Consuelo is the widow of a prominent Mexican general and is dedicated to preserving her late husband's memory. She displays both an interest in religious artifacts and unconventional practices.

Aura appears to be the niece and companion of Consuelo Llorente, sharing the household with her. She is characterized by her lack of autonomy and her deep connection to Consuelo.

The General was a Mexican aristocrat who supported Emperor Maximilian I and subsequently went into exile in Paris. A product of Spanish colonial influence, he spent a significant part of his life in France, distant from Mexico's political landscape.