Lettie Hempstock
An eleven year old girl who is the protector of the boy and watches out for him. She eventually “dies” for him.
The Boy/ Narrator
He is a seven year old nameless boy who has no friends and his only companion is his cat which got killed. He befriends Lettie.
Ginnie Hempstock
She has magical powers and a lot of knowledge of the unknown. Debated whether she is Lettie’s actual mother because she doesn't believe that men are needed unless more men needed to be created.
The Father
An old man who was seduced by Ursula which lead to him trying to drown his child, the boy, his anger is what is feared most by his son.
Opal Miner
Committed suicide in the family's car because of financial issues, he also ran over the boys cat. He is also what awakens the flea, being Ursula.
Old Mrs. Hempstock/ Gran
Been around since the creation of the world and had magical powers.
Ursula Monkton
She’s a flea and when she gives people what they need it often leads to the ruining of relationships, she tries to kill the boy because he is her escape.
The Sister
She doesn't know what's happening and like Ursula, wants her to stay.