A young African slave girl initially freed by O'Shay in Zanzibar. She evades local authorities and secretly stows away on the Jupiter. In Timbuktu, she is slated for sale but warns the trapped crew of impending executions. She is rescued by the balloon and later reconciles with Jacques.
Rescued slave girl and pilot who form a romantic bond during the African journey.
Reporter who actively intervenes to save Makia from slavery and joins her on the balloon.
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