Jules is a young, curly-haired graduate of the Medill School of Journalism. Raised by a single mother, she possesses a fierce, independent attitude and previously helped break a major sex-trafficking story as a teenager. Now, she seeks to establish herself as a top-tier investigative reporter in Chicago. Her youth often makes her appear inexperienced to older colleagues, but she counterbalances this with raw determination and a willingness to take heavy risks.

Margaux is an alluring, wealthy, and ruthless middle-aged art gallerist. She manages a global empire of art galleries originally established by her beloved grandfather. Because her father nearly bankrupted the business with reckless spending, Margaux relies on illicit means and black-market sales to secure funding. She frequently uses her wealth, intimidation, and sexuality to manipulate others into doing her bidding.

Ellis is an elderly, renowned fashion designer who founded Anika Baum Inc. He creates high-end women's footwear and maintains a private design studio in Manhattan. Diagnosed with a malignant form of lung cancer, he decides to locate a lost German Expressionist painting of his mother, funding an international search to see her image one last time before his health fails completely.

Adam is a ruggedly handsome artist who previously achieved immense fame in the high-society art world. He retreated to Montana to recover from a near-fatal heroin addiction fueled by his former gallery sponsor. His grandfather's urgent request pulls him back into the dangerous circles he fought hard to escape, forcing him to confront his past mistakes.

Dan is a gruff, heavily scarred investigative journalist. He wears an eye patch and is missing a finger due to an explosion from a past drug cartel investigation. He strictly enforces professional ethics because he understands the extreme physical dangers of reporting. He takes a personal interest in helping his old friend recover a stolen family heirloom.

Liz is a high-powered attorney residing in Chicago. She raised her daughter entirely on her own and instilled a strong sense of independence in her. She utilizes her legal expertise and knowledge of Yiddish to assist in the investigation when the situation requires an experienced hand.

Bram is a pragmatic, world-renowned art detective based in Amsterdam. He specializes in tracking down provenance records and artworks looted during the Nazi era. He warns his clients that locating specific historical items is incredibly difficult and rarely brings the emotional closure they expect.

Wyatt is a brilliant computer hacker retained by a powerful gallery owner. He orchestrates secure communications, tracks targets digitally, and hacks into remote systems to provide his employer with a massive tactical advantage. He also engages in a physical relationship with his boss.

Carice operates an art gallery in Amsterdam. She previously worked closely with a powerful gallerist and attended exclusive events on private yachts. She remains deeply fearful of her former employer and attempts to warn off anyone asking questions about the past.

Lillian is an elderly survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp. She possesses firsthand knowledge of the complicated history surrounding her family's actions and the contested artwork they once owned.

Griffin is an art dealer operating in New York who frequently deals in stolen artwork. He leverages his black-market connections to arrange exclusive exhibition placements and quick sales for unscrupulous clients.

Henri is a New York resident who has maintained a devoted romantic relationship with an acclaimed fashion designer for twenty years. He dislikes taking risks but reluctantly agrees to contact a shady former lover to assist his current partner.

Anika was a beautiful German national and former beauty queen. She lived in 1930s Berlin and served as the muse for a famous painter before the rise of the Nazi regime cut her life short.

Ernst was a renowned, left-handed German Expressionist painter. The Nazi regime targeted him and classified his work as degenerate art, making his final paintings incredibly valuable and dangerous to possess.

Carl is an elderly man living in an apartment in Munich. He shows signs of senility and hoards a massive, secret collection of masterpieces inherited from his infamous father.

Helmuth was a notorious Nazi art thief operating during the 1930s and 1940s. He used extortion and violence to steal priceless works from Jewish families and prominent gallery owners.

Charles was the founder of a global network of art galleries. He originally acquired a famous Expressionist painting to bring comfort to his dying wife, establishing a powerful family legacy that influences the modern art market.

Stefan is a modern film producer based in Berlin. He carries the heavy burden of his family's dark past and provides crucial historical context regarding his grandfather's actions during the war.

Otto was a highly ranked individual within the Nazi organization who purchased art from the infamous Lucerne auction. He hid a Jewish family during the war and played a critical role in the movement of a famous painting.

Arno was a wealthy Jewish banker living in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi party. He attempted to protect his family and his mistress by fleeing the country, leading to tragic consequences.

Vivienne is married to a famous footwear designer. She is fully aware of his long-term romantic relationship with another man and maintains an understanding, accepting dynamic with both of them.

Louise serves as the dedicated assistant to a high-profile investigative journalist in Chicago. She manages his schedule, handles critical incoming information, and acts as a trusted confidante during sensitive operations.

Rick is a lead journalist who previously worked on a major sex-trafficking story with a teenage source. An inappropriate encounter at a celebration party established severe professional boundaries for his young colleague going forward.