- Coyote: A trickster figure who is present at the beginning of the world and has a hand in its creation.
- Old Man: A wise and powerful being who is also present at the beginning of the world and helps Coyote create it.
- Eagle: A powerful bird who helps Coyote and the Old Man create the world.
- Buzzard: A bird who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Rabbit: A small animal who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Deer: An animal who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Bear: An animal who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Buffalo: An animal who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Wolf: An animal who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Rattlesnake: A snake who is tricked by the Old Man into helping Coyote create the world.
- Sun: A powerful being who is created by Coyote and the Old Man.
- Moon: A powerful being who is created by Coyote and the Old Man.