A woman in her sixties who owns the boarding house with her husband, harboring illusions of cheerful domesticity and displaying a peculiar attachment to Stanley.

Meg's husband and co-owner of the boarding house, a practical man in his sixties who is tolerant of his wife's fanciful ideas and remains quietly detached.

A young woman in her twenties, living locally, who is searching for affection and becomes entangled with the boarders, highlighting her contrasting perceptions of herself and others.

A mysterious man in his fifties who arrives at the boarding house with his companion McCann, characterized by his affable demeanor and hidden intentions.

Goldberg’s Irish Catholic assistant, in his thirties, who is tasked with helping Goldberg and exhibits signs of inner conflict.