A kind-hearted young girl who works for Grisini, Lizzie Rose is known for her reddish hair and empathetic nature, making her supportive and optimistic despite her hardships.

A small and thin boy in Grisini’s care, Parsefall is skilled with puppets and protects himself with an ill-tempered demeanor, masking his troubled past and vulnerability.

An aged and selfish puppet master who serves as the antagonist, manipulating those around him to satisfy his own ambitions while masking his true intentions with artistic skill.

A secondary antagonist, Cassandra is frail and possesses the phoenix-stone, her complex motives and past regrets highlighting her struggle between her desires and the consequences of her actions.

Clara’s father, representing the constraints of Victorian society, who must reconcile his past grievances to reestablish familial harmony and recognize what he truly values.

A character symbolizing the lower classes with a tendency for theatricality, she provides comedic relief through her over-the-top interactions, playing into societal stereotypes of the era.