The primary antagonist, a powerful and ambitious leader whose violent endeavors strongly impact Roscille's journey. He is characterized by his physical presence and scars from battle.

Roscille's love interest and King Duncane's eldest son, who turns into a dragon when he sleeps. His relationship with Roscille introduces hope into the narrative.

Roscille's maid and initial companion on her journey to Scotland, representing the status of women as objects in a male-dominated world.

Roscille's handmaiden in the second half of the book who serves as her companion and ally, helping her navigate a patriarchal environment.

Characters linked to Macbeth's ambitions and prophecies, serving a key role in the supernatural elements of the plot.

Macbeth’s right-hand man, a warrior whose ambition and cruelty make him an obstacle to Roscille.

Banquho's son who exhibits ambition and violence but is manipulated by Roscille at one point in the story.

The king of Scotland at the beginning of the book, later murdered as part of Macbeth's rise to power.

Duncane's youngest son, who supports his brother Lisander’s inheritance and seeks revenge for their father’s death.

Priests combining Christian and ancient superstitions, serving the political leaders of Scotland through rites and magic.

Duke Varvek of Brittainy, known as Wrybeard, who exercises cunning in political matters and significantly influences Roscille's life.

The sidelined wife of Wrybeard, considered mentally unwell and undergoing treatments like trepanning, symbolizing patriarchal constructs of madness.