An eleven-year-old Black boy and Candice's intelligent and supportive friend who loves reading and helps her with her investigation, while also dealing with his own personal challenges.

Candice's mother and a writer dealing with the struggles of single parenthood, balancing deadlines, and providing support to her daughter.

Candice’s father, living in Atlanta, who is working on house renovations and manages his relationship with Candice during trips between cities.

Candice’s deceased grandmother who first attempted to solve the mystery of the inheritance, leaving behind a legacy of puzzle-solving skills for Candice.

A former figure in the community who dealt with racism and whose past actions set in motion a series of events pivotal to the mystery Candice works to unravel.

A complicated individual revealed to be a white-passing Black man whose past choices and hidden identity play key roles in the story's central mystery.

A woman whose kindness and intelligence inspired the creation of the inheritance and who is metaphorically connected to Candice through the bracelet she once owned.