Brynn is an orphaned guard trainee living in the water-based community of Alaha. Longing to experience life on land, her visit to the Market triggers dormant magical abilities and draws the attention of a mysterious Kenta soldier. She is resourceful and resilient, finding herself swept up in a dangerous journey far from the ocean.

Acker is a highly trained Kenta soldier and metal elemental who holds a complicated connection to Jovie. Initially presenting as a hostile captor, he proves knowledgeable about her past and protective of her survival. He possesses the ability to manipulate metal and serves as a capable fighter in dangerous situations.

Kai is a guard trainee in Alaha and the son of the community's leader, Captain Wren. He holds a higher social status than his peers and expresses a strong romantic interest in Jovie, using his limited magical influence to pursue her. He expects to inherit his father's position and firmly believes in his right to lead.

Captain Wren is the long-standing leader of the Alaha people. He enforces strict rules to maintain order and conserve resources in the water-bound community, often making unilateral decisions about the lives of his subjects to preserve his authority.

King Edmond is the ruler of Kenta and father to Prince Acker. He is an imposing, powerful figure who wields a despotic form of rule, using his magic and authority to enforce compliance across his territory.

Beau is the illegitimate daughter of King Edmond and third-in-command in the Kenta army. She is a fierce, intimidating warrior with the magical ability to see people's auras, making her an insightful judge of character.

Messer is a talented swordsman and guard trainee in Alaha. He often finds himself in trouble and suffers abuse from his father, but remains a steadfast and protective friend to Jovie.

Hallis is Prince Acker's closest friend and a seasoned Kenta soldier. He lost a hand in a past battle but remains a formidable fighter and a loyal, albeit critical, confidant to Acker.

Greta is Beau's mother and the keeper of the secret library in the Kenta palace. She was once involved with King Edmond and now guards forbidden texts about magical bonds and powers.

Faline is the wife of Captain Wren and mother of Kai. She played a role in raising Jovie after the girl was orphaned, though she remains highly focused on maintaining her family's social standing.

Aurora is one of the few female guard trainees in Alaha. She harbors anti-Kenta sentiments and uses the Market trip to express her rebellion, putting her peers at risk of punishment.

Gramble is the instructor for the Alaha guard trainees. He is responsible for preparing the youth for their shipboard duties and maintaining discipline among the ranks.

Paul is a trainee guard from Alaha who serves as the ringleader for those who bully Jovie. He blames her for cutting short their only trip to land.

Grenadine is Jovie's neighbor in the cramped quarters of the Alaha grove. She is observant and willing to accept bribes to keep the secrets she uncovers.

Dupre is Captain Wren's second-in-command in Alaha. He enforces the leader's strict rules and is willing to use lethal force to prevent escapes from the community.

Fia is a healer residing in Roison territory. She treats Jovie with immense respect due to the nature of the girl's awakening magic, providing essential care during a critical moment.

Jorgen is Fia's husband, a resident of Roison. He is cautious about the presence of Kenta soldiers in his territory but aids Acker and Jovie in their escape.

Sven is the son of Fia and Jorgen. He is a shapeshifter who can take the form of a panther, harboring deep resentment toward Kenta soldiers for past violence.

Vad is an oracle and former Kenta soldier who deserted the army. He leads a group of rebels in Roison and attempts to use his mind-reading abilities to extract information from Acker.

Princess Irina is the Princess of Strou and Prince Acker's arranged betrothed. She represents a crucial political alliance for Kenta and is hostile toward Jovie's sudden presence at the palace.

Wells is a blacksmith in the Kenta capitol and a survivor of the same grueling military training as Acker. He left the military to marry Olivia and live a quieter life.

Olivia is Wells's wife, who gave up her noble standing to marry him. She is ecstatic to meet Jovie and offers guidance on the nature of magical bonds.

General Samasu is a soldier sent from Maile by Jovie's mother. He possesses the ability to teleport and is determined to return the lost princess to her homeland.