David Stoltzfus—in his early 40s, widowed minister, father to six children: Katrina, Jesse, Ruthie, Molly, Lydie, and Emily. Owner of the Bent N’ Dent store in Stoney Ridge.
Abigail Stoltzfus—niece to David, visiting from Ohio.
Tillie Yoder Stoltzfus—62 years old, privately referred to as Mammi the Meddler, mother of David Stoltzfus, visiting as a long-term houseguest from Ohio.
Laura Stoltzfus—niece to David, sister to Abigail, visiting from Ohio.
Katrina Stoltzfus—19 years old, oldest daughter in the family. Lives at Moss Hill, where oil traps have been discovered.
Jesse Stoltzfus—16 years old, oldest son. Lives at Windmill Farm and works as a buggy repairman.
Ruthie Stoltzfus—14 years old, in the eighth grade, has a bit of an attitude.
Molly Stoltzfus—11 years old.
Lydie and Emily Stoltzfus—8-year-old twins.
Freeman Glick—in his 50s, bishop of Stoney Ridge.
Levi Glick—late 40s, minister of Stoney Ridge, brother of Freeman Flick.
Birdy Glick—32 years old, only sister to Freeman Glick. Lives at Moss Hill and teaches school.
Thelma Beiler—(touchy about her age), elderly widow of former bishop Elmo Beiler. Runs a farm called Moss Hill.
Andy Miller—20-something, farmhand for Thelma Beiler on Moss Hill.
Hank Lapp—60ish, uncle to Amos Lapp of Windmill Farm. Made his first appearance in The Keeper.
Fern Lapp—50ish, wife to Amos Lapp of Windmill Farm. Arrived in Stoney Ridge in The Keeper.
Luke Schrock—14 years old, in the eighth grade. If trouble or vandalism occurs in Stoney Ridge, most everyone looks to Luke as the cause.
Noah (Yardstick) Yoder—14 years old, in the eighth grade. Fastest boy in town.
Ruth Stoltzfus—David’s sister, who left the Amish church behind to pursue higher education. Became a doctor and worked at the local hospital.