Indian Creek Chronicles Important Characters

Pete - the main character of the book. Was a swimmer in high school and received a scholarship to swim in college at the University of Montana. He is in college, but has left school to live in the wild tending a river that is part of a salmon migratory route.  He does not enjoy loneliness and often becomes depressed due to a lack of company.

Radar - one of Pete's best friends and his room mate. He got Pete interested in the "mountain man" life. Radar would marry Lorrie, an ex-girlfriend of Pete's.

Sponz - a friend of Radar's who also becomes friends with Pete.

Boone - Pete's dog. Half husky half shepherd. Pete eventually gives the dog away, despite caring and loving for it very much.

Old Ironsides - a strict warden who makes sure everyone follows all the rules in the book while staying in the park.

Brian, Cary, and Phil - all part of a mountain lion hunting trip. Phil is a rookie, while Cary and Brian are experienced. They spend quite a bit of time with Pete, who goes along with them on their hunting trip.