- REI (17, male): Transfer student on probation after a fight; often left alone, finds carved redwood twigs in his locker.​- MARCELLO (21, male): Last Lica Tuit guardian; obsessed with protecting Rei and upholding tribal traditions.​- ELARA HAYES (deceased, female): First principal’s daughter; created the twig tradition and a secret code before her death.​- ARTHUR HAYES (male): School’s first principal; made a pact to build around the grove — but stole the land to do it.​- FRANKIE REYES (male): Lead construction worker; shot a 16mm film of the site and covers for Marcello/Rei’s meetings.​- MARCELLO’S FATHER (male): Lives in hiding inside the grove; views Marcello’s obsession with Rei as “the grove’s will” and will use violence to protect the secret.