Cro-Magnon girl rescued by Iza and adopted by the Neanderthal Clan. She struggles with Clan customs, masters a sling, kills a wolf, is banished, gives birth to Durc, later defeats Broud, and eventually leaves to find her own people.
Iza saves Ayla from death and raises her as her own daughter despite clan opposition.
Creb serves as the shaman who validates Ayla's place in the Clan through spiritual interpretation.
Broud exerts violent dominance over Ayla, using physical and sexual abuse to assert authority.
Brun holds ultimate authority over the Clan and initially opposes Ayla's presence.
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