Characters in A Princess of Mars

Sarkoja

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

Dejah Thoris

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

Also in The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, Synthetic Men of Mars

Commander John Carter

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

Also in The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, The Chessmen of Mars, The master mind of Mars, A Fighting Man of Mars, Swords of Mars, Synthetic Men of Mars, Llana of Gathol, John Carter of Mars, John Carter: The Movie Novelization: Also includes: A Princess of Mars

Tars Tarkas

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

Also in The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, John Carter of Mars

Sola (Barsoom)

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

Woola

A dog-like Martian calot set to guard Carter who becomes fiercely and faithfully devoted to him.

Also in The Warlord of Mars

Kantos Kan

Also in The Warlord of Mars, John Carter of Mars

Carson Napier