* Bernal Díaz del Castillo: Díaz was a soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico. He later wrote a detailed account of the campaign, which is considered one of the most important sources of information about the Spanish conquest.
* Malinche: Malinche was a Nahua woman who served as an interpreter for Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors. She played a vital role in facilitating communication between the Spanish and the Aztecs.
* Moctezuma II: Moctezuma was the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest. He was ultimately captured and killed by the Spanish after an intense battle.
* Cuauhtémoc: Cuauhtémoc was the last Aztec emperor. He led the resistance against the Spanish after Moctezuma's death, but was eventually defeated and executed.