Charlie Smith (Mission)—An ex-spy, Charlie’s lives and works in her grandmother’s inn in Gossip, Texas, as a server, maid, and assistant. With her particular set of skills and spunky attitude, she’s become Gossip’s “fixer” thanks to her previous involvement in solving murder mysteries.
Georgina Franklin (Mission)—Charlie’s super-spy grandmother who raised her. Georgina (or Gamma, as Charlie calls her) is the most decorated spy in the history of the NSIB. She’s retired, but still as smart and spry as ever.
Lauren Harris—The happy-go-lucky chef at the Gossip Inn. A master baker, she’s always got delicious cupcakes prepared for the inn’s lunches and dinners. She’s jolly, with bright red hair she wears in pigtails.
Cocoa Puff—Georgina’s chocolate brown cat. He’s friendly as can be with people he trusts. Often sleeps on Charlie’s bed and accompanies her around the inn, helping her dust the various trinkets and tables.
Sunlight—Charlie’s newly adopted cat and co-sleuth. A ginger kitty with an adventurous spirit. He loves to get up to mischief in the inn and always has Charlie’s back.
Jessie Belle-Blue—Jessie is Georgina’s worst nightmare. As the owner of the local cattery and now, a guesthouse, she hates the fact that Georgina has opened a kitten foster center in direct competition. Will do whatever it takes to come out on top.
Detective Aaron Goode—The new tough detective in town. He’s handsome, with dark hair, a strong jawline, and unflinching determination to get to the bottom of things. He doesn’t appreciate interference.
Glendaree Bijon—The winner of last year’s Tri-State Baking Competition. She’s ostentatious and believes that she’s the rightful winner of this year’s competition before it has even taken place. A trying woman to talk to. Loves wearing kaftans and heavy makeup.
Brenda Tippett—A local librarian, Brenda makes friends easily and adores reading books. She was runner-up in last year’s Tri-State Baking Competition and believes that this is her year! She’s a passionate baker.
Marie Tippett—Brenda’s sister from the big city. She doesn’t like having to handle her little sister’s business and thinks she’s far too important to be wasting time in a small town like Gossip.
Colton Harrison—A local baker who works hard to ensure he’s always at top of his game. Determined to win the prize at the baking competition this year, he’s been working several jobs so that he has money for ingredients.
Kayla Wren—A baker with a shady past. She’s incredibly shy and doesn’t want anyone to go poking their noses in her business. Especially since she’s got so much to hide. Pretty but mousy and young.
Norman Sweet—Brenda’s boyfriend. He works at the library, or so he says, and leaves the house early every morning. Has a tendency to do his gardening barefoot and likes to wear tank tops.
Misty Primrose—Brenda’s neighbor. She’s a freelance graphic designer who spends a lot of time indoors and working from home. Potentially deficient in Vitamin D.
Deirdre Hardecki—A local gossip and entrant in the baking contest. She makes it her business to know everyone’s business, whether they like it or not. She’s got a serious case of motor mouth.