·       Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser: The protagonist of the novel, a 20th-century English combat nurse who is mysteriously transported back in time to 1743 Scotland. She is a kind and compassionate woman who is determined to survive in the 18th century and to find her way back to her own time. She is also a skilled healer and a fierce warrior.

·       Jamie Fraser: A 18th-century Scottish highlander, a skilled warrior and a member of Clan Fraser. He is a kind and compassionate man who is determined to protect Claire and to help her find her way back to her own time. He is also a fierce warrior and a skilled swordsman.

·       Frank Randall: Claire's husband in the 20th century, a historian who is researching the Jacobite uprising of 1745. He is a kind and compassionate man who is determined to find Claire and bring her back to him. He is also a skilled historian and a dedicated scholar.

·       Black Jack Randall: A 18th-century British officer, a sadistic and cruel man who is determined to capture Claire and to use her as a bargaining chip. He is also a skilled soldier and a ruthless killer.

·       Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser: Jamie's godfather and close friend, a skilled warrior and a loyal companion. He is a kind and compassionate man who is determined to protect Jamie and to help him achieve his goals. He is also a fierce warrior and a skilled swordsman.

·       Laoghaire MacKenzie: A 18th-century Scottish highlander, a beautiful and manipulative woman who is determined to marry Jamie. She is also a skilled healer and a fierce warrior.