Juniper is a human survivor of a terrifying sacrificial ritual attempted by the Libiri cult when she was a teenager. Disbelieved by medical professionals and traumatized by her experiences, she spends years on the run from the supernatural forces that hunt her. She carries deep anger and guilt, relying on physical violence and self-isolation to protect herself from further harm.

Zane is an immortal demon who specializes in reaping human souls to increase his power in Hell. He is fascinated by human viciousness and spends years tracking Juniper out of admiration for her survival skills. He operates entirely outside human moral structures but adheres strictly to demonic laws regarding bargains and permission.

Jeremiah is the ambitious son of Kent Hadleigh, raised firmly within the dark teachings of the Libiri cult. He views violence and sacrifice as religious honors, actively seeking favor from the cult's slumbering god. He is deeply arrogant and fully believes in his own inherent superiority over those outside his religion.

Kent is the wealthy patriarch of the Hadleigh family and the leader of the Libiri cult in Abelaum. He uses religious fanaticism to maintain a strict grip on his town and his children, pushing them to compete for his approval. He relies on magical artifacts and enslaved demons to enforce his will, viewing himself as an untouchable authority.

Everly is a powerful witch and the daughter of Kent Hadleigh from an extramarital affair. She grew up marginalized by her legitimate half-siblings and fearful of her father's fanaticism. She lives in hiding outside of Abelaum, dedicating her magic to stopping the dangerous deity her family worships.

The Deep One is an ancient, slumbering god trapped deep within the mines beneath Abelaum. It feeds on human sacrifices provided by the Libiri cult to build its malevolent power. It creates terrifying mental illusions to draw victims into its grasp and utilizes monstrous beasts to hunt those who escape it.

Victoria is Jeremiah's twin sister and Juniper's former best friend. She uses her social standing and teenage normalcy as a cover to lure unsuspecting targets to her family's cult. She knows that her family's religion demands the death of either her or her brother, shaping her desperate actions.

Leon is a centuries-old demon who is magically bound to serve the Hadleigh family against his will. He hates his enslavement and frequently attempts to subvert his orders. Despite his demonic nature, he cares deeply for specific humans and resents being used as a weapon.

Raelynn, often called Rae, is a young woman who returned to Abelaum to finish her education. Her ancestry traces back to one of the original surviving miners, marking her as a target for the Libiri cult's violent rituals. She relies on her bond with a demon to stay safe from the town's religious zealots.

Marcus is Juniper's brother. He remains oblivious to the true, supernatural nature of the dangers in Abelaum and sides with the police and doctors who doubt Juniper's story. His death acts as the catalyst for Juniper's return to the town to seek revenge.

Callum is a massive, fiercely powerful Archdemon magically bound to Everly. He acts as her personal bodyguard and enforces her will without question. He easily overpowers other demons and refuses to let anyone threaten his witch.

Heidi is Kent Hadleigh's secretary and the mother of his illegitimate daughter, Everly. She is a witch who uses her magic covertly in Abelaum. She plays a quiet but crucial role in helping targets escape the cult's grasp.

Meredith is Kent's wife and the mother of the Hadleigh twins. She lives comfortably in the family manor, fully complicit in the violence and religious fanaticism that her husband and son perpetuate in Abelaum.