A storyteller who uses magical items to share stories of ancestral family members, reinforcing the importance of community and cultural heritage.

Sofia’s strong and religious mother, who is a stern teacher of manners and rules and is initially reluctant about Sofia's idea of leaving home for school.

A quiet, musical man who shares a deep bond with Sofia, often through cultural traditions and rituals, and emphasizes the importance of cultural expression.

Sofia's sweet and gentle younger sister, who, sharing similarities with their mother, provides a moral center and helps balance Sofia's ambitions.

Sofia's cousin and foil, whose girly, expressive nature contrasts with Sofia's seriousness, teaching her the value of friendship and loyalty.

Sofia's unlikely friend from a different cultural background, who exemplifies kindness and loyalty, showing that race and wealth are not barriers to friendship.