Liholiho (Kamehameha II.), king of the Hawaiian Islands.
Keopuolani, the queen-mother,
Kaahumanu, chief counselor, and
Kalakua, widows of Kamehameha I.
Kalaimoku, prime minister.
Kekuaokalani, the defender of the gods.
Manono, wife of Kekuaokalani.
Hewahewa, high-priest of Hawaii.
Hoapili, guardian of the Princess Nahienaena.
Naihe, counselor and orator.
Kekuanaoa, treasurer of the king.
Kapihe, commander of the national vessels.
Laanui, a companion of the king.