Magi

The Magi are the subjects of the poem and a singular Mage is the narrator as they journey through the winter to the site of Jesus Christ's Birth. In Christianity, the Magi are distinguished foreign kings who visit Jesus after He is born of the Virgin Mary. The Magi struggle through their journey with the harsh weather and uncertainty regarding what awaits them.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the motivation of the Magi's journey as they are traveling to witness His Birth. Jesus is not directly mentioned or characterized in the poem.

Villagers

The villagers are described as hostile and unfriendly as the Magi journey to the Birth.