Without having read 'the water family novel', it's difficult to determine the main characters. However, it's likely that there are characters within the family unit who are central to the story. There could be a character who is trying to protect the family's water source, or a character who is in conflict with the family's traditional water - based ways of life. There might also be characters from outside the family who interact with the family in relation to water, like a water official or a neighboring family with different water practices.
I'm not certain. But usually in such novels, there would be a protagonist who is likely to be closely associated with the events related to the water. Maybe a detective or someone with a personal connection to the water - related mystery.
Elisa, she is at the heart of the story. Her muteness makes her an outsider in a way, but it also gives her a different perspective. Then there's Strickland, who is sort of the antagonist. He represents the more cruel and unfeeling side of humanity. And the creature, which is the focus of Elisa's affection and the source of much of the story's conflict and connection.
Perhaps there's a local character, like a fisherman or someone who lives near the water. They would have a personal connection to the water and could be an important part of the story, noticing the changes in the water first and being involved in the events that unfold.
One of the main characters is a young boy. He is curious and kind - hearted, which leads him to find the water horse. The water horse is another key character. It has its own unique characteristics and behaviors. There might also be some supporting characters like the boy's family members who play a role in the story, for example, they might unknowingly create some challenges for the boy in hiding the water horse.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the 'deep water novel'. But it could be a lone adventurer who is drawn to the deep water for some personal quest, like to find a lost treasure or to prove something to himself.
I'm not entirely sure without reading it thoroughly, but there could be a local fisherman who is very much in tune with the water and the life around it. He might be one of the main characters.
Since I'm not familiar with the 'Dark Water Graphic Novel', I can't tell you the main characters. But in most graphic novels, the main characters are often those who drive the story forward, face the central conflicts, and experience character growth throughout the narrative. So in this case, it could be a brave adventurer, a scientist trying to understand the dark water phenomenon, or a group of survivors in a world affected by the dark water.
Nya is also a main character. She spends a large part of her day walking a long distance to get water for her family. Their stories are intertwined in the novel, showing different aspects of the water - related struggles in their region.
I don't know as I haven't read it. But it could be a group of sailors, pirates, or people living near the water. Maybe there's a brave hero who has to deal with the 'fire on the water' situation.
In the 'Edge of Dark Water Novel', there could be a group of characters. Maybe there is a female lead who is brave and determined. There could also be some side characters like a local fisherman who knows the secrets of the area around the dark water. And perhaps there is a villainous character who is trying to stop the protagonist from achieving their goal near the edge of the dark water.