V is an anarchist revolutionary who hides his identity behind a Guy Fawkes mask and a theatrical persona. He operates from a secret underground sanctuary called the Shadow Gallery, which is filled with books, art, and music outlawed by the state. Highly educated and skilled in combat and demolitions, he launches a calculated campaign to dismantle the oppressive Norsefire government.

Evey is a sixteen-year-old orphaned girl trying to survive in the bleak, fascist society of London. After losing her parents during the country's violent political transition, she remains traumatized and vulnerable. Taken in by V, she begins to learn about a world of art and history that the government has hidden, though she struggles to understand her rescuer's violent methods.

Adam Susan is the fascist dictator of Britain and the head of the Norsefire government. A firm believer in order over individual liberty, he oversees a society maintained by severe surveillance and police violence. He is solitary and obsessive, spending his time isolated with the Fate supercomputer.

Finch is the pragmatic head of the Nose, Norsefire's investigative branch. Tasked with uncovering V's identity and stopping his attacks, Finch approaches his work with methodical precision. Unlike many of his fanatical peers in the government, he relies on logic and evidence, striving to understand his quarry's mindset to predict his actions.

Almond is a high-ranking Norsefire official who leads the Finger, the state's secret police force. He is a harsh, cruel man who maintains order through fear and violence, both in his professional duties and in his personal life. His inability to capture V places him under extreme pressure from the government's leadership.

Rosemary is Derek Almond's wife, living an isolated and restrictive life within the patriarchal structures of the Norsefire regime. Dependent entirely on her husband for social standing and financial survival, she endures his emotional and physical abuse while feeling profoundly alone and powerless in a society that limits women's autonomy.

Prothero is a blustery, entitled media personality who serves as the Voice of Fate, broadcasting the state's propaganda to the public. Behind his public persona, he harbors dark secrets from his past service as a commander at the Larkhill Resettlement Camp, a history that makes him an early target for retribution.

The Bishop is a corrupt and hypocritical religious figure who uses his position within the state-sanctioned church to exploit young girls. He preaches compliance and white supremacy to his congregation while secretly engaging in predatory behavior, masking his cruelty behind a facade of spiritual authority.

Dr. Surridge works as an autopsy surgeon for the state, examining evidence related to V's crimes. She is a knowledgeable medical professional who shares a romantic history with Finch. Unlike many of her peers, she harbors deep, lingering guilt over her past role conducting medical experiments on prisoners at Larkhill.

Conrad leads the Eye, Norsefire's visual surveillance division. He is a passive, weak-willed bureaucrat who relies heavily on his wife's ambition and direction to navigate the vicious internal politics of the fascist government. He prefers watching the citizenry through camera feeds over taking direct action.

Helen is Conrad Heyer's calculating and ruthlessly ambitious wife. Recognizing her husband's lack of drive, she actively plots to increase his standing within the Norsefire hierarchy. She uses her intellect and sexuality to manipulate those around her, treating the state's crisis as an opportunity to seize power.

Creedy is an ambitious and ruthless Norsefire operative who seeks to expand his influence within the state's internal security apparatus. He views the chaos caused by the anarchist attacks not as a tragedy, but as a ladder for his own political ascension.

Dascombe is the director of the Mouth, Norsefire's propaganda arm. He is a cynical media manager tasked with spinning state failures into public relations victories, maintaining the illusion of total control for the British populace.

Dominic is an eager and intelligent young investigator working at the Nose. He assists Finch in unraveling clues left at crime scenes, helping to track the movements and decipher the motives of the state's primary enemy.

Gordon is a smuggler and gangster operating in the criminal underworld of London. He provides Evey with temporary shelter and domestic stability, though his involvement in illicit activities places them both in the crosshairs of violent rivals.

Alastair is a violent gangster who operates as muscle for hire in London's criminal underworld. He is entirely opportunistic, willing to work as a double agent for various Norsefire political factions as they attempt to consolidate power.

Valerie is a former actress whose life before the Norsefire regime is recounted in a letter written on toilet paper. Imprisoned at the Larkhill Resettlement Camp for her sexuality, her recorded testament becomes a powerful symbol of integrity and endurance.