A Cherokee horse jumper who performs the main diving act at Glendale Park in Nashville. Originally from the Miller Brothers' 101 Ranch in Oklahoma, she misses her family but feels a deep connection to the animals she works with in Tennessee. She is isolated as the only Indigenous employee at the park but remains fiercely independent and deeply tied to her cultural roots. A sudden accident during her act forces her to adapt her routine and interact more closely with the park's other residents.

A mixed-race Black man who works as a stable groom at Glendale Park. Descended from a wealthy family with a white grandfather, Hank occupies a complex position in the racially segregated society of 1920s Nashville. He is a thoughtful man who manages the dangerous racial dynamics of the era with extreme caution. His loyalty to his friends remains steadfast even when social rules discourage their connection.

The ghost of a young Cherokee man who was killed by white settlers during the Cherokee-American wars in the early 1800s. Tethered to the physical world near the site of his death, he observes the modern developments at Glendale Park. He acts as a protective ancestor figure, drawn to Two Feathers because of their shared heritage and bravery.

A white recent college graduate employed at Glendale Park. He holds a disturbing obsession with Indigenous culture and history. He operates under a deeply racist worldview shaped by 1920s academic theories of evolutionary hierarchy. His fascination with Native Americans drives him to stalk Two Feathers and harass the park's animal population.

The English head zookeeper and animal manager at Glendale Park. A veteran of the Great War, Clive is respected by Nashville's elite and trusted by the park animals. He privately battles severe depression and carries deep emotional scars from his military service. This trauma leaves him uniquely sensitive to the spiritual forces present on the park grounds.

The wealthy industrialist and owner of Glendale Park. Having survived the trauma of the Civil War as a child refugee, he remains haunted by his past and the tragic loss of several of his children. He manages the park with an eye for business while enforcing the era's strict segregationist policies.

The reserved house mother who chaperones Chambliss Hall, the female employees' dormitory at Glendale Park. Identifying herself proudly as a daughter of the Confederacy, she initially adheres strictly to the rigid racial hierarchies of the South. Her views gradually soften through her daily interactions with the park's diverse residents and her growing affection for Clive Lovett.

Half of the juggling sister act known as the Juggling Juggernauts. Franny is a loyal, protective friend to Two Feathers who helps her navigate the isolation of the park. As a Catholic in the 1920s South, she is forced to hide her faith due to the pervasive threat of violence from extremist groups.

A performer in the Juggling Juggernauts alongside her sister. Like Franny, Marty bears the physical scars of her demanding act and the emotional burden of hiding her true identity in a prejudiced society. She offers Two Feathers steadfast friendship and support during difficult times.

A male buffalo on loan to Glendale Park from the Miller Brothers' 101 Ranch. Having previously worked in Wild West shows, he represents the surviving legacy of the American West and provides a crucial spiritual and communicative link for Two Feathers when she feels isolated.

A wealthy young Black woman from an elite Nashville family. She enters into a courtship with Hank Crawford, though their relationship faces heavy challenges from her strict parents and the rigid class divisions within their community.

The formidable wife of James Shackleford. She carries the profound grief of losing six of her ten children, leaning heavily on her belief in the afterlife to survive her trauma. She wields significant social power in Nashville.

James and May Shackleford's adult son. He causes his father anxiety by engaging in potentially questionable business deals, though he proves highly knowledgeable about the unstable cave systems beneath the park.

May Shackleford's sister and a prominent suffragette in the South. She understands the gender hierarchies of her time and manages them with confidence. Her forward-thinking political views distinguish her from more traditional society figures.

The groundskeeper at Glendale Park. He is intimately familiar with the park's dark history, having participated in looting the Indigenous graves during its construction decades prior.

Two Feathers's diving horse. Ocher is a brave, theatrical animal who genuinely enjoys the crowd's applause and shares a deep, wordless bond with her rider before disaster strikes during a performance.

A captive hippopotamus at Glendale Park who suffers from mysterious health issues. Born in captivity, she longs for a sense of belonging and communicates her distress to those sensitive enough to listen.

A brown bear kept at the Glendale zoo. He serves as an important spiritual connection for Two Feathers, who shares stories of the Bear Clan with him to ease her homesickness.

A white performer at Glendale who appropriates Indigenous culture by dressing as a Native American for guests. She displays ignorant and highly offensive attitudes toward her coworkers.

A reporter for the local Banner newspaper. He is thoroughly charmed by Two Feathers and writes a flattering piece about her, eventually pursuing a romantic connection.

Clive Lovett's deceased cousin who died during the Great War. He appears as a fully formed ghost, offering Clive comfort and helping him process his lingering wartime trauma.