Virgil
Virgil is the central character in the book. Virgil is discriminated against in society because he is biracial. However, society realizes that his contribution to restoring order is unavoidable.
The people in the Reservation
The reservation people are the Native American residents in South Dakota.
Tribal leaders
The tribal leaders are the community elders in South Dakota who are looking for solutions to the criminal menace that creates havoc in society. The tribal leaders turn to Virgil to request help because he knows how to deal with criminals selling heroin.
Unlikely Partner
The unlikely partner is the person who teams up with Virgil and hunts down the criminals creating menace in society.