Don Miguel Ruiz: The main character of his story.
Mother Sarita: Don Miguel’s mother and teacher.
Lala: Knowledge
José Luis: Don Miguel’s father and Sarita’s husband.
Don Leonardo: Don Miguel’s grandfather and Sarita’s father.
Don Eziquio (ay-'see-kee-o): Don Miguel’s great-grandfather and don Leonardo’s father.
Gandara: Don Eziquio’s friend.
Memín: Don Miguel’s brother.
Jaime ('hî-may): Don Miguel’s brother, closest in age.
Maria: Don Miguel’s wife and the mother of his children.
Dhara: Don Miguel’s apprentice and romantic partner.
Emma: Don Miguel’s apprentice and romantic partner.
Miguel, Jr. (Mike, Miguelito): Don Miguel’s eldest son.
José: Don Miguel’s second son.
Leo: Don Miguel’s youngest son.