Protagonist and trained physician who returns to Lidum for his father's funeral. Initially refuses ritual vengeance to uphold his medical duties, but later treats a pneumonia epidemic and embraces his heritage. He becomes the new mumbaki, kills Daniel Atiwan, ends the village feud, and chooses to stay in Ifugao to serve his community.
Allied physicians collaborating to treat the pneumonia outbreak.
Maternal uncle and tribal elder who later anoints Joseph as the new mumbaki.
Former fiancés whose romance rekindles amid the escalating feud.
Tribal cousin caught between loyalty to his village and brotherhood with Joseph.
Lethal rival who shoots Joseph and is ultimately killed by him in retaliation.
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