A guide to all the new 'Outlander' characters who have joined the show for season 7

Viewers got their first glimpse of William Ransom in the second episode of season seven, but his storyline begins in earnest in episode four. An ambitious young British soldier, he arrives in America longing for the glory of battle, though he doesn't yet understand what war truly is.

He is legally the son and heir of the Earl of Ellesmere and his wife, Geneva Dunsany (Hannah James). However, he was secretly fathered by Jamie (Sam Heughan) after Geneva blackmailed Jamie to take her virginity before her wedding night.

Following both of his parents' deaths, William was raised by his mother's sister, Isobel Dunsany (Tanya Reynolds), and her husband, Lord John Grey, who he now considers his father.

Vandervaart is probably best known to audiences for his roles in the Canadian drama series "Murdoch Mysteries" and the family TV show "Holly Hobbie." He also appeared in the 2020 remake of "The Craft," titled "The Craft: Legacy" and Netflix drama "October Faction."

Rachel has been raised as a Quaker but has found herself "put out of meeting" — aka kicked out of the community — for supporting her brother Denzell's choice to serve as a physician for the Continental Army.

Although she's a pacifist, Rachel believes in the cause of liberty and aids Denzell as they tend to the soldiers that fight for it, finding love with someone unexpected.

When audiences first meet Rachel and her siblings, they are living in the small Quaker settlement Oak Grove close to the Dismal Swamp, and it's a chance meeting that brings her into the lives of both William and Ian Murray (John Bell).

Meikle-Small may be familiar to audiences from her portraying the younger versions of several famous actors.

In "Never Let Me Go," she played the child version of Carey Mulligan's character; in 'Snow White and the Huntsman," she appeared in flashbacks as the younger version of Charlize Theron's powerful sorceress; in the BBC miniseries "Great Expectations," she was young Estella, while Vanessa Kirby played her older counterpart.

Denzell, like his sister, is a Quaker who, when we meet him, has been ousted by the community following his decision to support the rebels during the Revolutionary War.

He feels guilty for bringing his sister into the war, but he knows she's just as strong-willed and passionate as he is about the cause.

Phillips has starred in many British television dramas since making his on-screen debut in 2009. He's also appeared in several stage productions, including recent productions of "A Christmas Carol," "Richard III," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Billy Elliott."

While Rob is initially dismissive and distrustful of Brianna (Sophie Skelton), unhappy with the fact that he has to take orders from a woman, the Hydro Electric Board employee soon realizes that striking up a friendship with his new boss and her husband, Roger (Richard Rankin), could prove useful.

Fulton has starred in another hugely popular romance series, playing Sir Phillip Crane on Netflix's "Bridgerton." He had a major arc as rouge mage Reince on season two of "The Witcher" and appeared in the series "Clique." Other television credits include "Succession," "Retribution," and "Stonemouth."