Character guide

Cogewea

major

Also known as Hiawatha Cogewea, the ambitious Cogewea

The half-blood protagonist, torn between her Okanogan heritage and the white world.

LaGrinder

major

Also known as James LaGrinder, Jim, Old Jim

Cogewea's pragmatic and protective grandfather, a respected elder of the Okanogan.

Alfred Densmore

major

Also known as Densmore, Sandbar Densmore

A scheming Eastern lawyer who courts Cogewea for her land and heritage.

Celluloid Bill

supporting

Also known as Celluloid, Bill

A cowboy at the ranch, known for his tall tales and rough humor.

Bob

supporting

Also known as Silent Bob

A quiet cowboy at the ranch, often observing the actions of others.

Stemteemä

major

Also known as Stemteemä

Cogewea's wise grandmother, keeper of Okanogan traditions and lore.

Frenchy

supporting

Also known as the unsuspecting Frenchy, Poor Frenchy

A French-Canadian cowboy, often the butt of practical jokes.

Sis

supporting

Cogewea's sister, who shares her experiences and concerns.

Mary McDonald

minor

Also known as Mary, Miss McDonald

A friend of Cogewea, likely a mixed-blood woman in the community.

Rodeo Jack

minor

Also known as Rodeo

A cowboy known for his riding skills and participation in rodeos.

Shoyahpee

supporting

Also known as Sir Shoyahpee, the hated Shoyahpee, Mr. Shoyahpee

A deceitful white man who causes trouble for the Okanogan people.

Mourning Dove

minor

The authorial voice, possibly a framing device or narrator.

Leather Slim

minor

Also known as Slim

A cowboy at the ranch, often involved in the range activities.

Wanawish

minor

Also known as Whoa Wanawish

A horse, likely a significant animal in the story.

Julia Carter

minor

Also known as Julia, Carter

A woman connected to the Carter family, possibly a visitor.

The Parisian

minor

A mysterious or flamboyant character, possibly a performer or visitor.

John Carter

minor

Also known as John, Carter

A member of the Carter family, possibly a rancher or visitor.

Kitty Pelkey

minor

Also known as Kitty

A woman in the community, possibly a friend or relative.

Sophie Antwine

minor

Also known as Sophia

A woman in the community, possibly a friend or relative.

Harmelt

minor

A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a cowboy or local.

The Dixie Canary

minor

Also known as Canary, Dixie Canary

A nickname for a character, possibly a singer or performer.

Chipmunk

minor

Also known as Chipmunk of the Okanogans

A character associated with the Okanogan people, possibly a storyteller.

Green-blanket Feet

minor

Also known as Feet

A figure from a story told by Stemteemä, possibly a legendary character.

Mrs. Carter

minor

Also known as Carter

A member of the Carter family, possibly a matriarch.

Croppy

minor

Also known as Finally Croppy

A horse, likely a notable animal in the story.

Bringo

minor

A character, possibly a horse or a person, mentioned in the narrative.

Diamond

minor

A character, possibly a horse or a person, mentioned in the narrative.

See-whelh-ken

minor

A character, possibly a spirit or a person, mentioned in the narrative.

Halish

minor

A character, possibly a person, mentioned in the narrative.

Jack Galvin

minor

A character, possibly a cowboy or local, mentioned in the narrative.

Verona Webster

minor

Also known as Verona, Miss Webster

A woman in the community, possibly a friend or relative.

Ronan

minor

A character, possibly a local or official, mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. Carter

minor

A member of the Carter family, possibly a rancher or visitor.

Susan Winegarden

minor

Also known as Mrs. Susan Winegarden, Susan

A woman in the community, possibly a friend or relative.

Robert Pelkey

minor

Also known as Robert, Robert Pelkey , Jr.

A member of the Pelkey family, possibly a rancher or local.

Meschell Pablo

minor

Also known as Pablo

A character, possibly a local or worker, mentioned in the narrative.

Jake

minor

A character, possibly a cowboy or local, mentioned in the narrative.

Geezar

minor

Also known as the “ Geezar

A character, possibly a nickname for a person, mentioned in the narrative.

Sophia Pelkey

minor

A member of the Pelkey family, possibly a woman in the community.

The Easterner

minor

A character from the East, possibly a visitor or newcomer.

La-siah

minor

Also known as Eugene La Fleur

A character, possibly a person with a mixed heritage, mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. Schultz

minor

A character, possibly a local or official, mentioned in the narrative.

Jerry

minor

A character, possibly a cowboy or local, mentioned in the narrative.

Yoom’-tee-bee

minor

A character, possibly a person or spirit, mentioned in the narrative.