House of Hunger

A young woman from the slums of Prane who becomes a bloodmaid at the House of Hunger, and is later chosen to replace Cecilia as Lisavet's favorite.

The Countess of the House of Hunger, afflicted with a hereditary illness called the Hunger that requires her to consume the blood and life force of young women; she is based on the historical Elizabeth Báthory.

The First Bloodmaid at the House of Hunger, a woman who served Lisavet for years before being replaced by Marion and later imprisoned beneath the manor.

A nobleman of the House of Fog and Lisavet's nearest living relative, whom Marion approaches for help escaping the House of Hunger.

A Taster at the House of Hunger who evaluates Marion's blood when she first arrives, and hints at the darkness underlying the household.