Ghisu
Ghisu is Madhav's father, and is arguably a bad influence on his son. Both are known around the village for being lazy and unmotivated. Ghisu had nine children in all and his wife died long ago.
Madhav
Madhav is Ghisu's son. Like his father, he is poor and prefers not to work. He married his wife, Budhiya, a year ago. With his father, he begs for money after his wife dies.
Budhiya
Budhiya is Madhav's wife. After marrying him a year ago, she fed Madhav and Ghisu and they only grew lazier. She worked grinding grain in the village. Budhiya dies in childbirth, as does the unborn child. After her death, the men beg for money for her funeral rites.
Sahib
Sahib is the village landlord. He detests Ghisu and Madhav and has even beaten them with his own hands for theft or for not showing up to work. After Budhiya's death, the father and son beg Sahib for money for her funeral rites. Sahib would like to send them away but he coldly gives them two rupees.
