Francisco Pizarro - The Spanish conquistador and leader of the expedition to Peru. He’s a complex figure, driven by ambition, greed, and a search for meaning in his life.

Atahualpa - The Inca emperor, revered as a god-king by his people. His character embodies dignity, power, and a tragic sense of inevitability as he faces the Spanish invaders.

Martin Ruiz - Pizarro’s young page and narrator of the story. He begins as an idealistic boy but grows disillusioned as the conquest unfolds.

Hernando de Soto - Pizarro’s second-in-command, a more pragmatic and honorable soldier compared to some of the other Spaniards.

Miguel Estete - The Royal Overseer, representing the Spanish crown’s authority. He’s often at odds with Pizarro’s methods.

Diego de Trujillo - A loyal captain under Pizarro, embodying the rough, brutal nature of the conquistadors.

Pedro de Candia - The expedition’s artillery expert, a Venetian with a fiery temperament.

Felipillo - An Indian interpreter who aids the Spanish but is caught between cultures, often untrustworthy and conflicted.

Old Martin - The older version of Martin Ruiz, who frames the story as a retrospective narration, reflecting on the events with hindsight.

Villac Umu - The high priest of the Inca, fiercely devoted to Atahualpa and the Inca religion.

Challcuchima - Atahualpa’s general, a warrior loyal to his emperor, representing the military strength of the Inca.

Manco - A young Inca noble, symbolizing the next generation caught in the collapse of their empire.

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