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| Father Pietro He leads a small seminary in Ginestra. Frustration with the political unrest has made him increasingly fond of his little rose garden. |
Ettore Luccini The swimming teacher is captain in the Ducal Guard, though he prefers to lounge on the beach. |
| Mrs. Moore Mayann’s American manager and impresario. Has her own opinions about “authentic” black entertainment. |
The Dux Mysterious dictator who has taken charge of the disputed town. Only his fireworks are seen every night. |
| Lorenzino Obligatory annoying, streetwise kid. |
The Bar Girls They seem a bit shy but they like to dance. |
| Bar Matron Something is going on in the cellar, but she won’t tell. |
The Dixie Capo What’s a National Guard officer from Virginia doing in Italy? |
| The Swedish Sailors Persson, Olofsson and Gustafsson, stranded in Ginestra due to the Dux’ piracy activities. |
The Pointy-Eared Russian This self-styled Lucifer quotes obscure poetry and spreads disorder. |
| Fra Nino & Fra Zeppe Fresh-faced brethren from Fr. Pietro’s seminary who do charity work in the backlands. |
The “Hajduks” Are there bandits in the mountains? Falco is about to find out. |
| The Knights Templar Legendary order, disbanded by the Church in 1312. |
Susanna & Marieta Remember the bar girls? Two of them are back - as desperate refugees in the mountains. |
| Pontus de la Gardie Mayann’s choreographer and costume designer in Paris. Francophile Swede of Walloon origins. |
Jean Tsoubaki Japanese artist living in Paris. Mayann’s lover, according to Pontus. Dies in mysterious circumstances. |
| Father Jean-Marie Falco lives at his place in Paris. Sister Marie-Céleste does the housework. |
Father Hieronymus Falco’s mentor. Occasionally mentioned, never seen yet. |