Lore is a fiercely independent descendant of the House of Perseus and the last of her bloodline following her family's murder. Believing she had successfully escaped the brutal world of the Agon, she relies on her fighting skills and survival instincts in modern-day New York. She is deeply loyal to those she cares about but carries immense trauma. Operating within the patriarchal culture of the mythological world she tries to leave behind causes her constant internal tension.

A childhood friend of Lore from the House of Achilles who was believed to have died seven years ago. He was bedridden with a severe illness before unexpectedly ascending as the new Apollo. Now holding the god's healing powers, Castor struggles with the awkwardness of his mortal body during the Agon. He harbors a deep desire to prove himself worthy after his house previously dismissed him as weak.

The original Greek goddess of battle and strategy. As one of the few surviving original Olympians, she has centuries of experience surviving the brutal cycles of the Agon. She seeks out Lore for protection and proposes a binding alliance to defeat their mutual enemy. With infinite patience and a sharp tactical mind, she views the unfolding hunt as a massive chessboard.

Formerly Aristos Kadmou, the ruthless leader of the House of Kadmos who ascended to become the new Ares during the previous Agon. Taking the name Wrath, he is power-hungry and entitled, seeking to rewrite the rules of the hunt to attain absolute dominance. His imposing physical presence instills paralyzing terror in those who oppose him.

Lore's roommate and close friend. He is an "unblooded" mortal who has no prior knowledge of the Agon or the mythological world. Observant and quick-thinking, he treats his body like a piece of art with numerous tattoos. Despite his total lack of combat training, his modern perspective and unwavering loyalty prove surprisingly valuable to the group of hunters and gods.

A member of the House of Achilles and Castor's cousin. He operates as an archivist and information gatherer rather than a traditional warrior. Known for his technical skills and surveillance capabilities, he uses a prosthetic hand and harbors a cynical attitude. He resents being looked down upon by his house's fighters while striving to prove his worth through intelligence gathering.

The original goddess of the hunt, characterized by her feral appearance. Devastated by the death of her twin brother Apollo during the previous Agon, she is grief-stricken and singularly focused on hunting down Castor, whom she blames for her brother's demise.

A fierce and dedicated member of the House of Odysseus who fully embraces the culture and glory-seeking of the Agon. She harbors resentment toward those she views as cowardly or traitorous to the hunt's traditions, making her relationship with Lore deeply strained following Lore's departure from the mythological underground.

The cruel and ambitious leader of the House of Achilles. He is deeply entrenched in the patriarchal and power-hungry traditions of the Agon. Viewing his house members as tools for his own advancement, he actively conspires to tilt the balance of power in his favor by any means necessary.

The new Dionysus, reborn from the original god of revelry. Found wounded and destructive, he exhibits a chaotic and cynical demeanor regarding the Agon. Despite his hostile introduction, he operates by his own strict set of rules when making deals or sharing crucial information with the hunters.

The new Poseidon, uniquely notable for being the only female Perseide to ascend to a traditionally male god's position. Her ascension angered the patriarchal hunter houses. She is currently a captive of the Kadmides, forced to lend her formidable water-based powers to Wrath's destructive plans to secure her own survival.

The original messenger god who attempts to thwart Wrath's early plans during the awakening. Described as level-headed and fiercely protective of his secrets, he faces brutal consequences for refusing to yield critical information to the newly mortal Ares.

The bastard son of Wrath and a dedicated hunter for the House of Kadmos. He is blindly obedient to his father and the brutal traditions of his house, utilizing advanced weaponry and explosive drones to carry out Wrath's orders without hesitation.

The new Aphrodite, notable for being a male taking over a traditionally female god's persona. As a leader figure among the Odysseides, he endures brutal interrogation while steadfastly refusing to yield his house's secrets to the invading Kadmides.