The most important people that you need to know. There are also various secondary characters such as the Old Miller, The Village Headman, The Tailor, Four-Eye's Mother, and the parents of the boys, but these characters are not as important to the overall plot. They will be mentioned, though usually briefly. Here is a quick overview of who they are:
Old Miller: He owns the mill on the mountainside. He is rumored to know old mountain songs.
Village Headman: He is the controler of Pheonix in the Sky's people. He is communist and has an odd fascination for alarm clocks.
The Tailor: The Seamstress's father who enjoys stories just as much as she does. He is a popular man.
Four-Eyes Mother: Four-Eye's Mother who wants to have her son return with her to the city. She seems rather shrewd.
The parents of Lou and the Narrator: Lou's parents were famous dentists deemed traitors. The Narrator's parents were also deemed traitors, but were not famous.
