A taxidermist with a complicated past, characterized by his loyalty and growing partnership with Veronica, punctuated by their frequent arguments and shared investigative pursuits.

An older gentleman known for his kindness and supportive nature, whose connection to Veronica's past catalyzes the events in the story.

Veronica’s maternal uncle and an agitator for Irish Home Rule, whose motives and actions place him at odds with Veronica and her allies.

A police inspector with Scotland Yard, whose ambiguous loyalties and attractive appearance provoke both trust and suspicion within the narrative.

A secondary antagonist with a personal history involving Stoker, recognized for his loyalty to the Crown and conflicts with his own sense of honor.