A Crane Among WolvesJune Hur

Characters in A Crane Among Wolves

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Iseul
Seventeen-year-old noblewoman who travels to the capital to rescue her kidnapped older sister; narrates in first person.
Prince Daehyun
The king's younger half-brother, burdened by survivor's guilt and secretly plotting to overthrow him; his chapters are in close third person.

Antagonists

King Yeonsan
The paranoid, tyrannical ruler of Joseon whose purges drive the story.

Supporting characters

Suyeon
Iseul's older sister, taken by the king; their relationship is strained.
Wonsik
A guest at the inn with forensic skill who helps Iseul investigate the killings and acts as a father-figure mentor.
Madam Yul
The innkeeper who helps Iseul in the capital.