Lou is a young witch who operates as a thief in the city of Cesarine. Having fled her mother and the Dames Blanches coven two years prior to avoid being sacrificed, she suppresses her magic to survive in a kingdom where witches are hunted. She projects a sarcastic, irreverent exterior that masks her deep fear of discovery and unresolved trauma. Forced into an unwanted marriage with a witch-hunter, she struggles to maintain her secret identity while living among her natural enemies.

Reid is the captain of the Chasseurs, an elite holy guard of witch-hunters who serve the Church. Raised as an orphan by the Archbishop, he strictly follows religious doctrine and vows to eradicate witches from Belterra. His rigid worldview shatters when a public altercation forces him into marriage with Lou to save his reputation. Though he initially views the world in absolute terms of good and evil, his new domestic situation forces him to reassess his prejudices.

The Archbishop is the powerful and vain leader of the Church in Belterra. He commands the Chasseurs and aggressively pushes for the eradication of magic, using his religious authority to mask his self-interest. He maintains a facade of purity and moral superiority while secretly indulging his own appetites. He acts as a father figure to Reid, though his guidance often prioritizes public image over personal well-being.

Morgane is the Queen of the Witches and the formidable leader of the Dames Blanches. She commands absolute loyalty from her followers and operates with a ruthless, single-minded focus on destroying the royal family and the Church to reclaim Belterra. She views human life, including that of her own followers and family, as expendable in her pursuit of power and vengeance.

Coco is a Dame Rouge, a blood witch who draws magic from within her own body. She lives in the city of Cesarine and hides the physical scars her magic creates behind makeup and clothing. Fiercely devoted to Lou, she operates in the criminal underworld while avoiding the attention of the Chasseurs. She is practical, loyal, and willing to risk her own safety to help her friends survive their dangerous environment.

Ansel is a sixteen-year-old initiate in the Chasseurs. Sharing the surname given to all orphans raised by the Church, he possesses a gentler, more open-minded nature than his fellow witch-hunters. He demonstrates a strong ethical compass and a willingness to look past absolute rules when he recognizes basic human goodness. This flexibility makes him an unlikely ally to those outside the strict bounds of the Church.

Jean Luc is the second-in-command of the Chasseurs and Reid's childhood friend. Growing up alongside Reid in the Church, he shares a vow to eradicate witches but harbors a deep-seated envy over Reid's promotion to captain. He is aggressive, ambitious, and quick to judge others. He prioritizes his own advancement and adherence to anti-witch laws over genuine friendship.

Madame Hélène Labelle operates The Bellerose, a prominent brothel in the East End of Cesarine. She projects an image of a tough, business-minded madam who employs thugs to maintain order and protect her interests. While she appears self-serving and manipulative, she operates with hidden motives and keeps a close watch on the city's political undercurrents.

Estelle is an actress who works at the Soleil et Lune theater in Cesarine. She initially appears sympathetic when she intervenes to stop what she believes is a domestic assault on Lou. However, her involvement in the theater world hides deeper, dangerous loyalties that eventually pit her against the Chasseurs.

Manon is a childhood friend of Lou who remains deeply embedded in the world Lou left behind. She harbors a fierce hatred for the Chasseurs after they executed her eleven-year-old sister. This loss fuels her absolute loyalty to her leaders. She views her actions as righteous and confuses her adherence to violent goals with genuine friendship.

Beauregard, or Beau, is the prince of Belterra. He initially presents himself as a frivolous, flirtatious royal who enjoys the privileges of his station. Despite his playboy reputation and constant complaints about hardship, he possesses a quick wit and proves capable of unexpected bravery when forced into dangerous situations alongside those he cares about.

King Auguste is the reigning monarch of Belterra, descending from the ruler who historically drove the witches from the land. He supports the Church's aggressive campaign against magic and frequently honors the Chasseurs for their service. He is known for his numerous romantic entanglements and maintaining the strict laws of his ancestors.

Andre is a brutal enforcer and criminal operating in the East End of Cesarine. He acts as muscle for Madame Hélène and fiercely guards his territory from other thieves. He uses physical intimidation and violence to maintain control, frequently clashing with independent operators who cross into his domain.

Grue is a violent thug who partners with Andre to control criminal activities in Cesarine's poorer districts. He is deeply cruel and enjoys inflicting pain on those weaker than himself. He operates without a moral compass, willing to murder or maim anyone who challenges his authority or infringes on his operations.

Bastien, known as Bas, is an artful pickpocket and the distant cousin of a count. He uses his familiarity with the aristocracy to help plan robberies in wealthy neighborhoods. Though he presents himself as a protective and capable thief, he frequently proves unreliable and cowardly when faced with real danger or the authority of the Chasseurs.

Monsieur Bernard is an elderly man who has fallen victim to a witch's curse. He is kept in the church's secret ward, where he suffers from a compulsion to pick at his skin with poisoned fingernails. He serves as a tragic example of the damage magical warfare inflicts on ordinary citizens, and he becomes a subject of the priests' medical experiments.

Célie is the daughter of a wealthy dealer of magical artifacts. She ended a budding relationship with Reid following the murder of her sister by witches, an event that left her deeply traumatized. She lives in constant fear of the occult and seeks the safety and stability offered by the Chasseurs.

Pierre Tremblay is a wealthy dealer who trades in illegal magical objects. Driven by greed, he continues to operate in the magical black market despite the fact that witches murdered his eldest daughter as a warning. His willingness to prioritize profit over safety constantly endangers his surviving family members.

Father Orville is a priest tasked with managing the secret ward housing the victims of witch attacks. He conducts unethical experiments on the patients. He works to develop a paralyzing drug to use as a weapon against the occult, viewing his cruel methods as a necessary evil in the holy war against magic.

La Voison is the formidable leader of the Dames Rouges coven. She is a highly skilled blood witch whose power rivals that of Morgane Le Blanc. She demands strict adherence from her followers and actively opposes the Dames Blanches. Her fierce stance creates a dangerous political landscape within the magical community.