Aubrey is a protagonist characterized by her resilience and resourcefulness after losing her parents in a tragic accident. She works various jobs to survive and shares a home with her close-knit friends as she tries to piece together elements of her past.

Hank is Ben’s friend and business partner at their law firm, known for his honorable nature and ethical integrity. He grapples with his professional moral dilemmas and his complex feelings toward Camille.

Ben is Camille’s husband and serves as an antagonist due to his manipulative and corrupt practices as a defense attorney. He is known for his charm, which he uses to mask darker aspects of his character.

Silas, Camille's younger brother, is entangled in the family's criminal history and experiences ongoing guilt and obligation towards the family's actions. His proximity to these elements creates tension regarding his potential for empathy.

Margaret, Silas’s wife, shares a high school past with him and exhibits a keen sense of self-preservation. Her actions reveal parallels to other characters' ambitions and moral complexities.