Lucky Ghost

Washington is quick-witted, charismatic, and prone to taking risks in pursuit of a better life. He blends confidence with a streak of reckless improvisation, often relying on luck to steer them through trouble. His partnership with Jefferson reveals a friend-turned-co-conspirator dynamic, where wit and bravado keep them afloat. The supernatural events later force him to confront the moral costs of his scheming.

Jefferson is Washington's pragmatic, cautious partner who lacks professional experience but craves an easier path to success. He provides a counterbalance to Washington's bravado and often mediates tense moments with a grounded, if still opportunistic, outlook. His love of food and simple pleasures grounds the duo in relatable, human desires. He shares in the risks of their schemes while hoping for a smoother payoff.

Blake is a wealthy club owner and con artist whose charm hides ruthless greed. He plans elaborate swindles and is easily provoked when his control is challenged, particularly by Washington’s luck at the tables. His jealousy over a hostess and his ego drive conflict with rivals, leading to outright scheming and confrontation. The ghosts expose him to a reckoning he cannot escape.

Blackstone is Blake's partner who doesn't fully approve of the tactics and is quick to threaten exposure if things go too far. He serves as the moral foil to Blake's excess, highlighting a line between cunning and ruin. His discomfort with the unfolding plan foreshadows a clash that could unravel the operation. He represents a voice of restraint amid escalating schemes.

Dawson is a friend of Brown and a secondary participant in the night’s schemes. He moves through the events as a supporting player in the dice and crowd dynamics, adding to the social texture of the club scene. He embodies the opportunistic edge of the group, following the lead of bolder personalities. His presence helps drive the plot toward the eventual consequences of their actions.

Uncle Ezra Dewey's Ghost acts as a spectral enforcer of consequences, appearing to nudge Blake toward a moral corrective. He embodies ancestral judgment, reminding the living of debts beyond the material world. His interventions contribute to the sense that the club’s sins carry a supernatural price. He helps steer the narrative toward clearing the scorched path of vice.

Mrs. Ezra's Ghost participates in the haunting that unsettles the club’s atmosphere, amplifying the sense of moral retribution. She adds a spectral dimension to the club’s nocturnal drama, reinforcing the idea that virtue and vice are watched by unseen witnesses. Her presence deepens the spiritual charge of the climactic scenes.

The First Ghost is one of Blake's deceased relatives who appears to admonish the living for their misdeeds. He provides a narrative thread that links the past to the present, underscoring the enduring consequences of greed. His presence contributes to the film's blend of humor and haunting admonition.

The Second Ghost joins the chorus of spectral figures, amplifying the otherworldly pressure on the living to reconsider their choices. He participates in the haunting that disrupts the casino-like ambiance and pushes toward moral reckoning. His presence reinforces the film's supernatural framework.

The Third Ghost completes the trio of departed relatives who seem determined to restore order. He contributes to the climactic hauntings that scare off the protagonists and prompt a change in fortune. His role reinforces the theme that powerful forces beyond the living intervene when greed runs too far.