Female Characters:
* Elphaba: The misunderstood and powerful green-skinned witch who becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West. She is intelligent, passionate, and fights for what she believes in.
* Glinda: The bubbly, popular, and seemingly perfect good witch who becomes known as Glinda the Good. She is kind-hearted and wants to do good but can be naive and self-absorbed.
* Madame Morrible: The headmistress of Shiz University, a powerful and ambitious woman who often uses her students for her own gain.
* Nessarose: Elphaba's younger sister, who is meek and insecure, and becomes the Wicked Witch of the East.
* The Wizard: The powerful and enigmatic ruler of Oz, who is not as benevolent as he appears.
* Fiyero: A handsome and charming prince who falls in love with Elphaba.
Male Characters:
* Fiyero: A handsome and charming prince who falls in love with Elphaba.
* The Wizard: The powerful and enigmatic ruler of Oz, who is not as benevolent as he appears.
* Dr. Dillamond: A kind and gentle professor at Shiz University, who is a member of the oppressed race known as the "Animal People."
* Boq: A shy and nervous Munchkin who is in love with Nessarose.
* The Scarecrow: A farmhand who is transformed into the Scarecrow by the Wizard.
* The Tin Man: A woodcutter who is transformed into the Tin Man by the Wizard.
* The Cowardly Lion: A lion who is transformed into the Cowardly Lion by the Wizard.
It's worth noting that while some characters are more central to the story than others, the entire cast contributes to the intricate and complex tapestry of Wicked.