Beatrice "Tris" Prior. The 16-year-old protagonist of the novel.
Tobias "Four" Eaton. The initiation instructor for the Dauntless transfer initiates, including Tris, who eventually becomes her primary love interest.
Caleb Prior. Caleb had a secret affection for books and a ceaselessly inquisitive nature that he worked hard to keep under wraps.
Natalie Prior. She was the daughter of a Dauntless leader and Divergent
Andrew Prior. He is a member of the city council, a group of Abnegation who govern the entire city.
