The Master is a multilingual historian and writer residing in a Moscow insane asylum. He possesses keys he stole from an attendant, which allow him to roam the halls freely. He suffers from deep depression following the harsh critical reception of his novel about Pontius Pilate, driving him to burn his manuscript and isolate himself from society.

Margarita is an intelligent thirty-year-old woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage to a wealthy, pleasant man. She harbors intense devotion to the Master, whom she met by chance while carrying yellow flowers. She serves as his fierce defender against critical attacks and experiences profound isolation following his sudden disappearance.

Woland is a mysterious foreign professor of black magic visiting Moscow in the 1930s. He features a distinctive appearance with heterochromia, having one green eye and one black eye. Accompanied by a bizarre retinue, he operates by exposing the greed, hypocrisy, and bureaucratic corruption of Soviet society through disruptive magical performances.

The procurator of Judea during the Roman occupation of Yershalaim. He suffers from chronic, agonizing headaches and finds the local religious and political disputes exhausting. Despite his authoritative position, he feels isolated and relies on his loyal dog, Banga, for comfort.

A young, fervent Soviet poet who writes under the pseudonym Bezdomny. He strictly adheres to state atheism until a bizarre encounter with a foreign professor shatters his worldview. His frantic attempts to explain the supernatural events he witnesses land him in an insane asylum.

The chairman of the Moscow Writers' Union and editor of a prominent literary journal. He is a highly educated, staunch atheist who confidently explains why religious figures are purely mythical. He dismisses supernatural warnings with rationalism, representing the rigid intellectual structure of Soviet society.

A wandering preacher in Yershalaim who preaches radical compassion and believes all humans are fundamentally good. He possesses a calm, humble demeanor even when facing execution and accurately perceives the physical pain of his interrogator.

A tall, disruptive man who serves as Woland's interpreter and assistant. He dresses eccentrically and uses smooth talking, magic tricks, and bureaucratic manipulation to confound the citizens of Moscow.

A giant, walking black cat capable of human speech and actions. He drinks vodka, carries a weapon, and plays chess. He frequently initiates chaotic physical altercations while maintaining an innocent, joking demeanor.

A broad, short, red-haired enforcer in Woland's retinue. He possesses extraordinary physical strength and marksmanship, typically handling the group's more direct or violent tasks.

A female vampire in Woland's service who emits the smell of the grave. She assists with magical tasks and serves as a maid for the retinue.

The director of the Variety Theater. He is known for heavy drinking and irresponsible behavior. His signing of a mysterious contract results in his magical banishment to Yalta.

The financial director of the Variety Theater. He attempts to rationalize the bizarre events surrounding Woland's magic show until a direct supernatural attack terrifies him into fleeing the city.

The administrator of the Variety Theater. He attempts to report the strange occurrences to the authorities but is intercepted by Woland's retinue and transformed against his will.

A former tax collector who threw away his wealth to follow Yeshua. He obsessively records Yeshua's sermons on parchment, though he frequently misunderstands the core message.

The calm, sympathetic head of the clinical team at the Moscow insane asylum. He uses logical reasoning to convince frantic patients that they need institutional care.

The greedy chairman of the tenants' association at Sadovaya Street. He accepts a bribe from Woland's retinue, leading directly to his arrest for possessing illegal foreign currency.

A man who lures Yeshua into making treasonous statements. He accepts payment from the religious authorities in exchange for his betrayal.

The hooded head of Pilate's secret police in Yershalaim. He carries out the procurator's clandestine orders with brutal efficiency and unquestioning loyalty.

Margarita's cheerful maid. She embraces the supernatural chaos surrounding her employer, eventually using magical cream to transform herself and her boorish neighbor.

An industrial economist from Kiev. He cares little for his dead nephew but travels quickly to Moscow hoping to claim the highly desirable apartment for himself.

The master of ceremonies for the theater. He constantly attempts to rationalize Woland's real magic as cheap tricks, prompting the retinue to violently silence him.

A prominent literary critic who led the public campaign against the Master's book. He destroyed the Master's career largely to secure the writer's apartment for himself.