An immortal magical creature who sets out on a journey to find the rest of her kind after learning she might be the last one on earth. She is ancient and possesses a deep innocence, expecting reverence from humans. She quickly learns that most mortals cannot recognize her true form without magical assistance.

A tall, green-eyed magician whose face looks frighteningly young. He struggles to control his magical abilities, often producing unintended or disastrous results when he attempts spells. He desires to become a great wizard but fears a life of mediocrity.

A thin, bony woman with tawny eyes and hair the color of dead grass. Her experiences acting as the cook for Captain Cully's outlaws have aged her prematurely and made her cynical. Meeting the unicorn revitalizes her spirit and prompts her to abandon the forest camp.

The adopted son of King Haggard. He lives in a barren fortress by the sea and spends his time performing heroic feats like slaying dragons and vanquishing demons to win affection. He has a kind heart but struggles to connect with his joyless father.

An old, stingy monarch who rules over a blighted country by the sea. He maintains a bare minimum of staff and lives a life devoid of luxury or comfort. He is famously intolerant of anything that does not bring him happiness.

A huge, smoldering, blind creature of immense physical power. The bull serves King Haggard and acts entirely on the king's desires. It is a terrifying force of nature that chased all the other unicorns to the ends of the earth.

An old witch who runs a traveling carnival filled with ordinary animals disguised as mythological beasts through her magic. She is bitter that her life has amounted to meager tricks rather than true witchery.

A short man who works for Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival. He acts as the carnival barker, leading crowds through the exhibits and describing the disguised creatures to onlookers.

The leader of a band of forest outlaws. He desperately wishes to be remembered in folklore and forces his minstrel to sing inaccurate ballads about his exploits. In reality, his men simply pay off the local mayor to avoid trouble.

A raider who robs travelers alongside Captain Cully. He abducts Schmendrick after a magic trick goes wrong and brings him back to the forest encampment.

A prominent townsman in the prosperous village of Hagsgate. He is protective of his village and deeply concerned about a prophecy involving King Haggard's castle.

King Haggard's royal wizard. He is highly competent but fails to bring the king happiness, resulting in his dismissal.

An immortal mythical creature captured by Mommy Fortuna while sleeping. She radiates a cold terror and poses a constant threat to the entire carnival.

A magical insect who speaks exclusively in rhymes, songs, and poetry. He provides the unicorn with her first real clue about the fate of her kind.