An Ewu and a student of magic, Mwita becomes Onye's partner and serves as her caring and cautious foil, balancing her impulsive nature with his own more traditional views and healing abilities.

Onye’s closest friends in the town of Jwahir, each of whom has their own personal reasons for accompanying her on her journey, and Fanasi, who is Diti's childhood sweetheart.

Onye’s mother, who fiercely protects her daughter while harboring secrets about her own magical abilities.

Onye’s adoptive father, a kind blacksmith in the town of Jwahir who treats her with compassion and becomes part of her family after marrying Najeeba.

A powerful and cruel Nuru sorcerer, Daib has deep hatred for Okeke and is directly connected to Onye’s complicated past.

An elder sorcerer in Jwahir who becomes Onye’s reluctant mentor in her journey to learn magic.

An elder sorcerer described as having a light complexion, he plays a critical role in the initiation of student sorcerers and has connections to other key characters.

Sorcerers associated with the Vah, or Red People, with Ssaiku guiding Onye through a pivotal part of her training and Ting being an expert in magical languages.

A nomadic, mythical group known as the Vah, who practice magic and offer an open and accepting society that contrasts with that of the Nuru and Okeke.