| Character | Role | Notable Traits | |-----------|------|----------------| | | Protagonist | Reluctant witch, strong moral compass, evolving control over “shadow” magic. | | Milan Rao | Ally / Journalist | Investigative mind, provides the human perspective on the occult. | | Rohini | Mentor | Veteran daayan, pragmatic, often acts as Kirtu’s foil. | | Director Arvind (The Veil) | Antagonist | Government operative obsessed with containing supernatural threats. | | The Shadowed Figure | Emerging Threat | Identity concealed; hinted to be a former daayan seeking revenge. |