# Tsoay — The Defiant Agents character guide

> Tsoay in The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** The Apaches, Apaches, Tsoay of the People

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Snapshot

Buck's young cross-cousin, quick to learn and quick to joke, chosen to walk in Travis's footprints as a scout.

## Who they are

Tsoay is one of the youngest of the stranded Apache band, close kin to Buck and picked to ride with Travis so that the younger men might learn both the land and the man. He jokes about Kaydessa's temper while his eyes hold the same respect for courage that Apache warriors have always shown a defiant captive. His presence in the scouting party matters because he represents the next generation Travis must win over if the group is to hold together.

## Relationships

### [Travis Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/travis_fox)

_friendship_

Travis and Tsoay share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie as members of the same group.

### [This Red](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/this_red)

_rivalry_

This Red and Tsoay are enemies, often in direct conflict with each other.

### [Travis Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/travis_fox)

_friendship_

Travis and Tsoay share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie as members of the same group.

### [This Red](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/characters/this_red)

_rivalry_

This Red and Tsoay are enemies, often in direct conflict with each other.

## In the story

### [The Defiant Agents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/the-defiant-agents)

Apache elder who provides guidance and traditional knowledge to the group.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/iv)

Young Apache chosen by Buck to accompany Travis on scouts; noted for keen observation and experimentation.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/v)

Assists Travis in tracking and observes the fugitive's belongings.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/vi)

Accompanies Travis, helps with the horse and the watch, and identifies the ape-like creature.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/vii)

Sent back to the rancheria to warn Buck and the clan about the Reds and the outlaws.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/x)

Apache clansman; signals the enemy's approach and comments on the Reds' arrogance.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xiii)

Present among the clan during the challenge.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xv)

Reports by mirror on the Red helicopter and Tatar watchers.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xvii)

Returns from the southern trap to report its success and that Kaydessa is safe.

## Links

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