Seven is a 12-year-old witchling who lives in Ravenskill with her parents and baby brother. Highly studious and determined, she dreams of being placed in the prestigious House Hyacinth to become a famous journalist. When she is instead sorted as a Spare, she invokes the Clause of the Impossible Task to save her magic. She possesses a deep knowledge of magical plants and advanced spells.

Valley is a 12-year-old Spare who belongs to one of Ravenskill's wealthiest families. She dresses in dark clothing, wears heavy eyeliner, and dyes her hair pink. Although she has a reputation as an intimidating loner who pulls cruel pranks, she quietly suffers abuse at home and deeply desires friendship. She aspires to become a monster hunter to protect the magical towns.

Thorn is a petite 12-year-old Spare with short black hair who recently moved to Ravenskill from Boggs Ferry. She carries profound grief and loneliness following a tragic encounter with a Nightbeast that claimed her twin brother's life. Despite her timid nature, she brings a creative spirit, exceptional tailoring skills, and a desperate desire for companionship to her new coven.

The Gran is the wise and powerful leader of Ravenskill, having ruled the town for over fifty years. She wears a black coat enchanted to look like the night sky and draws her magic from the stars. As a progressive leader, she advocates for the rights of Spares and offers vital guidance to the young witchlings facing their Impossible Task.

Serving as the Town Uncle, Barbatos Birch acts as the second-in-command to the Gran of Ravenskill. He wears a ceremonial robe adorned with moving trees and animals, reflecting his duty as the caretaker of the town's wildlife. He possesses the unique ability to communicate with animals and holds considerable political influence.

Beefy is Seven's baby brother. Because he cannot control his magic yet, he often teleports and wanders off, causing minor panic in the Salazar household. He is unusually strong for an infant and possesses a high concentration of magic.

Fox is Seven's mother, known for her cleverness and her membership in a powerful coven. She provides a warm, supportive home environment for her children and bakes a pineapple jam cake for the sorting ceremony.

Talisman is Seven's father, a perpetually lucky wizard who serves on the town council. He offers steady encouragement to his daughter and uses his political connections to help his family navigate civic issues.

Poppy is Seven's former best friend who is sorted into the prestigious House Hyacinth. Following the ceremony, she distances herself from Seven, demonstrating how the coven system strictly divides the town's youth.

Mr. Pepperhorn is Valley's wealthy, intimidating father who lives in a mansion on the Hill. He maintains a private library and employs strict, often abusive disciplinary measures against his daughter. He strongly supports maintaining the town's strict social hierarchies.

Quill is Valley's mother and the secret author of the popular *Witches of Heartbreak Cove* series. She eventually takes steps to protect her daughter from her husband's harsh disciplinary tactics.

Petal is Thorn's twin brother. His tragic death during an encounter with a Nightbeast in Boggs Ferry severely impacts Thorn's confidence and forces their family to relocate to Ravenskill.

Mrs. Laroux is Thorn's mother, a town council member, and the co-owner of a local fashion company. She is fiercely protective of her daughter and willing to stand up against the town's prominent bigots.

Mr. Dimblewit is a wealthy, influential member of the Ravenskill town council. He resides on the Hill and advocates strongly for the continued disenfranchisement and exploitation of Spares.

Mrs. Dimblewit is the wife of a powerful council member. She displays open hostility toward Spares and actively mistreats her employee, Pixel.

Pixel is an older Spare who works as a servant for the Dimblewit family. Her difficult working conditions and social ostracization serve as an eye-opening example of the systemic inequality in Ravenskill.

Moira Dewey is Seven's favorite librarian. She is supportive of the Witchlings, setting up a private study room for them stocked with snacks and research materials about the Nightbeast.

October is an old friend of Thorn's from Boggs Ferry who competes in toad racing. She provides the Witchlings with vital information about the monster attacks occurring in her hometown.

Tia is the star player of the Boggs Ferry toad racing team. She encourages the Twelve Towns to stay united during dark times and helps the Witchlings understand the pattern of the recent monster attacks.

Tiordan Whisperbrew is a famous journalist and a member of House Hyacinth. Seven highly admires her career and aspires to follow in her footsteps, linking her professional dreams to the prestigious coven.

Alaric is a ghost clerk who manages records in the Hall of Elders. He easily sees through the Witchlings' disguises but proves helpful to their investigation by sneaking them restricted council files.

Dr. Blackwood is the town doctor in Ravenskill. The doctor provides medical and emotional care, assisting Valley after her mother removes her abusive father from their home.