Main characters I

Alvin Miller - The "seventh son"father of 14 children. He possesses certain knacks, as all of his sons do. He is aware of his seventh son's potential power, and often finds himself wanting to hurt him. Only after he befriends Taleswapper does he realize there are powers at work trying to make destroy his son. Alvin believes in old lore and denies the teachings of local catholic priest.

Alvin Miller Jr. - The "seventh son of a seventh son", a boy with a knack superior to anyone he knows. Alvin's life is constantly in danger, yet somehow he survives every accident. He was born in Caul, which is believed to endow a person with an ability to see more than is visible to human eyes.

Taleswapper - A character who portrays the historical figure, William Blake. Taleswapper is the author of proverbs and claims to have been sent by God. He devoted his life to travel in order to share stories and learn new ones. He often asks people to leave him one sentence describing their greatest deed, from which he is able to recall their stories.

Reverend Philadelphia Thrower - A deluded Christian priest, who blindly follows what he thinks are orders from God, but is actually serving Satan. He has a major ambition to become the spiritual leader of the growing American nation.

Peggy -  A little girl scared of hens, she possesses a special ability to not only see the future but also the essence of human life. She helps Alvin to be born and has kept an eye on him ever since. People like her are called "Torches".

 MINOR CHARACTERS :


 * Lolla-Wossiky - A Native American baptized by Reverend Thrower, widely known as a drunk. Appears in Alvin's bedroom for no apparent reason and shows him the vision that sends the boy down the right path.
 * Armor-of-God Weaver - A simpleminded Christian store owner, highly regarded among the Vigor Church community.
 * Benjamin Franklin - The supposed maker and Taleswapper's mentor.
 * Eleanor - Miller's eldest daughter and wife of Armor-of-God, she keeps her magic skills a secret from her husband.
 * Vigor - Miller's eldest son, who died in the Hatrack River whilst saving his pregnant mother.
 * Wantnot & Wastenot - Miller's sons, twin brothers.
 * Measure - Miller's son, has a knack for accuracy and good sight.
 * Calm - Miller's second youngest son.
 * Calvin - Miller's youngest son, has no knacks, always seems to be following Alvin Jr. whose generally ignored by everyone.
 * Matilda, Beatrice, Elizabeth, Anne & Mary - Miller's daughters.
 * Faith - Miller's wife, mother of 14 children, actively follows Reverend Thrower.
 * The Visitor - A human-shaped creature that visited Thrower and persuaded him to travel to America. He's later revealed to actually be the Devil.