Martin de Porres

Mixed-race, African-Spanish heritage. Compassionate and humble. Unperturbed by mistreatment and prejudice. Eager to serve others. Radiates kindness. A love for animals. Innately smart and a gifted healer.

ANA VELÁZQUEZ. Light Spanish dialect. Mixed-race, African-Spanish heritage. Martin's hardworking, single mother. Former slave. Provides love and strong support for her children, despite the many hardships she faces. Exhibits nobility and grace despite suffering poverty and racial discrimination.

JUANA. Light Spanish dialect. Mixed-race, African-Spanish heritage. Martin's younger sister. Supportive. Returns after a long period away. Loves and admires Martin.

DON JUAN. Castilian Spanish dialect. 30-40s. Spanish nobleman, with privilege and moderate status. A distant and absent father figure. Says he cares about his children, but is easily influenced by his ambition and fear of social scandal.

DON MARCELO. Light Spanish dialect. 60s. Martin's mentor. A skilled barber-surgeon, respected figure in the community. Strong moral character. Sees potential in Martin and nurtures his talents.

A proud man blinded by social and racial prejudice. Becomes generous and supportive after being saved by Martin.

Head of the Dominican monastery. Challenges the status quo. Recognizes Martin's extraordinary piety and spiritual gifts. Remains firm in his convictions despite societal pressures.

FRAY JOSÉ. 40s. A strict and judgmental friar concerned about reputation and appearances. Spiteful. Set is his own ways.

DON DIEGO. 50s. Don Juan's cousin. Spanish. Wealthy nobleman. Openly racist.

FRAY MIGUEL. Light Spanish dialect. 30s. A friar influenced by Fray José. A follower. Able to see Martin's good heart despite social norms.

VICEROY. Castilian Spanish. 40-50s. Distinguished man of high social status. Curious observer of Martin's growing fame. Strong moral character. Generous.

Mixed-race, African-Spanish heritage. Martin's younger sister. Supportive, opinionated. Loves her family, especially her brother.

Humble, obedient, kind boy of mixed-race African-Spanish heritage. He puts the needs of others before his own. Keen interest in animals and compassion for all living things. A pure soul.