Lis is a twenty-two-year-old mortal who lives at Archwood Manor. She possesses a supernatural intuition that allows her to read minds and see glimpses of the future through physical touch. Having grown up impoverished in an orphanage, she values her current comfortable position and uses her abilities to secure her place in society. Her compassion for others often conflicts with her immediate need for self-preservation.

Prince Thorne is a wealthy and powerful Hyhborn who rules over Vytrus. As an immortal Deminyen, he commands incredible magical abilities and has a notorious reputation for historical ruthlessness. Despite rumors of his brutality, he shows unexpected restraint and curiosity when interacting with mortals. He views logic and power as the primary drivers of his long existence.

Baron Claude is a caelestia—a mortal with immortal ancestry—who rules over Archwood. He maintains his authority by hosting lavish parties and gathering secrets from his visitors. He struggles with substance use and mounting financial debts, leaving his territory vulnerable to outside political threats.

Grady is a lowborn mortal who works as a guard and skilled blacksmith at Archwood Manor. Having grown up in the same impoverished orphanage as Lis, he shares a lifelong protective bond with her. He despises the immortal ruling class and frequently contemplates leaving his comfortable position to join the growing lowborn rebellion.

Hymel is the vicious captain of the guard at Archwood Manor and cousin to the ruling baron. He handles the unsavory tasks of running the city, showing a particular fondness for violent debt collection. He actively resents Lis's favored position in the household and repeatedly uses physical intimidation to assert his authority.

Lord Arion is a brutal and commanding immortal who views lowborn mortals as completely disposable. He utilizes immense psychic abilities to force his commands upon those who oppose him.

Naomi is a paramour living at Archwood Manor who befriended Lis when she first arrived. She is generous and sociable, thoroughly enjoying the comforts and lavish parties provided by the baron. She holds a generally favorable view of the immortal ruling class.

Lord Samriel is a tall Hyhborn lord who actively enforces the will of the ruling class. He uses captured mortal souls to carry out his commands and instill fear in the lowborn populations.

Maven is an older woman residing at Archwood Manor who prepares women for the baron's guests. She possesses ancient bloodlines and harbors deep knowledge about the history of the kingdom and the origins of divine mortal powers.

King Euros is the supreme ruler of the kingdom of Caelum. He is a powerful immortal who prioritizes the survival of the ruling class, viewing entire mortal cities as expendable resources during times of war.

Vayne Beylen is the leader of the Iron Knights, a rebellion attempting to place a mortal on the high throne. Despite fighting for the lowborn cause, he harbors secrets regarding his own lineage.

Prince Rohan is an authoritative immortal lord who participates in military operations against mortal settlements. He acts as a primary decision-maker during raids and hostage situations.

Laurelin is Naomi's sister who has recently fallen gravely ill. Her worsening condition prompts Naomi to seek out supernatural reassurance from Lis.

Bastian is an immortal lord who travels alongside Prince Thorne. He assists with diplomatic visits and maintains a relatively relaxed demeanor compared to his aggressive peers.

Rhaziel is a Hyhborn lord who participates in political meetings regarding the border threats. He is surprisingly polite toward mortals during formal gatherings.

Allyson is a paramour at Archwood Manor who enjoys the estate's luxuries. She inadvertently places herself in severe danger by borrowing a distinct piece of jewelry.

Mister is the abusive head of the orphanage where Lis and Grady grew up. He frequently uses physical violence to control the impoverished children placed in his care.

Muriel is an antagonistic immortal lord who believes his peers are gathering forbidden information. He resorts to kidnapping and physical threats to enforce his agenda.

Nathaniel is an immortal lord involved in a covert plot against his own kind. His betrayal of trust leads to immediate and severe consequences.

The Princess of Visilia is the ruler of the Westlands. She believes a queen should rule the overarching kingdom and aggressively forms military alliances to challenge the high king.

Ellis Ramsey is a wealthy merchant who trades across the kingdom's borders. He possesses valuable intelligence regarding troop movements and rebel alliances.

Jac is a lowborn blacksmith living near Archwood Manor. His property is used without his consent to hide a captive immortal.

Weber is a local baker who participates in an illegal scheme to harvest immortal blood for the shadow market.

Mickie is a guard at Archwood Manor who participates in a dangerous plot to capture an immortal for black-market profits.

Finn is an Archwood Manor guard who forsakes his official duties to engage in the illegal capture and torture of a powerful lord.

Iris is Lis's horse. She provides Lis with quiet companionship during sleepless nights and serves as transportation when Lis ventures out to investigate disturbances.

Milton is a lowborn man who attends the manor's annual feasts. He attempts to seek shelter when winged immortals attack the grounds.