Evie is a 24-year-old woman working for the notorious Villain at Massacre Manor. She is courageous, protective of her younger siblings, and prone to using her trusted dagger when threatened. Evie tries to maintain a cheerful and responsible exterior, often burying her own emotions to accommodate her recently returned mother and keep her family intact.

Trystan is the 29-year-old designated Villain of Rennedawn. He struggles to control his swirling death magic and fears he is destined to hurt those he cares about, especially Evie. Raised by an abusive mother who convinced him he was unlovable, he acts out a wicked persona while secretly harboring deep empathy and a strong desire to protect his found family.

Kingsley is the rightful prince of the southern kingdom who has spent the last ten years cursed to live as a frog. Because he cannot speak, he relies on written signs to communicate with his friends at Massacre Manor. He experiences anxiety and lethargy due to his amphibian state but retains a thoughtful, reflective nature.

Amara is Trystan and Clare's cruel mother. She despises Trystan and previously hired an enchantress in a failed attempt to kill him. She is manipulative, openly unapologetic about her past abuses, and possesses half of Lord Fowler's broken wand in the form of glass slippers.

King Benedict is the wicked ruler seeking to control Rennedawn. He uses blackmail and intimidation to force compliance, offering the remainder of the prophecy in exchange for Nura Sage. He harbors deep knowledge about the true origins of Trystan and Evie's magical abilities.

Nura is Evie, Lyssa, and Gideon's mother, who recently returned to them after spending years magically trapped as a star. She tries awkwardly to assume a maternal role, though her long absence creates tension, especially with Evie. She still possesses residual starlight magic that occasionally flares when she is upset.

Lyssa is Evie's younger sister. Having grown up without her mother, she relies heavily on Evie for maternal affection. She forms quick attachments to the eccentric residents of Massacre Manor and slowly learns to take on more independence when the older members of the household leave on missions.

Clare is Trystan's sister. Estranged from her abusive mother, she lives at Massacre Manor where she finds support in a chosen family. She holds a deep grudge against her mother for ruining her past romance and seeks to mend her broken relationships while helping her brother solve the kingdom's prophecy.

Tatianna is the resident healer at Massacre Manor. She provides medical care for the staff and serves as a wise, grounding presence for her friends. She is cautious about resuming her past relationship with Clare, preferring honest communication before committing again.

Becky manages Human and Magical Creature Resources at Massacre Manor. She is gentle, supportive, and acts as Evie's closest female friend in the manor. Despite her professional competence, she is shy and inexperienced when dealing with her own romantic feelings.

Gideon is Evie's younger brother. He takes an active role in defending the manor and securing the missing pregnant guvre. He is observant and brave, though he struggles with trusting his new companion, Keeley, suspecting she might be working for the enemy.

Keeley is a guard at Massacre Manor. She has a tragic past, having fled an unloving mother and an absent father who periodically claims to be a supreme leader. She throws herself into her work and dangerous missions to avoid dealing with her emotional trauma.

Blade is the dragon trainer at Massacre Manor, responsible for handling creatures like Fluffy. He is brave and reliable during crises but becomes flustered when dealing with his mutual attraction to Becky.

Arthur is Trystan and Clare's father. While he maintains a loving relationship with Clare, he failed to protect Trystan from Amara's abuse during their childhood. He attempts to make amends and provide aid to Trystan's group during their mission.

Marv is a Malevolent Guard at Massacre Manor. He frequently appears in suspicious circumstances, such as carrying tools right before the ceiling collapses or handling a dangerous memory plant.

Edwin is the ogre cook at Massacre Manor. He provides a sense of community and warmth, taking a special interest in teaching Lyssa how to bake.

Lord Fowler is an eccentric, untrustworthy nobleman who possesses the magic wand Trystan needs. He forces Trystan and Evie to attend his dinner party and turns their quest into a dangerous game for his own amusement.

Jellyfish Jones is Tatianna's father. He owns a distinctively pink boat and shepherds the group across the sea to reach Benevolence Village, utilizing his contacts to aid their mission.

Griffin is Evie, Lyssa, and Gideon's malicious father. He relies on dark schemes and alliances with dangerous figures, causing deep rifts within his own family.

Winnifred is a young maid working for Amara Maverine. She agrees to help Trystan's group by donning the glass slippers, revealing her deep personal connection to the original curse placed on Kingsley.

Belinda is the enchantress originally hired to curse Trystan, though her magic accidentally struck Kingsley instead. She is held prisoner by the royal family, who mistakenly believe she murdered their son.

King Gavin is the ruler of the southern kingdom and Kingsley's father. Grieving his son's supposed death, he acts ruthlessly toward the enchantress he holds responsible.

Queen Brina is Kingsley's mother. Like her husband, she refuses to believe her son is alive and swiftly exacts punishment on the enchantress they blame for his death.

Roland is Becky's brother. He inadvertently causes chaos at the manor by bringing a dangerous memory plant given to him by his mother, though he claims he did not intend to harm anyone.

Renna is Becky and Roland's mother. She is Nura Sage's former friend who betrayed her and turned her into a star, maintaining a complicated legacy that continues to affect the characters.

Lionel is the local Curse Consultant. He advises Trystan and Evie on the mechanics of Kingsley's frog curse and identifies the dark nature of Trystan's own magical afflictions.

Calvin is an intruder who infiltrates Massacre Manor to attack Evie. He seeks revenge for the death of his abusive father, Otto Warsen.