# The Defiant Agents — Character guide

> Key figures in The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton.

- [Travis Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/travis_fox.md): An Apache agent sent to Topaz, struggling with his heritage and the mission.
- [Menlik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/menlik.md): A Tatar leader on Topaz, allied with Travis against the Reds.
- [Kaydessa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/kaydessa.md): A powerful Tatar woman and leader on Topaz, often at odds with Menlik.
- [Buck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/buck.md): A fellow agent on the Topaz mission, part of Travis's team.
- [Tsoay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/tsoay.md): An Apache elder or leader, representing the People's traditions.
- [Jil-Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/jil_lee.md): A female agent on the Topaz mission, skilled and resourceful.
- [Kelgarries Ashe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/kelgarries_ashe.md): A scientist and agent involved in the Topaz project.
- [Deklay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/deklay.md): A Tatar warrior on Topaz, loyal to Menlik.
- [Nolan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/nolan.md): An agent on the Topaz mission, part of the support team.
- [Dr. James Ruthven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/james_ruthven.md): A scientist involved in the Topaz project, often skeptical.
- [XII Travis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/xii_travis.md): A clone or alternate version of Travis Fox, with a different perspective.
- [Nalik'ideyu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/nalikideyu.md): An Apache woman on Topaz, connected to the People's spiritual side.
- [Manulito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/manulito.md): An Apache warrior or leader on Topaz, part of the resistance.
- [This Red](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/this_red.md): A Red agent or entity on Topaz, opposing the Apaches and Tatars.
- [Hulagur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/hulagur.md): A Tatar leader or warrior on Topaz, allied with Menlik.
- [Lupe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/lupe.md): A female character on Topaz, possibly a Tatar or Apache.
- [Dr. Gordon Ashe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/dr_gordon_ashe.md): A scientist and leader of the Topaz project from Earth.
- [Naginlta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/naginlta.md): An Apache figure on Topaz, possibly a shaman or elder.
- [Lassiter Camdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/camdon.md): An agent or scientist on the Topaz mission.
- [Florian Waldour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/florian_waldour.md): A character involved in the Topaz project, possibly a bureaucrat.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A military commander overseeing the Topaz mission from Earth.
- [Redax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/redax.md): A Red agent or entity on Topaz, possibly a leader.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/the_stranger.md): A mysterious figure encountered on Topaz, identity unclear.
- [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/ross_murdock.md): An agent from another story, briefly mentioned or appearing.
- [Shaman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/shaman.md): A spiritual leader among the Apaches or Tatars on Topaz.
- [Eskelta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/eskelta.md): A Tatar or Apache character on Topaz, possibly a warrior.
- [Topaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/topaz.md): The planet itself, sometimes personified or referenced as a character.
- [Genghis Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/genghis_khan.md): Historical figure referenced as a cultural touchstone for the Tatars.
- [Hough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/hough.md): A minor agent or technician on the Topaz mission.
- [Blue Wolf Maiden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/blue_wolf_maiden.md): A legendary figure from Tatar mythology, referenced in the story.
- [Wolf Daughter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/wolf_daughter.md): Another mythological figure, possibly synonymous with Blue Wolf Maiden.
- [Colonel Kelgarries](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/colonel_kelgarries.md): A military officer involved in the Topaz project.
- [Cochise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/cochise.md): Historical Apache leader, referenced as a cultural figure.
- [Temujin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/temujin.md): Birth name of Genghis Khan, referenced in Tatar lore.

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