Signa is a wealthy, orphaned young woman possessing the supernatural powers of a reaper. Having recently accepted her abilities and her romantic connection with Death, she feels conflicted about the weight of her choices, particularly her secret involvement in the demise of her cousin Percy. She recently inherited her ancestral home, Foxglove Manor, where she slowly learns to interact with its resident spirits.

Blythe is Signa's fiercely independent cousin who recently recovered from a prolonged illness. By repeatedly cheating her own demise, she gained the unintended ability to see into the supernatural world. She possesses a keen intellect and a strong sense of justice, pushing her to investigate the duke's poisoning directly while ignoring strict Victorian social expectations.

Fate is the physical embodiment of destiny who manipulates the timelines of human lives using woven threads. He arrives in human society posing as Prince Aris Dryden of Verena immediately following the duke's murder. He holds a deep grudge against his brother, Death, and searches for the reincarnation of his lost wife.

Death is the supernatural personification of mortality who ferries souls to the afterlife. He is deeply in love with Signa Farrow, the only person he can touch without causing harm. He harbors guilt over past tragedies and remains fiercely protective of Signa as his brother arrives to cause trouble.

Elijah is Blythe's father and Signa's former guardian. He recently gave up drinking and opened a gentleman's club, partnering with Duke Julius Wakefield just before the duke's murder. He awaits trial in prison after Fate publicly accuses him of the poisoning.

Byron is Elijah's brother and uncle to Blythe. He maintains strict, conservative views regarding social propriety and family reputation. He spends much of his time investigating the sudden disappearance of his nephew while urging the young women to avoid public scandal.

Percy is Blythe's brother who secretly poisoned his family in the previous timeline. Though Blythe and others believe him to be missing and on the run, Signa knows the truth about his demise at the hands of her reaper abilities.

Julius is a duke who recently invested in Elijah Hawthorne's gentleman's club. His sudden death by poisoning at Thorn Grove sets the events of the story in motion, leaving his spirit lingering behind.

Everett is the new Duke of Wakefield following his father's sudden death. He initially believes Elijah is responsible for the murder but later regrets his passionate accusations. He hosts social events and courts Charlotte Killinger while trying to manage his new title.

Eliza is Julius Wakefield's niece. She attends social functions despite her uncle's recent death and appears increasingly ill. She fears the strict expectations of her family and actively avoids answering questions about her health.

Charlotte is a friend of Blythe's who actively participates in societal gossip. She was the last person to see Percy Hawthorne before he disappeared and is currently being courted by Everett Wakefield.

Amity is a spirit bound to Foxglove Manor. She was best friends with Signa's mother and remained in the mortal world after death specifically to watch over Signa when she finally returned home.

Elaine is a lady's maid serving the Hawthorne household. She frequently attends to Blythe and Signa, sometimes displaying signs of supernatural illness that Blythe accidentally observes.

Life is a supernatural entity and the former wife of Fate. She aged and passed away centuries ago, triggering the black plague and a lasting rift between Fate and Death.

Gundry is Signa's hellhound who can transform into a regular dog. He assists Signa in moving between the living world and the realm of the dead, acting as a loyal companion and messenger.