- Olivia Willow - heroine
- Sebastian Alexander, earl of Tiern-Cope - hero
- James, viscount Fitzalan - Sebastian's friend and rival for Olivia.
- The Black Earl- Ghost.
- Diana Royce - Sebastian's intended.
- Mr. Verney - Vicar of Far Caister.
- Ned Fansher- Doctor who served as ships's surgeon with Sebastian.