The year is 1757, during the French and Indian War. This was a time of conflict between British and French forces in North America, with various Native American tribes aligning with either side. The events take place in the area of the American colonies.

Magwa is a Native American, the leader of the Hurons, sworn enemy of the Mohicans.

Magwa is a 30-year old Huron who ruthlessly hates Colonel Munro and wants to take revenge on him by defeating him and marrying his daughter, as he destroyed his village,and killed his family.

Magwa is ruthless, villainous, murderous, traitorous, aggressive, barbaric, cold-hearted, cold-blooded, vengeful and cruel.

Magwa is slender, muscular with tan skin with small, hazel eyes, His face is tattooed, and his head shaven with a tuft of dark hair.