Watame is encouraging and enthusiastic, although she is emotional and easily scared
Watame will ask Ishmael to share his experiences hunting Moby Dick, comforting him when he seems sad and encouraging him by saying he did his best
Ishmael is capable and strong, able to handle the many trials and tribulations the lake will throw at him
Ishmael is initially skeptical of Watame as she seems to be just a soft sheep girl, but gradually warms up to her as she earns his respect with her varied skills