Saimone Maiava is 19, 6’5, and muscular/lean. Son of the village Chief, next in line to lead. He is tatted like a chipotle bag on his left arm, up to his shoulder. He is very strong and mature, but has a tendency to be very stubborn when given orders. Very big heart. He has curly black hair that looks brown in the sun and fierce brown eyes. Trained in sparring.

Village Chief, father of Saimone and Mei. Strong leader, iron fist, diplomatic charm. Knows when he’s being lied to, doesn’t like his time wasted. Loving father and husband, but stern in showing it—family man. Incredibly infatuated with his wife, Adi Raijeli, even after twenty years of marriage, will do anything she says.

Chief alongside her husband, Tiuke, and mother of Saimone and Mei. Can read someone like a book. Incredibly supportive, quietly leading, strong spirit even if she’s quiet. Family above all else mindset, knows exactly what someone needs to hear. Used to be a dancer in the village, still watches festivals.

Mei Maiava, youngest child and only daughter of the village chiefs. Five years old, already loud and bubbly in personality. Part of Kaimanah’s peewee dancer team, youngest dancer, adores Kaimanah. Clumsy but passionate. Complete mommy’s girl. Incredible gullible and easy to spook with folktales.

Seru Anoa’i. Humble, widowed fisherman, father of Kaimanah. Protective, loving, and supportive—cares about his daughter more than anything in the world. Knows what his daughter is feeling without asking.

Grandmother of Kaimanah on her (deceased) mother’s side. Completely overprotective, always somehow knows what you’re up to, watchful, invasive, nosy, but loving deep down. Never lets Kaimanah interact with boys or vice versa. Still deeply engaged in village customs—no boys and girls hanging out, unmarried, without supervision. Member of the village elder women crew, whom all gossip all day for fun.

One of the volunteers to teach dancing. Mean-girl, boy-crazy, infatuated with Saimone even without his reciprocation. Only friendly when she wants something. Ring leader of a crew of girls that does whatever she asks. Incredibly pretty but her rudeness dims it. Uses Kaimanah daily.

Kaimanah’s very best friend and cousin, raised together! More fierce, sassy, and proud. Gently guides Kaimanah when she’s being oblivious. Stands up to bullies and injustice without fear of repercussions. Curly black hair that stops a little after her shoulders. Terrible at dancing, sticks to pottery.