An Ojibway woman who experiences profound grief following the loss of her parents, brothers, and lover. After achieving sobriety, she begins seeing the "shadowed ones", spirits of people who have passed, and dedicates her life to caring for other unhoused individuals. She is maternal, deeply spiritual, and acts as the anchor for her newly formed family of friends.

A resilient and industrious unhoused man who survives by scavenging and selling scrap metal. Raised on scrap land and formerly a highly skilled carnival wheelman, he turns to alcohol after a physical injury ends his career. He maintains a tough exterior and is highly suspicious of mainstream society, which he refers to as "Square Johns."

A quiet, reflective unhoused man who was once a talented woodworker. After a tragic accident leaves his wife with severe injuries and memory loss, the resulting medical debt and heartbreak drive him to the streets. He frequently takes long walks to process his emotions and cope with his hidden grief.

A gentle and naive unhoused man who grew up in extreme poverty. Introduced to alcohol as a young child, he suffers from alcohol-induced seizures and lacks basic reading or math skills. He relies heavily on his friends to survive the world and harbors deep trauma from his past involving his family.

A retired journalist who lives a solitary life in the city. Though he has a physical home, he feels just as rootless as his new acquaintances, having lost his wife, daughter, and father in rapid succession. He seeks escape at the movies and finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a genuine friendship with the group.

A kind woman who works at the lottery office. She assists the group in processing their massive winnings and adjusting to their sudden wealth, soon becoming a trusted part of their extended social circle.

Granite's lawyer. Coming from a poor background himself, he is a grounded and practical man who helps the group set up bank accounts and handle the media frenzy. He genuinely wants to protect his new clients from being exploited.

A former librarian and Timber's wife. A devastating accident caused by a drunk driver leaves her with severe physical injuries and catastrophic memory loss, shattering the life she and Timber built together.

A Blackfoot man from Montana who becomes Amelia's lover. They live together while she works as a maid, but he struggles with addiction and eventually succumbs to a fatal overdose.

Amelia's youngest brother. He struggles to adapt after being sent away to a missionary school following the death of their parents.

Amelia's brother who rebels against the missionary school, eventually moving Amelia and their brother Frank to the city. He becomes hardened by his environment and joins a gang.

Amelia's brother who struggles deeply after the loss of their family, leading to a tragic downward spiral involving the gang lifestyle in the city.

Amelia's grandmother, whose wisdom and traditional Ojibway stories provide Amelia with a spiritual framework for understanding the world around her.

One of the best carnival wheelmen in the business. He takes a young Digger under his wing, teaching him the trade and bringing him on the road.

Double Dick's childhood friend. The two boys share a life of extreme poverty and early exposure to alcohol, bonding over dreams of escaping to a place called Tucumcari.

The man in charge of prize allocation at the lottery office. He warmly congratulates the group and helps them begin the process of claiming their massive winnings.

A physiotherapist who becomes deeply devoted to Sylvan's recovery following her accident. He stands by her through difficult physical and mental rehabilitation, ensuring she feels safe in her new environment.

Sylvan's doctor who takes a deep personal interest in her complex memory loss case. He pays for her care out of his own pocket and keeps detailed journals of her recovery.

The son of Sylvan's doctor. He remembers Sylvan's unusual case and provides Timber with his father's medical journal, which holds vital clues about Sylvan's recovery.

Granite's old newspaper editor. He recognizes the value in Granite's experiences with his new friends and encourages the former journalist to return to writing.

The owner of The Palace bar. He is familiar with the unhoused population in the area and provides a space where they can drink and socialize.