Nate is a ten-year-old boy who has recently moved to the small town of Colson. Unhappy about the relocation, he finds a sense of belonging by standing up to local bullies and joining a club called the Blue Falcons. He takes charge during the group's exploits and readily assumes personal risk to protect his new friends as they complete unusual chores to earn magical candy.

Summer is the sole female member of the Blue Falcons club and often dictates the group's initial plans. She demonstrates courage and a level head, frequently volunteering for dangerous assignments rather than staying on the sidelines. Her calm temperament makes her uniquely suited to handle volatile magical candies.

Pigeon is a sensitive fifth-grader whose agreeable nature makes him highly approachable. Because he dislikes confrontation, he frequently advises his friends to back down when threatened, making him a prime target for the older bullies at school. His polite demeanor proves highly effective at persuading adults and gathering information for the Blue Falcons.

Trevor is a founding member of the Blue Falcons who frequently joins Nate on the group's riskier physical exploits. He readily agrees to test the limits of the magical candies they receive, including participating in nighttime break-ins. He places immense trust in his friends, relying on their support when magical errands lead to unexpected complications.

Mrs. Belinda White presents herself as the pleasant proprietor of Colson's new candy shop. She recruits local children to perform chores in exchange for free sweets, eventually offering them specialized candies that grant temporary superhuman abilities. Beneath her kindly exterior, she harbors ambitious plans to locate a hidden artifact in the town, using the children to bypass restrictions that keep her confined to her shop.

Sebastian Stott operates the local ice cream truck and has been a familiar face in Colson for years. Like his rival Mrs. White, he is an ancient magician who uses sweet treats to gather information and monitor the town's activities. He positions himself as a protector of the community's secrets, though his method of utilizing children to achieve his goals closely mirrors the tactics of his enemy.

John Dart works as an enforcer for a magical organization known as the Council. Tasked with apprehending rogue magicians who abuse their power, he arrives in Colson to investigate rumors of magical disturbances surrounding the local candy purveyors. He operates under a curse that causes him to feel the physical pain he inflicts on others, forcing him to subdue his targets carefully without causing permanent harm.

Miss Doulin serves as the strict, non-nonsense fifth-grade teacher at Colson Elementary. She maintains a rigid classroom environment, though she favors Pigeon for his strong grasp of history. As the school year progresses, she falls victim to the mind-dulling effects of Mrs. White's magical fudge, rendering her completely oblivious to her students' supernatural activities.

Gary Haag works as the easygoing custodian at the local school, presenting himself as a mild-mannered hippie. Unbeknownst to the community, his family carries a heavy ancestral burden regarding a hidden vault located beneath the school. He fears the fatal consequences tied to his family's legacy and attempts to avoid his inherited responsibilities.

Denny acts as the primary antagonist among the school's students, leading a trio of sixth-grade bullies. He frequently harasses the younger students, specifically targeting Pigeon to steal his lunches and desserts. His desire to dominate others eventually leads him to accept employment from Mrs. White in exchange for powerful magical candies.

Kyle is one of the three sixth-grade bullies who terrorize the fifth-graders at Colson's elementary school. He assists Denny in stealing lunches and intimidating the younger students on a daily basis. Through his association with Denny, he ultimately gets drawn into the town's escalating magical turf war.

Eric operates as the weakest member of the sixth-grade bully trio. While he willingly participates in harassing the younger students, his lack of fortitude makes him highly vulnerable when confronted by real danger. He readily gives up information when pressured by the magical authorities investigating the town.

Flatman serves as Mr. Stott's loyal assistant. Following a botched magical cure for a severe illness, he was transformed into an aquatic creature resembling a cross between a human being and a fried egg. He possesses the ability to foresee the future and communicates telepathically from the aquarium where he lives.

Samson is a rogue magician attempting to hide out in an old bus parked in a quarry outside of Colson. He employs magically enhanced bodyguards to protect himself from the Council's enforcers. He quickly falls prey to John Dart, demonstrating the severe consequences awaiting magicians who break the rules.

Also known as Slopgut, The Gusher works as a physically imposing, dwarf-like assistant for Mrs. White. He uses his agile strength to defend the candy shop and enforce his employer's demands. His primary attack involves shooting restraining orange goo from his mouth to entrap intruders.

The Fuse acts as an assistant to Mrs. White, characterized by a spreading birthmark on his body. Every time he uses his magical abilities, the mark grows, threatening his life once it covers him entirely. He works for Mrs. White in the desperate hope that she will eventually reverse his condition.

Mozag is an elderly, highly powerful magician associated with the magical Council. He possesses the necessary skills to reverse severe magical ailments and restore physical balance after chaotic supernatural events. He arrives to assist John Dart in cleaning up the magical fallout in Colson.

Hanaver Mills is a deceased historical figure who formerly lived in Colson. He crafted model ships, kept detailed journals, and left behind cryptic artifacts scattered throughout the town. These items serve as clues to locating a powerful magical treasure.

Victoria Colson is the wife of Mayor Todd Colson and a direct descendant of Hanaver Mills. She unknowingly possesses historical items, including an important model ship, that the local magicians desperately seek for their treasure hunt.

Lester Haag is a relative of Gary Haag who lives on the opposite side of town. He shares the ancestral burden of the Haag family regarding the hidden vault and the deadly curse associated with it.