Wayward elder son of Lehi who frequently disobeys God and questions his father's and brother's authority. He complains about building the ship, later rebels against Nephi after Lehi's death, turns to evil, and forms the rebellious Lamanite faction.
Lehi is the father who struggles to align Laman with divine commands.
Sariah is the mother who witnesses Laman's wayward behavior.
Laman and Lemuel share a rebellious bond that fuels family conflict.