Boghach Khan
Boghach Khan was a revered warrior who was never beaten in battle. He was given an hereditary Princedom for his bravery and valor. He is the creator and the teller of all of the stories in the Book.
King Shokli of Georgia
King Shokli was considered an infidel - that is, non-Muslim. He is a bold character. He raided Salur Kazan's encampment whilst he and his group were out hunting. Shokli is captured by Kazan; his role is merely to be "catchable" and to highlight the bravery of the Islamic characters.
Later, there is a story about Emren, another brave warrior who manages to convert Shokli to Islam, whereupon he is recognized as a man of courage. This begins a reconciliation between both the two men and the two armies that they lead.
Salur Kazan
Kazan is initially humiliated in the book, when he an his men foolishly leave their camp unguarded whilst they go hunting, only to find that it has been raided when they return. However, he is seen as an admirably vengeful warrior and captures the offenders. He is also honored greatly by his wife and son who remain resolute and do not give away any information about his whereabouts even when under duress whilst captured
In another story that takes place many years later, Salur Kazan realizes that his son has experienced no battles or wars despite the fact that he is sixteen years old already. He and his son are attacked by infidels whilst hunting, and his son participates. When his son is taken prisoner Kazan hunts down those who have taken him and beheads them.
Bamsi Beyrek
Bamsi Beyrek earns his name by proving himself a young man of extraordinary bravery. He is a smooth operator when it comes to women. He charms Lady Chicheck into marriage against the wishes of her family. He is captured by Shokli and kept prisoner for sixteen years but breaks free when he learns that she is about to be given to another man, fear of losing her forever enabling him to find his way back to her.
Azrael
Similar to the Angel Gabriel in Christianity, Azrael is an angel who is very significant in the Abrahamic religions. Challenging Azrael is considered a challenge and a disrespect to Allah.
Dumrul
After challenging Azrael, Dumrul begs to be allowed to negotiate with Allah in an effort to earn forgiveness. He will be allowed to live but has to find someone to die in his place. When his wife offers to do so he begs Allah to spare her life which Allah sees as a sign of their love.
