A Princess of Mars

A scheming green Martian woman whose jealousy and intrigues repeatedly endanger Carter and Dejah Thoris.

The captured Princess of Helium, a red Martian noblewoman whom John Carter vows to rescue and win.

A Confederate cavalry veteran mysteriously transported to Mars, where the lower gravity gives him extraordinary strength among its warring peoples.

A green Martian Thark chieftain, unusual among his people for his capacity for loyalty, who becomes Carter's closest ally.

A young green Martian woman assigned to care for Carter, notably kinder and more compassionate than most of her people.