Elena is the oldest daughter of a powerful Boston mafia don. She has spent her life trying to please her parents while harboring a fierce rebellious streak. Identifying strongly with the myth of Persephone, she secretly asked Kallum Anderson to take her virginity months before her arranged wedding. Though initially bound by duty to her family, she possesses a strong underlying desire for autonomy and independence.

Kallum is a doctor who also works as a violent enforcer for the Boston mafia. He struggles with misophonia, finding peace only in complete silence or physical aggression. He is deeply fixated on Elena, viewing himself as Hades to her Persephone, and uses ruthless methods to secure his permanent place in her life.

Rafael is the calculating leader of a Boston mafia family. He prioritizes his public image and criminal empire over his daughters' well-being. He views the people around him as disposable assets, fully willing to trade his own children to secure his power.

Carmen is Rafael's wife and the matriarch of the Ricci family. She is highly critical and demanding, often targeting Elena with harsh body-shaming. She expects her daughters to suppress their own desires in favor of familial duty and obedience.

Mateo is the heir to a prestigious Boston media firm. Known as a volatile playboy, he represents the grim future Elena faces under her family's strict patriarchal rules before Kallum intervenes.

Ariana is Elena's sister, a ballerina who outwardly conforms to the Ricci family's expectations. She maintains a carefully curated public image to survive their dangerous world, often communicating with Elena about their parents' moods.

Stella is the youngest of the Ricci sisters. She lives under the heavy expectations of her mafia family and closely observes the shifting dynamics between her parents and older siblings.

Jonas is a former local seducer who went to jail for attempted murder before Kallum acquired his bar, the Flaming Chariot. He now works as Kallum's associate and confidant, managing security and business logistics.

Violet is Kallum's half-sister who continually rejects his attempts to provide for her financially. She lives off the island and represents Kallum's desperate desire for a familial connection and redemption from his past.

Marcelline is Kallum's trusted housekeeper at the Asphodel on Aplana Island. She assists Kallum with the darker aspects of his life while maintaining the day-to-day operations of his large estate.

Vinny is an employee at the Flaming Chariot bar. He follows orders from Kallum but finds himself in a dangerous position when tasked with guarding the rebellious Elena.

Tony is a lackey connected to the Boston mafia. He becomes involved in threatening Elena, placing him directly in Kallum's violent path.

Gwen is a server at Kallum's bar. She reports on employee absences and helps maintain the establishment's daily operations.

Boyd is a cyberspace engineer. Kallum seeks out his technical expertise to help trace the origins of mysterious flash drives.