Liir is a young man recovering from severe injuries at the Cloister of Saint Glinda. Raised at Kiamo Ko with Elphaba, he struggles with uncertainty regarding his parentage and identity. He possesses a deep sense of loyalty and searches for purpose in an increasingly fractured Oz. He frequently looks to stronger personalities to guide his actions before learning to trust his own judgment.

Candle is a quiet novice at the Cloister of Saint Glinda who originates from the swampy southern region of Quadling Country. She plays the domingon, a mysterious instrument possessing unique healing properties. Guided by a strong sense of duty, she remains fiercely independent despite her low status at the mauntery.

Trism is a soldier in the Emperor Apostle's military who eventually specializes in dragon husbandry. He operates within a rigid military hierarchy and struggles to reconcile the violent nature of his assignments. His career trajectory places him in direct proximity to the government's harsh methods of control.

Shell is Elphaba's younger brother who undergoes a dramatic transformation into the Emperor Apostle of Oz. He utilizes religious rhetoric to justify his authoritarian rule and aggressive expansion across the territories. He relies heavily on political manipulation and military force to maintain his power.

Known as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba is a deceased figure whose legacy dominates the political and social discussions of Oz. Though absent, her past actions, magical artifacts, and agnostic worldview continue to heavily influence her supposed son and the burgeoning resistance movements.

The Superior Maunt serves as the leader of the House of Saint Glinda. She possesses a keen understanding of unionist faith and fiercely defends the independence of her mauntery against encroaching political powers. She balances compassion for the injured with a highly organized approach to leadership during tumultuous times.

Princess Nastoya is an Elephant who uses magic to masquerade as a human woman to escape persecution. Serving as the leader of the indigenous Scrow tribe, she seeks magical assistance to revert to her true animal form before her impending death.

Glinda is the wealthy interim leader of Oz and a former school friend of Elphaba. Living a life of comfort on her country estate with her husband, Lord Chuffrey, she retains significant political savvy. She offers crucial assistance and resources to those resisting the Emerald City's current regime.

Dorothy is a young traveler from outside Oz who killed Elphaba and seeks to return home. She travels the dangerous environment with a sense of self-serving pragmatism while carrying Elphaba's broom as proof of her deed for the Wizard.

Commander Cherrystone is a high-ranking military official responsible for operations in both the Wizard's and the Emperor Apostle's regimes. He embodies governmental corruption by frequently manipulating orders and initiating conflicts to serve the Emerald City's political interests.

Sister Apothecaire is a resident maunt at the Cloister of Saint Glinda. She possesses a fierce rivalry with Sister Doctor, focusing heavily on the cloister's mission of investigating local murders and caring for the wounded.

Sister Doctor is a pragmatic healer at the House of Saint Glinda. Skeptical of unorthodox methods like Candle's musical healing, she focuses on traditional medical investigations while managing her tense professional relationship with her peers.

Yackle is the oldest resident at the cloister, frequently dismissed by others as having lost her grip on reality. Despite her seemingly nonsensical behavior, she possesses a deep understanding of Elphaba's history and quietly watches significant events from the sidelines.

Nor is the daughter of Fiyero and Liir's only childhood friend. Abducted by the Wizard's forces during an invasion of Kiamo Ko, her disappearance serves as the primary motivation for Liir's earliest journeys and investigations.

Fiyero is a deceased prince from the Vinkus region and a former schoolmate of Elphaba. He owned the castle where Liir was raised and is widely speculated to be the young man's actual father.

Oatsie is a pragmatic traveler traversing the dangerous trails of the Vinkus region. Accustomed to the harsh realities of the wild, she takes responsibility for finding and transporting the gravely injured Liir to the safety of the cloister.

The Scarecrow is a living construct who maneuvers through the political upheaval of the Emerald City. He provides crucial advice and transportation for Liir, warning him of impending leadership changes and guiding him toward the underground prison.

General Kynot is a Cliff Eagle serving as the President of the Conference of Birds. He seeks to protect his avian constituents from the lethal dragons patrolling the skies and attempts to organize a unified resistance.

Chyde is the bureaucratic Under-mayor of Southstairs, the Emerald City's underground prison. He oversees the incarceration of political enemies and casually engages in the corrupt bartering of drugs and favors orchestrated by government officials.

Nanny is an elderly, bedridden woman who previously cared for Elphaba. Losing her senses to age, she remains at Kiamo Ko and provides fragmented but vital pieces of information regarding the Thropp family's history.

Chistery is the first of the flying monkeys, residing at the castle of Kiamo Ko. He assists in maintaining the dilapidated grounds and acts as a loyal companion to those connected to his former mistress.

Nessarose is Elphaba's deceased sister, formally known as the Wicked Witch of the East. Her intense religious zealotry stands in sharp contrast to her sister's beliefs, heavily influencing the political dynamics of Munchkinland before her death.

Sillipede is an older entertainer who delivers meandering, convoluted speeches criticizing the state of Oz. Her confusing rhetoric manages to evoke memories of Elphaba without drawing immediate political retaliation.

Iskinaary is a Goose who chooses to travel alongside Liir after the disbanding of the Conference of Birds.

Sister Cook handles the culinary duties at the mauntery. Her practical approach to resources results in providing the exact component Candle needs to complete her musical instrument.