* Essence - A young woman.
* Kobi - A young man.
* Kobi's grandmother - An elderly woman.
Secondary characters
* Mrs. Lopez - Essence's adoptive mother.
* Mr. Lopez - Essence's adoptive father.
* The Preacher - A religious figure.
* The Shopkeeper - A man who owns a store.
* The School Teacher - A woman who teaches at a local school.