Golde - Tevye's wife, a strong and practical woman who is devoted to her family. She is often at odds with Tevye's more idealistic nature, but they love each other deeply.
Tzeitel - Tevye and Golde's eldest daughter, a kind and gentle girl who dreams of marrying for love. She is in love with Motel, the poor tailor's son.
Hodel - Tevye and Golde's second daughter, a more independent and rebellious spirit who longs for a life beyond Anatevka. She falls in love with Perchik, the revolutionary student.
Chava - Tevye and Golde's third daughter, a shy and timid girl who is deeply religious. She is in love with Fyedka, the Christian servant.
Bielke - Tevye and Golde's fourth daughter, a cheerful and optimistic girl who is always looking for the good in people. She marries Lazar Wolf, the wealthy butcher.
Shprintze - Tevye and Golde's youngest daughter, a mischievous and playful girl who is full of energy. She is too young to be married, but she dreams of finding a husband one day.
Motel - the poor tailor's son who is in love with Tzeitel. He is a kind and hardworking young man, but he is also very shy and insecure.
Perchik - the revolutionary student who falls in love with Hodel. He is a passionate and idealistic young man who dreams of a better world.
Fyedka - the Christian servant who falls in love with Chava. He is a kind and gentle young man, but he is also torn between his love for Chava and his loyalty to his Christian faith.
Lazar Wolf - the wealthy butcher who marries Bielke. He is a kind and generous man, but he is also very traditional and set in his ways.