Characters in The Winners

Maya Andersson

A young woman who left Beartown to build a life far from the forest and comes home as the storm and Ramona's funeral draw everyone back.

Also in Beartown, Us Against You

Benji Ovich

Left Beartown long ago after facing prejudice over his sexuality and is called home from southeast Asia to attend Ramona's funeral.

Also in Us Against You

Kevin Erdahl

Former Beartown hockey star whose past incident with Maya the town seemed to have moved on from, though it still shadows him.

Also in Beartown, Us Against You

Peter Andersson

Maya's father and a former hockey general manager, now a family man at home with his young son while his wife Kira works late as a lawyer.

Also in Beartown, Us Against You

Amat

Once the star of the Beartown team, he has lost his way after an injury and a failed attempt to get drafted into the NHL.

Also in Us Against You

Ramona (Beartown)

Beartown's bar owner and matriarch, whose death opens the novel and brings the scattered townspeople home for her funeral.