Eddie Jaku - The author and protagonist, born in 1920 in Leipzig, Germany to a Jewish family. He survived the Holocaust, including imprisonment in Buchenwald and Auschwitz concentration camps. After World War II, he immigrated to Australia where he lived a long and happy life, passing away in 2021 at age 101.

Kurt Hirschfeld - Eddie's close friend who he first met at Buchenwald concentration camp. Their friendship and support for each other was crucial to their survival during the Holocaust.

Eddie's Parents - While their names are not provided, Eddie's parents played an important role in his early life and instilling values like kindness in him. Tragically, they did not survive the Holocaust.

Eddie's Wife - Eddie's wife, whom he met and married after immigrating to Australia, is mentioned but not named. She supported him emotionally as he began sharing his Holocaust experiences later in life.