An authoritative father who values art solely for social status and is disappointed by his son's nonconformist choices.

A socially adept woman navigating the societal norms of 19th-century New York, balancing personal desires with outward appearances.

A woman with a complex past who is deeply protective of her secretive role as a mother, leading to personal sacrifices.

A bright and charming young woman unaware of her true parentage and the sacrifices made for her upbringing.

Well-meaning but conventional figures representing Old New York's norms, with a focus on stability and propriety.

A bohemian artist remembered in memory who symbolizes romance and passion, affecting the lives of Delia and Charlotte.

A man with a deep moral compass shaped by his past experiences, finding himself at odds with the superficial society around him.

Hayley Delane's wife, characterized by her social flair and lack of understanding of her husband's depth and convictions.

A symbol of authentic compassion and humanism, inspiring Hayley Delane's moral outlook during the Civil War.

A resilient woman who navigates society's restrictions with complex decisions driven by loyalty to her husband.

A wealthy man entangled in an affair with Lizzie Hazeldean, seeing relationships as transactional and reflecting societal vanity.

Lizzie's kind and intellectual husband, who values emotional depth and trust, central to her motivations and actions.