John Openshaw – Young man whose father and uncle have both died under mysterious circumstances after receiving an envelope containing five orange seeds.
Elias Openshaw – Uncle and benefactor to John Openshaw, secret former Klansman.
Joseph Openshaw – Father to John Openshaw and first heir to Elias Openshaw's fortune after his brother's mysterious death.
Captain James Calhoun – Leader of the K.K.K. and all-around villain.