Carthoris of Helium

Thuvia of Ptarth

Carthoris is deeply in love with Thuvia, who initially resists but eventually reciprocates his affection.

Tario of Lothar

Carthoris and Tario are direct antagonists, competing for Thuvia and clashing over the fate of Lothar.

Jav

Jav, a Lotharian, becomes a loyal ally and guide to Carthoris, helping him navigate the dangers of Lothar.

Astok of Dusar

Astok is a jealous suitor of Thuvia and a political enemy of Carthoris, plotting to kill him and frame him for murder.

Kar Komak

Kar Komak, a bowman of Lothar, becomes a steadfast friend and warrior ally to Carthoris.

Vas Kor

Vas Kor is an enemy of Carthoris, involved in the plot to abduct Thuvia and frame Carthoris.

Kulan Tith

Kulan Tith is a prince of Kaol and a friend to Carthoris, though their alliance is tested by the conflict over Thuvia.

John Carter

John Carter is Carthoris's father, the Warlord of Mars, who appears briefly to support his son.

Komal

Carthoris must fight and ultimately kill Komal, the beast that guards the Lotharian temple.

Tario of Lothar

Carthoris and Tario are direct antagonists, competing for Thuvia and clashing over the fate of Lothar.

Thuvia of Ptarth

Carthoris is deeply in love with Thuvia, who initially resists but eventually reciprocates his affection.

Kar Komak

Kar Komak, a bowman of Lothar, becomes a steadfast friend and warrior ally to Carthoris.

Carthoris and Thuvia

Son of John Carter; defends Thuvia's honor; confesses his love but respects her betrothal to Kulan Tith.

II: Slavery

Mentioned as the prince who declared his love; his flier is seen approaching Ptarth; he is the principal bidder at the slave market.

III: Treachery

Prince of Helium, suspected of abducting Thuvia, sent by his father to Ptarth to prove his innocence.

IV: A Green Man’s Captive

Pursues Thuvia after her abduction, fights the red abductors, and follows the green warrior into the mountains.

The Fair Race

Defends Thuvia from the Torquasians, fights with sword, and protests his innocence regarding her abduction.

VI: The Jeddak of Lothar

Observes the mysterious disappearance of the dead bowmen and the lack of wounds on the Torquasians; stands defiantly before Tario, refusing to crawl.

VII: The Phantom Bowmen

Defies Tario, learns about Lothar's phantom warriors, and resolves to rescue Thuvia.

The Hall of Doom

Arrives to rescue Thuvia; strikes Tario for threatening her.

The Battle in the Plain

Survives the fall into Komal's pit, sword ready; suggests Jav materialize bowmen against Tario; leaves Thuvia with Jav to search for a passage through the cliffs.

Kar Komak, the Bowman

Pursues Thuvia after being deceived by Jav; meets Kar Komak; fights alongside Thuvia and Komal against Torquasians and Dusarians.

XI: Green Men and White Apes

Wounded and captured by Torquasians, then dragged by white apes; reunites with Kar Komak and orchestrates their escape.

XII: To Save Dusar

Mentioned as the one falsely blamed for Thuvia's abduction; his supposed guilt is a strategic cover for Dusar.

XIII: Turjun, the Panthan

Disguised as Turjun, a panthan, he infiltrates Dusar's forces and overhears the plot to kill Thuvia.

XIV: Kulan Tith's Sacrifice

Disguised as a panthan, he rescues Thuvia, fights Astok and Vas Kor, and later prepares to leave before Thuvia confesses her love.