George Washington Black
George is the protagonist of this novel and was born in Barbados into slavery. After earning the trust of the slavemaster he plans to escape from slavery and is eventually successful.
Kit
Kit raises George and tells him about life before slavery, which inspires him to escape.
Erasmus Wilde
Wilde is the slavemaster of the plantation and is depicted as cruel and malicious, treating the workers terribly.
Titch
George's friend from slavery whom he later finds again once he is free.
