The main characters in "The Chocolate War" are:
* Jerry Renault: The protagonist, a timid but determined student who refuses to participate in the school's annual chocolate sale.
* Archie Costello: The ruthless and manipulative leader of the "Vigils," a secret society that controls the school.
* Brother Leon: The stern and conflicted headmaster who oversees the school and the Vigils' activities.
* Goober: Jerry's best friend and fellow student who is often caught in the crossfire between Jerry and the Vigils.
"Taken" by Edward Bloor is a different book with a different set of characters.