as a Curandera. A women who knew the herbs

and remedies of the ancients, a miracle-worker

who could heal the sick. Her face was brown and

very wrinkled, but her eyes were clear and

sparkling. Her magical abilities lead the town

to believe she is a witch and is therefore feared

by them all. Although mistaken for being a

horrible creature, she has worked hard for the

people of the village. Ultima is symbolized by an

owl.

like the men before him. He sacrifices his life on the llano for

the sake of his wife and to start a family. Gabriel possess the

qualities of an unselfish man who puts the needs of others before

his own.

with dark black hair. She wishes very much

for her son to be a luna, and grow up to

become a priest. Maria is very religious, for

she prays to the Virgin Mary in times of both

happieness and sadness.

"town drunk", he is a sincere

man who shares Gabriels deep

love for the llano. He has a huge

moustache and his hair is luscious

like a lion's mane. Narciso shows

characteristics of a gentleman by

helping Maria during her time of

need. He also shows great

appreciation for the landand the

nature of the earth. He presents

this by growing a plentyful garden

full of vegetables and fruits.

who struggles with the difficult

decision of seeking his religious

identity. Antonio surrounds himself

with a rambunctious group of friends,

but is quite mature for his age. He is

very intelligent and open-minded

towards new things and new beliefs.

close by. Jason is quiet, moody,

and sometimes for no reason at

all, wild. He continues to disobey

his father by visiting his Indian, a

man who originally told the story

of the golden carp.

speaks in only English, unlike the rest

of the family. Deborah has dark eyes

and dark hair, which she possessed

from the Marez blood in her. She is very

outspoken, saying whatever she pleases

without giving it thought before hand.

are also witches. Tenorio is an evil man who thrives off of watching others

suffer. Although he is out-weighed and out-played by most, the people of

 the village continue to brush off him and his ruthless ways.