Unlike his brother Stack, Smoke is rather stern, serious, no-nonsense, cynical, pragmatic, cold and calculating. A ruthless gangster and war veteran, Smoke is willing to harm and kill anyone who threatens those he cares about, this was most prominently shown by his complete lack of hesitation at shooting Mary after seeing her killing Stack

Stack was quite different in personality from his twin brother prior to being turned into a vampire. Unlike the more calculating and pragmatic Smoke, Stack was the more personable and charming of the two, frequently engaging in discussion with their cousin Sammie

She is Stack's ex-lover who holds a grudge against Stack for leaving her abruptly and against both Smoke and Stack for not attending her mother's funeral. She attends the opening of the juke joint and eventually is bitten and turned into a vampire by the vampire Remmick.

deeply devoted and strong-willed Hoodoo practitioner. Her grounded, nurturing, and fiercely protective nature makes her the spiritual pillar of her community. She is also highly perceptive, serving as the first to detect the vampire threat and Smoke's Ex-Wife

naive and eager for worldly experiences, his musical talent inadvertently summons supernatural threats, forcing him to transform from an awkward "Preacher Boy" into a courageous, independent musician.

Loyalty Motherly Proctor wife to Bo and Mother to Lisa

caring and loving to his wife and daughter and a great friend to Smoke and Stack. He was also hardworking to provide for his family to ensure they live a great life in America Husband to Grace and father to Lisa