Characters in Monstress, Vol. 1

Maika Halfwolf

A teenage Arcanic who lost her left arm in the Federation's war and now carries Zinn, an ancient monster bound inside her, while she hunts for the truth about her mother's death.

Also in Monstress, Vol. 3, Monstress, Vol. 4, Monstress, Vol. 5

The Cumaea

An order of human sorceresses who harvest Arcanics for their blood and power, enforcing the Federation's war against them.

Corvin

A raven Arcanic lord, First Watchman of the Dusk Court and a survivor of the Battle of Constantine, sent to find Maika.

Also in Monstress, Vol. 4

Tuya

Maika Halfwolf's dearest friend since the two of them were taken captive together as girls and survived a slave camp side by side.

Also in Monstress, Vol. 3, Monstress, Vol. 7

Kippa

A young fox Arcanic girl rescued by Maika from a slave auction in Zamora, who becomes her steadfast companion.

Also in Monstress, Vol. 3, Monstress, Vol. 4, Monstress, Vol. 7, Monstress, Vol. 9

Zinn

An ancient, monstrous being bound inside Maika Halfwolf's body, awakened after she loses her arm and named for the first time during the story.

Also in Monstress, Vol. 3, Monstress, Vol. 6, Monstress, Vol. 7, Monstress, Vol. 8, Monstress, Vol. 10

Ren Mormorian

A two-tailed nekomancer cat and longtime companion of Maika Halfwolf, cunning and self-interested, who quotes poetry and keeps his true loyalties to himself.