Chester: Talented pilot and muskite swordsman. Renegade for his family. Later known as "The Lancasterian".
Nadjela: Princess of the Cradle tribe. Longing to help her father and save her people. Possesses a necklace with anomalous properties given to her by her late mother.
Neddin: Leader of the Cradle tribe. His word is law.
Erika: Mercenary of the Fourth Reich. She was hired to assassinate Nadjela.
Ash: Mechanic with Swiss roots. Captured by slavers while trying to make a future for himself.
Achu: Brother of Shura, slave warlord. He controls the Thunderdome. Prefers to be known as Deathmask.
Shura: Sister of Achú, slave warlord. Controls the Thunderdome. The most feared person in the compound.
Burned Man: Former mechanic for Achú. Sacked and sent to his certain death after Lord Enslaver showed interest in his work.