Tituba is Reverend Parris's slave from Barbados, knowledgeable about folk medicine. Accused of witchcraft, she makes a false confession to protect herself.

Betty is the 10-year-old daughter of Reverend Parris, who falls mysteriously ill and is one of the first to accuse others of witchcraft.

Abigail is a 17-year-old orphan and Reverend Parris's niece, previously a servant for the Proctors. She initiates witchcraft accusations to cover up her own actions.

John Proctor is a local farmer known for his defiant spirit. He is critical of the church, had an affair with Abigail, and is eventually accused of witchcraft.

Elizabeth is John Proctor's pious wife, accused of witchcraft due to Abigail's manipulations. She struggles with her feelings toward John but ultimately supports him.

Mercy Lewis is a servant girl who supports Abigail's witchcraft accusations and later flees with her.

Mary is the Proctors' servant, easily manipulated and caught in the witchcraft hysteria. She initially tries to testify against Abigail but is ultimately coerced into accusing Proctor.

Ann Putnam, a wealthy woman, believes witches caused the deaths of seven of her children. She supports the witchcraft accusations.

Thomas Putnam is a wealthy and greedy citizen who uses the witch trials to gain political and economic advantage.

Giles Corey is a farmer and friend of Proctor, known for his stubbornness. He accuses Thomas Putnam of manipulating the trials for personal gain.

Rebecca Nurse is a respected elderly woman, accused of witchcraft despite her high standing in Salem.

Reverend Hale is a minister brought to Salem for his expertise in witchcraft. He initially supports the trials but becomes disillusioned as they progress.

Judge Hathorne is one of the presiding judges of the witch trials, who fully believes in the accusations of witchcraft.

Danforth is the chief judge, using the trials to gain power. He refuses to reconsider the evidence of witchcraft, despite community unrest.