Persephone is a young journalist at the New Athens News who secretly harbors the powers of the Goddess of Spring. She uses a magical glamour to pass as mortal in the Upperworld, hoping to build an independent career while managing a highly publicized romance with the God of the Underworld. She struggles to control her magic, which frequently causes vines and thorns to sprout from her skin when she experiences intense emotion.

Hades is the ancient God of the Underworld who operates several modern businesses, including the Cypress Foundation and a series of exclusive nightclubs. He is intensely devoted to Persephone, though his overprotective instincts and vast wealth often clash with her personal ambitions. He balances his terrifying reputation with extensive, unpublicized charitable work in New Athens.

Apollo is the beloved God of Healing and Music who enjoys immense celebrity status in New Athens. Beneath his popular public image, he is entitled and abusive toward those who reject him, using his power to punish mortals while his devoted fans shield him from accountability.

Demeter is the Goddess of the Harvest and Persephone's controlling mother. Having kept her daughter sheltered in a glass house for eighteen years, she remains fiercely opposed to Persephone's relationship with Hades and attempts to undermine her independence at every turn.

The Goddess of Witchcraft serves as a wise, nurturing mentor to Persephone. Operating from her cottage, she understands both the healing and poisonous aspects of magic. She encourages Persephone to embrace her true identity rather than clinging to a mortal facade.

Lexa is a mortal woman and Persephone's supportive roommate. She works as an event planner for the Cypress Foundation, managing charitable initiatives like the Halcyon Project. She functions as Persephone's primary anchor to a normal, everyday life in the Upperworld.

Sybil is an oracle who loses her prophetic powers and employment after refusing the sexual advances of Apollo. She is practical and realistic, seeking to rebuild her life without drawing further wrath from the gods, though her plight sparks Persephone's outrage.

Leuce is a pale, lovely nymph whom Hades turned into a tree millennia ago following a betrayal. Recently restored to her nymph form, she attempts to establish a life in New Athens and asks Persephone to help her secure a home and a job.

Pirithous is a janitor at Persephone's office building who assists her in smuggling herself out of the building to avoid the paparazzi. He appears helpful and unassuming while keeping a close watch on her movements at the newspaper.

The messenger god is a charismatic, fashion-forward ally to Persephone. He enjoys the attention of the public and frequently steps in to offer advice, protection, or styling assistance when Persephone interacts with elite god circles.

Demetri is Persephone's demanding boss at the New Athens News. He prioritizes sensationalism and corporate pressure over journalistic integrity, constantly pushing Persephone to exploit her private life for the newspaper's benefit.

Kal Stavros is the wealthy and ruthless CEO of the New Athens News. He is deeply involved in the city's criminal underbelly and attempts to leverage Persephone's personal desperation to secure lucrative gossip for his publication.

Jaison is Lexa's mortal boyfriend. He is deeply devoted to her and serves as part of Persephone's extended mortal support system in the Upperworld.

Zofie is an Amazon warrior and daughter of Zeus sent by Hades to serve as an aegis, or bodyguard, for Persephone. She takes her protective duties seriously and integrates into Persephone's Upperworld life.

Thanatos is the God of Death who carries out the transition of mortal souls to the Underworld. His presence is a constant reminder of mortality, frequently triggering Persephone's deep-seated fears about losing the people she loves.

The Goddess of Love and Beauty operates a luxury clothing store in New Athens. She represents the glamorous, pleasure-focused aspects of divine society.

Marsyas is a musically gifted satyr who foolishly boasts that his talents surpass those of the gods, drawing Apollo's cruel attention and leading to a violent confrontation.