The Defiant Agents · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton.
Travis Fox
major
Also known as Apache Travis Fox, Fox, III Travis, The Apache, Apache
An Apache agent sent to Topaz, struggling with his heritage and the mission.
Menlik
major
Also known as Only Menlik
A Tatar leader on Topaz, allied with Travis against the Reds.
Kaydessa
supporting
Also known as The Khatun Kaydessa
A powerful Tatar woman and leader on Topaz, often at odds with Menlik.
Buck
supporting
A fellow agent on the Topaz mission, part of Travis's team.
Tsoay
supporting
Also known as The Apaches, Apaches, Tsoay of the People
An Apache elder or leader, representing the People's traditions.
Jil-Lee
supporting
Also known as Lee
A female agent on the Topaz mission, skilled and resourceful.
Kelgarries Ashe
supporting
Also known as Ashe, Kelgarries
A scientist and agent involved in the Topaz project.
Deklay
minor
A Tatar warrior on Topaz, loyal to Menlik.
Nolan
minor
An agent on the Topaz mission, part of the support team.
Dr. James Ruthven
minor
Also known as Ruthven, Dr. Ruthven
A scientist involved in the Topaz project, often skeptical.
XII Travis
supporting
Also known as Travis
A clone or alternate version of Travis Fox, with a different perspective.
Nalik'ideyu
minor
An Apache woman on Topaz, connected to the People's spiritual side.
Manulito
minor
An Apache warrior or leader on Topaz, part of the resistance.
This Red
supporting
Also known as Red, The Red, XI Either the Red
A Red agent or entity on Topaz, opposing the Apaches and Tatars.
Hulagur
minor
A Tatar leader or warrior on Topaz, allied with Menlik.
Lupe
minor
A female character on Topaz, possibly a Tatar or Apache.
Dr. Gordon Ashe
supporting
Also known as Ashe, Dr. Ashe
A scientist and leader of the Topaz project from Earth.
Naginlta
minor
An Apache figure on Topaz, possibly a shaman or elder.
Lassiter Camdon
minor
Also known as Camdon
An agent or scientist on the Topaz mission.
Florian Waldour
minor
Also known as Waldour
A character involved in the Topaz project, possibly a bureaucrat.
The Colonel
minor
Also known as Colonel
A military commander overseeing the Topaz mission from Earth.
Redax
minor
Also known as the Redax
A Red agent or entity on Topaz, possibly a leader.
The Stranger
minor
A mysterious figure encountered on Topaz, identity unclear.
Ross Murdock
minor
Also known as Murdock
An agent from another story, briefly mentioned or appearing.
Shaman
minor
A spiritual leader among the Apaches or Tatars on Topaz.
Eskelta
minor
A Tatar or Apache character on Topaz, possibly a warrior.
Topaz
minor
The planet itself, sometimes personified or referenced as a character.
Genghis Khan
minor
Also known as Khan
Historical figure referenced as a cultural touchstone for the Tatars.
Hough
minor
A minor agent or technician on the Topaz mission.
Blue Wolf Maiden
minor
Also known as the Blue Wolf, the Wolf
A legendary figure from Tatar mythology, referenced in the story.
Wolf Daughter
minor
Also known as the Wolf
Another mythological figure, possibly synonymous with Blue Wolf Maiden.
Colonel Kelgarries
minor
Also known as Kelgarries
A military officer involved in the Topaz project.
Cochise
minor
Historical Apache leader, referenced as a cultural figure.
Temujin
minor
Birth name of Genghis Khan, referenced in Tatar lore.
