The character who tells the first part of the novel. After being fired from the bank, he wanders the streets of Ankara in despair until he finds a new job thanks to a friend from high school (Hamdi). He is a young and observant man, devoid of ostentation, trying to hold on to life. He discovers that Raif Efendi, who sits across from him in the office, is not a meaningless or silent person, but possesses a hidden wealth inside while drawing that wonderful sketch (Hamdi's caricature). He grows closer to Raif, becomes the only person to look after him during his illness, and immortalizes the story of 'Madonna in a Fur Coat' by reading the black-bound notebook.
There is no clear information about where he comes from or his homeland. He is a young man of the new middle-class generation of the Republican era who spent his youth struggling through the boredom of bank clerkship and living penniless on the streets of Ankara, having a minor interest in literature and writing stories.
A young man around his mid-20s, with a tired and shy appearance, who stands out with his old clothes during his period of unemployment.
Hamdi
An old school friend for whom he feels antipathy, whose arrogance has grown due to his financial success.
Raif Efendi
His master/friend whom he respects and feels compassion for, having understood the suffering behind his great silence.