grieves’ group. His reinforcements add a chilling sense of internal corruption and power struggle. His return to the riverfront marks a turning point in the battle.

A conquistador-turned-vampire who claims to offer guidance but is driven by a centuries-old hunger for power. He unexpectedly fights Hawk as a giant bat and embodies the colonial myth of immortality through conquest. His confrontations reveal the surprising humanity that persists beyond the centuries.

A university entomologist whose curiosity drives her into the field and into the center of the conflict. Her knowledge of insects and ecosystems helps explain the vampires’ hunger patterns. She becomes a critical link between Hawk and the vampiric nest, guiding the final resolution.

A resourceful sergeant who tracks the vampires and keeps Hawk’s team grounded in field reality. His practical mindset and loyalty help navigate ambushes and the perilous journey upstream. He remains a steady presence through the escalating chaos.

The vampire leader who commands the nest and embodies guerrilla tactics. His negotiation with the humans is ruthless, and his plan to spread vampiric influence shows how far their feed has extended. He embodies the cunning and predatory side of the vampire clan.