Tory is an 18-year-old Fae princess who grew up in the mortal world, entirely unaware of her royal heritage or magical abilities. She responds to the hostile environment of Zodiac Academy with fierce defiance and physical aggression, refusing to become a passive victim to the elite students. She projects a tough exterior to protect herself from further trauma, relying heavily on the unshakeable bond she shares with her twin sister to survive.

Darcy is the more introspective and emotionally attuned of the Vega twins. She possesses deep empathy, which makes her susceptible to emotional manipulation but also opens her up to forming genuine connections. She faces relentless bullying from the school's elite while trying to survive her classes, control her magic, and manage a highly dangerous attraction to a faculty member.

Darius is the Dragon Shifter Heir and one of the most powerful students at Zodiac Academy. He projects a cold, arrogant persona to meet the brutal expectations of his society and his tyrannical father. Underneath his cruel exterior, he carries deep trauma from a violently abusive upbringing and struggles with conflicting urges to protect those he cares about.

Professor Orion is a Vampire and a strict, abrasive teacher at Zodiac Academy. He acts as the Guardian to Darius Acrux, bound by duty to protect the Dragon Heir. Beneath his harsh teaching methods, he holds deep grievances against the ruling elite and harbors a dangerous, forbidden attraction to one of his students.

Lionel is the High Lord of the Dragon Order and a highly powerful member of the Celestial Council. He is sadistic and power-hungry, completely lacking in empathy, viewing even his own children as disposable tools for his ambition. He uses brute force and intimidation to maintain his unassailable position in Solarian society.

Caleb is a Vampire and one of the four Celestial Heirs enforcing the school's hierarchy. He uses his charm and predatory nature to intimidate others, though his cruelty is often a performance to maintain status. He participates in the campaign to drive the Vega twins out of the Academy, but his actions are complicated by physical desires.

Seth is the Werewolf Heir, defined by an obsessive need for pack unity and physical affection. His aggressive, bullying nature masks a profound fear of abandonment stemming from a childhood survival ritual. When his pack rejects him, he acts out in desperate attempts to assert his Alpha status and control those around him.

Max is the Siren Heir, known for using his powers to manipulate emotions, read minds, and publicly humiliate his peers. He enforces the cruel standards of the Academy and is fiercely loyal to the other Heirs, using his aggression to maintain their collective social dominance and hide his own vulnerabilities.

Diego is a student wielding air magic who stands as a steadfast ally to the Vega twins. His loyalty is genuine, though it is sometimes strained by his personal insecurities and intense jealousy regarding authority figures.

Sofia is a brave Pegasus shifter who risks her own safety to help the Vega twins. She uses her magical knowledge to assist them in surviving the school's brutal hazing traditions and offers a loyal friendship in a highly hostile environment.

Geraldine is a Cerberus shifter and the enthusiastic leader of the Almighty Sovereign Society. She is an eccentric, highly vocal advocate for the Vega twins' right to rule Solaria, providing them with unwavering support against the school's elite.

Xavier is the younger son of the Acrux family. He is kept isolated from the outside world by his father, who views him as a liability. He relies heavily on his older brother and mother for protection from his father's cruelty.

Catalina is the mother of Darius and Xavier. She actively works to protect her younger son from her husband's wrath, using threats to keep Lionel from harming the boy.

Francesca is an agent for the Fae Investigation Bureau and a former classmate of Professor Orion. She uses her cyclops powers to investigate crimes and occasionally acts as a convenient cover story for Orion's secrets.

Principal Nova is the head of Zodiac Academy. She enforces the school's brutal traditions, officially sanctioning the hazing period known as Hell Week and expecting the students to endure extreme trials.

Marguerite is a cruel upperclassman who actively participates in the school's hazing traditions. She aligns herself with the Heirs and frequently targets the Vega twins out of jealousy and spite.

Tyler is a freshman Pegasus shifter who shows unexpected gratitude toward the Vega twins. He assists them in avoiding upperclassman traps in exchange for their help in his romantic pursuits.

Professor Washer is a Siren and a predatory teacher at the Academy. He abuses his position of authority to forcibly extract private memories from students and create an unsafe learning environment.

Stella is Professor Orion's mother. She is deeply involved in the dark political machinations of Solaria's elite and assists Lionel Acrux in preparing for his dangerous rituals.

Clara is Professor Orion's deceased sister. Her death fuels his secret rebellion against the ruling elite of Solaria.

Alejandro is a cruel man who forces his family to participate in his mysterious and illicit projects. He secretly works with the ruling elite to undermine the Vega twins.