Natalie, originally Keisha, is an intelligent and driven woman who becomes a successful barrister. Her journey involves significant personal transformation and a continual search for purpose amidst professional and personal challenges.

Michel is Leah's husband, motivated by desires for economic and social success and to start a family. His ambitions create tension with Leah, and his priorities shift during a critical moment in the story.

Frank, Natalie's husband, is an investment banker with a multicultural background. While he achieves professional success, his relationship with Natalie faces difficulties as she grapples with her own existential questions.

Felix is a character with a challenging past who seeks to improve his life, motivated by his girlfriend Grace. His narrative intersects indirectly with the main characters and highlights the complex realities of life in northwest London.