The River Has Roots
The River Has RootsAmal El-Mohtar
Characters in The River Has Roots
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Esther Hawthorn
A Hawthorn daughter who sings to the enchanted willows of Thistleford and chooses a lover from Faerie over the suitor expected of her.
Ysabel Hawthorn
Esther's sister and fellow willow-singer, whose steadiness and devotion to her sister anchor the story.
Antagonists
Samuel Pollard
The forceful suitor Esther turns down, who wants a secure marriage and resents her Faerie lover.
Supporting characters
Rin (The River Has Roots)
A fairy from Arcadia and the lover Esther chooses.
Agnes Crow
A local witch and mill owner whose knowledge of the old magic proves crucial.