Hafid
Hafid is the book's protagonist, and the readers first interact with him when he is a young boy tending Pathros' animals. Pathros is an aged rich merchant who has made his fortune from selling and marketing. Hafid is interested in learning how to become rich; he asks his boss and mentor to teach him. Pathros is accepted to teach him how to become a successful salesperson.
Hafid learns from his mentor that for one to succeed in anything, he must be disciplined and faithful. Hafid is dedicated to learning from his mentor and is given ten rules that he must read and comprehend. The principles are in the form of scrolls. Each rule should be read in three days, thrice daily. Therefore, Hafid needs thirty days to read all the rules of success. Hafid is determined, and when he matures, he becomes the best salesperson and the richest merchant of his time. Hafid remembers the principle of sharing and giving ten percent, and he observes all these by sharing his wealth with the less fortunate in society.
Pathros (Hafid’s Mentor)
Pathros is the wealthy old merchant that Hafid worked for when he was young. Pathros is a successful salesman. When he learns that Hafid wants to learn the secrets of success, he teaches him to be disciplined and faithful. Pathros gives Hafid ten rules to read and understood in 30 days. More importantly, Pathros reminds Hafid of the importance of giving ten percent and helping the less fortunate in society. Pathros understands the Bible very well and quotes it whenever he wants to advise the young boy.
God
God is the supreme being in the novel, and Pathros knows that without God, he is nothing. Therefore, he teaches Hafid the importance of having faith in God and following his teaching. Almost the ten rules Pathros gives Hafid teach morality, fear of God, and the important values of humanity. The Bible's teachings also signify that success is linked to obedience to God.
