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Ali Khan Shirvanshir - This character is a Muslim who attends a Russian school and falls in love with a Christian girl.

Nino Hanum Shirvanshir (née Kipiani) - This character is a Georgian Christian of noble origin who escapes war on a train with her daughter.

Hafis Seyd Mustafa Meshedi - This character is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

Ali and Mirza Assadullah - These characters are brothers who believe that Baku is best off if Turkey can conquer the city.

Arslan Aga - This character is always knowledgeable on the latest gossip. He dies an honorable death, even though he describes himself as a coward.

Imam Dshafar - This character is a Shiite Muslim in the tradition of Jaʿfar al-Sadiq.

Feth Ali Khan - This character is a lawyer.

Mehmed Haidar - This character was secretly married at 16 and forced several...

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