* Golde - Tevye's wife. Golde is a strong and practical woman who is devoted to her family. She is always looking out for their best interests, and she is not afraid to speak her mind.
* Tzeitel - Tevye and Golde's oldest daughter. Tzeitel is a kind and gentle girl who is in love with Motel, the village tailor.
* Hodl - Tevye and Golde's second daughter. Hodl is a proud and independent girl who is determined to marry for love, not for money.
* Chava - Tevye and Golde's third daughter. Chava is a rebellious and free-spirited girl who falls in love with Fyedka, a gentile.
* Shprintze - Tevye and Golde's fourth daughter. Shprintze is a shy and timid girl who is often overshadowed by her sisters.
* Bielke - Tevye and Golde's youngest daughter. Bielke is a sweet and innocent girl who is always looking for adventure.
* Motel - The village tailor. Motel is a kind and hardworking man who is in love with Tzeitel.
* Fyedka - A gentile who falls in love with Chava. Fyedka is a kind and gentle man, but he is also very different from Chava.
* Lazar Wolf - A wealthy man who wants to marry Tzeitel. Lazar Wolf is a good man, but he is also very old and not very charming.
* Rabbi - The spiritual leader of the village of Anatevka. The Rabbi is a wise and learned man who is always trying to help his people.