A childhood friend of Mattie from Tennessee known for her restless spirit and disregard for societal norms, which lead her through a series of transitory relationships and life challenges.

A young woman from an upper-middle-class background who moves to Brewster Place by choice in order to connect with her heritage and engage in community activism.

Often called Ciel, she is Miss Eva Turner's granddaughter who grapples with personal losses and maintains a maternal bond with Mattie amidst turbulent relationships.

A resident of Brewster Place known for her love of babies and her struggle to act as a responsible parent to her seven children as they grow older.

A lesbian couple who face prejudice from their neighbors while navigating their personal dynamics and seeking acceptance and belonging in Brewster Place.

The building's handyman and a central male character whose struggles with alcoholism mask his past regrets, culminating in a fraught relationship with the residents.