A co-founder of an engineering firm in New York City, he is rational and focuses on the present, attributing little importance to the past. His pragmatic nature clashes with the supernatural elements present in Willow Springs.

A larger-than-life figure and a relative of the mythical Sapphira Wade, she possesses supernatural abilities and serves as a healer and resolver of conflict in Willow Springs. Her interactions often highlight the tension between traditional and modern beliefs.

She is Miranda’s neighbor and partner to Ambush Duvall, who turns to Miranda’s remedies for her health and fertility issues. Her experiences help explore themes of belief and the limits of magic.

A feared figure in Willow Springs for her suspected supernatural influence, she is the significant antagonist of the narrative. Her actions trigger key conflicts and demonstrate the darker side of using power.

A legendary slave girl known for her mysterious and powerful legacy, which plays a crucial role in the folklore of Willow Springs. Her story underscores the place's deep roots in the supernatural.

He is Ruby’s husband and is implicated in initiating conflicts due to his flirtations with Cocoa, acting as a catalyst for the tensions between Ruby and Miranda.